WEBVTT 00ce7d92-f105-448e-bbc6-dd2d498ebca7-0 00:00:10.800 --> 00:00:14.200 The finance function is the quiet hero of any organization. 8a0a72ad-6aba-43ba-a4f0-ed78e519bf0d-0 00:00:14.320 --> 00:00:17.440 But in today's business environment, finance has assumed 8a0a72ad-6aba-43ba-a4f0-ed78e519bf0d-1 00:00:17.440 --> 00:00:20.505 an even bigger role as both strategic advisor and value 8a0a72ad-6aba-43ba-a4f0-ed78e519bf0d-2 00:00:20.505 --> 00:00:22.640 driver, elevating technology and data. 6c511495-2589-42a7-8f9e-ed6c3c5eff7f-0 00:00:22.640 --> 00:00:24.400 And finance is no longer optional. e512f813-68ac-41cb-ac08-81d4da4e0b50-0 00:00:25.040 --> 00:00:28.573 Leading finance organizations are already transforming, e512f813-68ac-41cb-ac08-81d4da4e0b50-1 00:00:28.573 --> 00:00:32.107 leveraging intelligent platforms, integrating real time e512f813-68ac-41cb-ac08-81d4da4e0b50-2 00:00:32.107 --> 00:00:35.704 analytics and using AI to automate tasks and unlock game e512f813-68ac-41cb-ac08-81d4da4e0b50-3 00:00:35.704 --> 00:00:36.839 changing insights. 9e61fc02-523d-41df-a646-2d74c5a65842-0 00:00:37.160 --> 00:00:40.511 This empowers them to make faster, smarter decisions, 9e61fc02-523d-41df-a646-2d74c5a65842-1 00:00:40.511 --> 00:00:44.048 anticipate market trends, align on the best products and 9e61fc02-523d-41df-a646-2d74c5a65842-2 00:00:44.048 --> 00:00:47.648 services, manage cash and investments, and optimize every 9e61fc02-523d-41df-a646-2d74c5a65842-3 00:00:47.648 --> 00:00:49.200 aspect of their business. 807bae36-48da-430d-ab2e-9c2c3e7096ad-0 00:00:49.520 --> 00:00:52.617 The tools powering this transformation are core business 807bae36-48da-430d-ab2e-9c2c3e7096ad-1 00:00:52.617 --> 00:00:55.878 and data applications that enable operational efficiencies, 807bae36-48da-430d-ab2e-9c2c3e7096ad-2 00:00:55.878 --> 00:00:58.595 planning and business intelligence platforms that 807bae36-48da-430d-ab2e-9c2c3e7096ad-3 00:00:58.595 --> 00:01:01.420 democratize data and drive insights, and artificial 807bae36-48da-430d-ab2e-9c2c3e7096ad-4 00:01:01.420 --> 00:01:04.355 intelligence, which is revolutionizing how we analyze 807bae36-48da-430d-ab2e-9c2c3e7096ad-5 00:01:04.355 --> 00:01:06.040 and predict financial outcomes. 5b8ab10d-1464-4205-8491-8f5f361345b2-0 00:01:06.480 --> 00:01:09.773 We recommend building a clear finance Technology Strategy and 5b8ab10d-1464-4205-8491-8f5f361345b2-1 00:01:09.773 --> 00:01:12.801 road map as a starting point for modernizing the finance 5b8ab10d-1464-4205-8491-8f5f361345b2-2 00:01:12.801 --> 00:01:13.280 function. c1454cfe-e863-4861-bfb9-5f83a65e460a-0 00:01:13.560 --> 00:01:17.151 This blueprint identifies your pain points, prioritizes key c1454cfe-e863-4861-bfb9-5f83a65e460a-1 00:01:17.151 --> 00:01:20.802 technology investments, and charts a seamless integration of c1454cfe-e863-4861-bfb9-5f83a65e460a-2 00:01:20.802 --> 00:01:21.880 new digital tools. a3588d5d-ec1e-4970-a89e-fc80088c6c63-0 00:01:22.400 --> 00:01:25.855 For example, we supported a global Financial Services client a3588d5d-ec1e-4970-a89e-fc80088c6c63-1 00:01:25.855 --> 00:01:29.425 as they designed a new target state, digital ambition and tech a3588d5d-ec1e-4970-a89e-fc80088c6c63-2 00:01:29.425 --> 00:01:32.994 architecture and went through the full journey of implementing a3588d5d-ec1e-4970-a89e-fc80088c6c63-3 00:01:32.994 --> 00:01:36.450 the new platforms that underpin a modern and leading finance a3588d5d-ec1e-4970-a89e-fc80088c6c63-4 00:01:36.450 --> 00:01:36.960 function. a8a93ee2-697d-4df2-a278-0f09b305cd5a-0 00:01:37.360 --> 00:01:41.066 They are now twice as fast at producing their financial and a8a93ee2-697d-4df2-a278-0f09b305cd5a-1 00:01:41.066 --> 00:01:44.833 management reporting, are able to forecast the business with a8a93ee2-697d-4df2-a278-0f09b305cd5a-2 00:01:44.833 --> 00:01:48.169 higher accuracy and have increased efficiency by more a8a93ee2-697d-4df2-a278-0f09b305cd5a-3 00:01:48.169 --> 00:01:50.640 than 25% in all core finance processes. 562c12d3-d6b6-44fd-9cae-43b8263881a2-0 00:01:51.120 --> 00:01:55.134 Change doesn't happen overnight and every step you take towards 562c12d3-d6b6-44fd-9cae-43b8263881a2-1 00:01:55.134 --> 00:01:59.024 a tech enabled finance function is the step towards unlocking 562c12d3-d6b6-44fd-9cae-43b8263881a2-2 00:01:59.024 --> 00:02:02.600 unparalleled agility, insight and competitive advantage. e31eac1e-06f3-4dae-89e6-91342933a051-0 00:02:02.960 --> 00:02:05.600 BCG can guide you through this digital revolution.