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Today's FD - pushing the commercial boundaries
1 day (6 CPD Hours)
Introduction
Today’s FD – pushing the
commercial boundaries
The role of the finance director is dynamic,
constantly evolving and has become
strategically vital to any organisation.
The course in detail
As well as being a diligent financial manager and chief
risk officer – today’s FD is expected to push the boundaries
and add strategic value to the business. Carrying out the
traditional duties of a finance director is no longer enough
to satisfy stakeholders hungry for commercial success.
Creativity, forward thinking, strategic development and
evaluation are essential skills to ensure the finance director
reaps the rewards both commercially and personally.
Drawing on the experience of finance directors, managing
directors and chief executives –
The ICAEWAnnual Finance
Director’s Conference will provide you with a clear picture
of the latest trends, technical information and thinking in
the field, whilst providing inspiring ideas to help you remain
at the forefront of your business and enhance your career.
09:30 - 09:35 Welcome
Emma Riddell, Technical Manager,
ICAEWFinance and Management Faculty
09:35 - 10:15 Steering your company through
turbulent times
Turbulent times are a regular reality for all of us
in business life. If you don’t steer through them,
a ‘crash’ is inevitable!
Whether it’s economic uncertainty or dealing
with the impact of major global events, businesses
need a clear and flexible approach to turning these
threats into opportunities.
This session will use a couple of turbulent
situations to illustrate the key role that business
and finance leaders can have on their organisation.
Speaker to be confirmed
10:15 – 10:55 Increase profits through sustainable
development – a resource efficient approach
This session will explore the links between
the UK's Sustainable Development Strategy
and increasing business profitability through the
efficient utilisation of Natural Capital (resources).
What are the drivers, why should business engage,
what success have other businesses had and the
support available to businesses through the
Envirowise programme.
Simon Drury, Business Partnerships Manager,
Envirowise
10:55 – 11:10 Refreshments
11:10 – 11:50 Communicating effectively with investors
This session will look at:
- the value of good investor communications
- what investors are looking for
- why a little effort goes a long way
- how to ensure your messages are 'on message'
- tips and tricks for good investor communications.
Richard Carpenter, Development Director, Radley Yeldar
11:50 – 12:30 Financial reporting overview
The session will look at current and future
issues in relation to International and UK
accounting standards.
Andy Simmonds, Partner, Deloitte and Chairman,
ICAEWFinancial Reporting Faculty
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch
13:30 – 14:00 Update on the Faculty’s Thought Leadership
Project: Finance Direction
This presentation will consider and provide an
update on the ICAEW’s research into the role
of finance and the FD. In particular the degree to
which the FD focuses on governance as opposed
to being the business partner to the CEO.
The session will consider:
- the forces which will influence the future
role of finance and the FD
- the level of importance attached to
non-financial measures
- international comparisons.
Rick Payne, Techncial Manager, Finance and
Management Faculty ICAEW
14:00 – 14:40 The FD’s role in promoting integrity within
their organisation
Finance directors are in a prime position
to instil integrity by influencing the
organisation’s strategy, objectives, structure,
policies, procedures, decision making,
communications and culture. This session
will discuss ways in which FDs can create
an organisational environment which
promotes, reinforces and supports integrity.
We will be discussing:
- definitions of integrity
- behavioural characteristics associated
with integrity
- organisational drivers for embedding integrity.
Anne Davis, HEthics Manager, ICAEW
14:40 – 14:55 Refreshments
14:55 – 15:40 A practical guide to managing a
global team
One of the key drivers of financial
out-performance is an effective, integrated
finance organisation across the global enterprise.
This requires globally mandated standards,
enterprise-wide standard common processes
and, most importantly a high quality globally
coordinated team of finance talent.
This session will provide practical guidance
and insights on how to manage a global
team of finance talent and ensure that it
is able to influence operational decisions
and the strategic focus and direction of
the company on a global level.
Margaret Ewing, Vice Chairman and Partner, Executive Group,Deloitte&Touche LLP
15:40 – 16:30 Not just a bean counter – the skill set
required in the corporate board room
Does the process of training to be a
Chartered Accountant equip you for
the task of running a business?
What does it take to be in the top
10 percent of FDs?
What are the key differentiators between
success and failure in a rapidly changing
business environment?
This session will help you identify the
technical skill set required – covering
things they don’t teach you in order
to be an outstanding FD including:
- strategic business management
- maximising the performance of your team
- identifying the key competencies to develop
further and positive steps to eradicate gaps
Michael Moran, CEO, Fairplace
16:30 Round up and Close
Emma Riddell,
Technical Manager,
ICAEWFinance and Management Faculty
What are the benefits of attending?
Enhance your skills to ensure you are at the forefront
of decision making within your organisation
Get expert advice on managing key relationships
with investors and the board
Learn from the shared experience of our expert speaker
panel many of whom are finance directors, managing
directors and business advisors themselves
Gain
6 CPD hours when you attend
Who should attend?
Finance directors or those with equivalent responsibilities
Financial controllers or company accountants aspiring
to become finance directors.
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| 02 Oct 2008 |
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