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The ICAEW Annual Finance Directors Conference 2008

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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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