In this fireside chat, Mark Reddy (Global Director of Growth for Finance, Spend & Governance at OneAdvanced) is joined by Andrew Henderson (Chief Technology Officer at OneAdvanced), Michael Wiley (Vice President of Platform Engineering at OneAdvanced), and Holly Foxcroft (Cyber Security Business Partner at OneAdvanced) to unpack the concept of composability. They showcase how the OneAdvanced platform delivers agility, insight, and embedded security, offering a smarter alternative to monolithic ERP systems.
Fireside Chat:
The Power of Platform
Opening Remarks
Anwen Robinson (SVP at OneAdvanced) sets the tone for the sessions ahead with her opening remarks, framing the key evolving dilemmas facing today’s finance leaders; from siloed systems to the pressure to adopt AI. She teases how we help organisations to navigate these complexities using secure, composable technology.
Beyond the Numbers: How the Office of the CFO Can Drive Transformation
In this panel session, OneAdvanced CFO Stephen Dews is joined by Andrew Xeni (Founder at Fabacus, Nobody’s Child, and Soreto), Stephen Hards (Head of Operations at the Road Haulage Association), and Paul Brown (Financial Director at Rudolph & Hellmann Automative) to explore how the CFO’s role has expanded to encompass procurement, risk, and transformation, and how AI is reshaping what is expected of them.
In this keynote speech, OneAdvanced CEO Simon Walsh covers what his unique vantage point at the top of the business looks like, why he must continuously push the boundaries of the organisation, what his relationship with the CFO and other C-Suite members looks like, and how non-technical leaders can still be technology pacesetters and AI champions. He argues in favour of a strategic shift from functional siloes to process-driven experiences, connecting workflows and data across all systems to create a golden thread of actionable insight.
Keynote
Business School Didn’t Prepare Me for This
Closing Remarks
Mark Reddy provides some powerful closing remarks after a valuable day of collaborative learning. He brings the audience into play, with attendees sharing insights from their afternoon roundtable discussions and summarising their perceived biggest challenges/opportunities looking forward. Mark ultimately urges leaders to modernise their finance function with platform-based, AI infused technology. The message is clear; the future of finance is here, and it starts today.
At OneAdvanced, we take security seriously. Our platform is built with world-class cybersecurity, recognised by the government and backed by significant investment. With features like Vulnerability Management, Penetration Testing, Endpoint Protection, and a 24/7 Security Operations Centre, your sensitive information stays safe and smart in the UK.
The Office of the CFO in Action
Helen Streets (VP of Finance, Spend & Governance at OneAdvanced) and Dan Aldwinckle (Senior Director of Finance, Spend & Governance) bring the “Office of the CFO” to life. They visually demonstrate how our FSG portfolio connects critical workflows, from financial control to spend management and governance, in a single unified tech stack.
OneAdvanced Accelerate
Powering the strategic finance function of the future
Didn’t manage to attend ‘OneAdvanced Accelerate’ in person? Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for future OneAdvanced leadership summits and become an active player in the business tech revolution.
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If you’d like to learn more about transforming your finance function from a cost centre into a growth engine, check out our FSG (Finance, Spend & Governance) portfolio.
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