Written by Claudia Pirko
Here in Australia and around the world, the pandemic was a huge wake-up call for businesses and organisations of all stripes and sizes.
Giving the members of your finance team the chance to develop professionally is good for their careers and your business.
Automating your enterprise's finance function is a savvy move, but careful planning and execution are crucial.
Up to now, the automation wave has largely bypassed the accounts receivable department but it's time that changed.
The gender pay gap in Australia persists across industries, including ICT, with a national gap of 14.2%. Women must negotiate for fair pay.
COVID-19 has highlighted the need for finance teams to adapt and invest in digital transformation, as outdated tools hinder growth and deter top talent.
Financial planning and analysis software proves essential for businesses navigating the uncertain financial landscape post-COVID.
As the economies of Australia and New Zealand bounce back from the COVID-19 crisis, finance leaders should be focused on technological transformation.
Australian enterprises are prioritizing automation and digitization to avoid future disruptions, according to research.
Mid-market organizations express greatest dissatisfaction with accounting and finance functions, due to manual processes and lack of automation, says survey.
Finance professionals find manual processes the most frustrating part of their roles, but there are ways to improve trust and automate accounting.
Extended lockdowns and remote working have highlighted the need for process automation in organizations' financial processes.
Aussie finance teams pivot to 'continuous accounting' amidst COVID-driven chaos, enabling remote work success.
In today's challenging economic climate, Australian and New Zealand finance professionals are under pressure to up their output and contain costs.
In 2020, CFOs in Australia and New Zealand are evolving from traditional finance overseers to strategic change leaders, driven by RPA and data insights.
Highly accurate financials are crucial for trust and brand reputation, but errors can be damaging. Implementing systems for accuracy is key.
In Australia and NZ, finance and IT must collaborate closely to effectively implement robotic process automation, enhancing productivity and efficiency.
Australian businesses, including big banks, are facing a trust problem as a Royal Commission reveals dubious practices.
To date, less than 10% of organisations globally have embraced financial automation, according to research commissioned by BlackLine in 2020.
