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Finance

Wednesday 29th May 2024 - 10:00am - 2:30pm

Sanctuary Group, Worcester

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The first Finance event of the year will be focusing on AR and AP Automation and Unveiling the Role of Financing.

Imagine a scenario where invoices are being processed faster, errors reduced, and payments accelerated. By simplifying the processes involved in paying suppliers, collecting payments from customers & applying cash faster, AP and AR automation can significantly boost working capital.

The first session by Garoid Pierse from Serrrala delves into the transformative power of automating Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) processes by showcasing best practices in AR and AP automation through real-life case studies & how to choose the right vendor to maximise your SAP investment.

Explore the significant role of financing in bolstering working capital. Financing solutions such as Dynamic Discounting, Supply Chain Financing, Virtual Card, Receivables Financing and Inventory Financing can provide businesses with the necessary funds to meet short-term obligations, manage inventory, and seize growth opportunities. Join Robert Grimes from SAP to dive into various financing options, their benefits, the related business processes and how businesses can strategically utilise them to optimise working capital efficiency and ensure financial resilience in today's competitive landscape.

The day come to a close with a session from Jody Neale, Director of Finance Transformation from Sanctuary Group which will focus on gaining insight into the finance function within a housing industry, exploring how Finance teams navigate systems to deliver day to day operations and the critical role of data to produce Customer, internal, regulatory and compliance reporting.

what you will learn:

  • Real-time Cash Visibility: By automating AP and AR processes, finance leaders can gain real-time visibility into key KPIs like Working Capital, DSO and DPO
  • Improved Accuracy and Efficiency: Automation minimises the risk of manual errors in invoice processing and payment handling, leading to increased accuracy in financial transactions
  • Optimised Cash Flows: Safeguard liquidity and optimise working capital with complete control over inbound and outbound cash flows
  • Enhanced Liquidity: Financing options such as Virtual Cards, Dynamic Discounting and Supply Chain Financing provide businesses with immediate access to funds, improving liquidity and enabling them to meet short-term financial obligations efficiently
  • Efficient Inventory Management: Inventory Financing solutions help businesses manage their inventory effectively by providing financial support for purchasing and stocking inventory, optimising inventory levels, and reducing carrying costs

Book your place now to learn from the experts!

As this is a Partner sponsored event, there may be some restrictions on which members can attend. This means that even if your initial booking is accepted, we may contact you to cancel your booking.


Event Speakers

Geoff Morgan

DS Operational Excellence: Process Integration - Finance/Finance Focus Group Co-lead

Shell

Geoff has been working with SAP since the first release of R/3 in 1992. He was head of the finance practice at Diagonal Consulting for 12 years, and has worked for Shell International since 2006. At Shell he is a member of the Downstream Operational Excellence team.

Jody Neale

Director of Finance Transformation

Sanctuary Group

Robert Grimes

Business Development, Working Capital Management

SAP

A Senior Director at SAP, with 25 years of experience spanning payments, corporate finance, and B2B networks. Currently specializing in early payments and financing services, he currently serves as SAP's Working Capital Management Centre of Excellence Global Business Development Lead.

Garoid Pierse

Solution Architect

Serrala

Garoid is specializing in the automation of finance processes in SAP. Previously, he worked as a SAP Finance consultant with PwC and IBM. Based in Ireland, Garoid is a qualified accountant and Treasurer (Association of Corporate Treasurers, London).

Naresh Ahir

Lead Functional Architect for Finance

Sanctuary Group

Naresh has been working at Sanctuary Housing since 2004 predominately in finance providing system support and group financial and management account information. He is a qualified accountant which helps his peers on system capabilities to meet accounting requirements.

Paul Huston

IT Delivery Manager - Finance/Finance Focus Group Co-lead

Princes

Paul worked in several Finance roles over a period of 17 years before switching to a career in IT. Paul has spent 12 years working as an IT Business Analyst supporting Finance Teams using SAP ECC, SAP BPC, and SAP BW. Paul currently works as an IT Delivery Manager at Princes.

Event Location

Sanctuary Group
Chamber Court
Castle Street
Worcester
WR1 3ZQ

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Event Sponsors

10:00 - 10:30

Registration and Networking

10:30 - 10:40

Welcome and Introduction

Paul Huston

IT Delivery Manager - Finance/Finance Focus Group Co-lead - Princes

Geoff Morgan

DS Operational Excellence: Process Integration - Finance/Finance Focus Group Co-lead - Shell

Naresh Ahir

Lead Functional Architect for Finance - Sanctuary Group

10:40 - 10:45

User Group Update

Get an overview of the latest developments of UKISUG and understand the upcoming events within your community.

10:45 - 11:30

AR and AP automation - the “nuts and bolts” of improving working capital

Garoid Pierse

Solution Architect - Serrala

AR and AP automation are the "nuts and bolts" of improving working capital by streamlining processes, accelerating transaction cycles, improving accuracy and visibility, enhancing cash flow management, and reducing costs. By leveraging automation technology, finance leaders can optimize their financial operations and maintain healthy working capital levels, ultimately supporting long-term growth and success.

11:30 - 12:15

Empowering Working Capital: Unveiling the Role of Financing

Robert Grimes

Business Development, Working Capital Management - SAP

Dive into how financing options like Dynamic Discounting, Supply Chain Financing, Virtual Card, Receivables Financing, and Inventory Financing empower businesses to meet short-term obligations, manage inventory, and seize growth opportunities, optimizing working capital efficiency for financial resilience in today's competitive landscape.

12:15 - 13:15

Lunch

13:15 - 13:35

Learnings and Takeaways from Meet The Developer

Paul Huston

IT Delivery Manager - Finance/Finance Focus Group Co-lead - Princes

Some of our volunteers attended an exclusive event at the SAP Rot Campus in Germany in mid-March to meet with various SAP developers. At the event, they were able to have direct conversations with the developers to understand the latest SAP development within their community and to exchange ideas with representatives from the other user groups. Listen to Paul's sharing of his experience at the event and his learnings.

13:35 - 14:20

Finance with Sanctuary Housing

Jody Neale

Director of Finance Transformation - Sanctuary Group

Gain insight into the finance function within a housing industry, exploring how Finance teams navigate systems to deliver day to day operations and the critical role of data to produce Customer, internal, regulatory and compliance reporting.

14:20 - 14:30

Q&A and Wrap Up

14:30

Close

Event Resources
Empowering Working Capital: Unveiling the Role of Financing - Robert Grimes - SAP

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AR and AP automation - the “nuts and bolts” of improving working capital - Garoid Pierse - Serrala

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