Continuous innovation is a key factor in successful businesses. Companies that thrive are ones that can reinvent themselves. In this show, Kimberly Ellison-Taylor, the 104th Chair of the American Institute of CPAs, and Tansy Brook, the Senior Director of ERP Innovation at Oracle, speak with forward-looking business leaders on how you can adapt, lead change, and promote a culture of innovation in your organization.
The Cross Section of Artificial Intelligence and Enterprise Technology with Miranda Nash, GVP of Application Development and Strategy at Oracle
Artificial intelligence and machine learning almost feel like buzzwords.. However, they are part of a lot of the products and services we use every day. Silently in the background. So how does A.I. or other emerging technologies really help finance and operations teams do their jobs better? What problems are businesses trying to solve with A.I.? In this episode, Tansy Brook and Miranda Nash, GVP of Application Development and Strategy at Oracle, discuss where A.I. is facilitating process simplification and how Oracle is developing A.I. tools to make back-office work more efficient.
9 Sept 2022
How the Triple Bottom Line is Redefining Finance with Pamela Rucker, Instructor of Professional Development Programs at Harvard University
Sustainability has been a hot topic for decades. Until recently, it hasn’t really been considered the responsibility of CIO and CFOs. But through digital transformation and access to the accelerating amount of data within organizations, IT and Finance are positioned to become powerful players in the quest to save our world. In this episode, Tansy Brook and Pamela Rucker, Instructor of Professional Development Programs at Harvard School, discusses how change agents can use technology to empower employees and businesses to create a better and more sustainable future.
31 Aug 2022
The Cross Section of Sustainability and Finance with Clare Nkweto Simmonds, Director at Deloitte MCS Limited
The corporate sustainability landscape is ever-changing with new regulations growing around the world. Business leaders are looking for ways to stay ahead of risk while driving sustainable practices that lead to positive impacts within their organizations. In this episode, Tansy Brook and Director at Deloitte MCS Limited, Clare Nkweto Simmonds, discuss the current cross-section of sustainability regulations and finance and how change agents can use technology to boost positive impacts within the ESG space of their organizations.
30 Aug 2022
How Oracle is redefining its culture to be more customer centric with Maz Songerwala, SVP of Applications Service Excellence at Oracle
Most businesses would agree that an excellent service experience is a major factor in growing successful customer partnerships. From onboarding and implementation to go-live and beyond, Oracle is employing a customer-centric mindset to be with you every step of your cloud journey. In this episode, Tansy Brook and Oracle's SVP of Applications Service Excellence, Maz Songerwala, talk about Oracle's journey in redefining its culture to provide the best experience and success for its customers.
30 Aug 2022
Staying Agile in a Changing Business Landscape with Ivgen Guner, EVP of Finance at Oracle
The state of business is constantly changing. And to navigate market disruptions, finance teams look to technologies that will help drive critical business decisions. In this episode, we are joined with Ivgen Guner, Executive Vice President of Global Business Finance at Oracle, and we’ll talk about the benefits of finance transformation, how Oracle’s finance team achieved its own digital transformation, and a new training certificate program to help support digital adoption.
Learn more about the Agile Finance Transformation Series - https://www.oracle.com/erp/agile-finance/ (https://www.oracle.com/erp/agile-finance/)
30 Aug 2022
A Journey to Create Change for a Better and Sustainable Future with Diane Schwarz, CIO of Johnson Controls
For some businesses, sustainability practices are within their DNA. As a global leader for smart and sustainable buildings, Johnson Controls has set ambitious ESG commitments and a net zero carbon pledge to support a more sustainable planet. In this episode, Tansy Brook and the CIO of Johnson Controls, Diane Schwarz, talk about the importance of employee engagement, sustainability, and how technology can be a catalyst to promote change within the business.
17 Mar 2022
Insights to finance modernization with IDC Research - Part 2
In part two of the Insights to Finance Modernization series, we are joined again by IDC Analysts Jerry Silva and Kevin Permenter along with Kimberly Ellison-Taylor, former AICPA chair to discuss the current state of financial operation modernization among financial institutions. In this episode, we will address forward-looking approaches to automate financial processes and ways that businesses can accelerate time to insights.
To learn more about modernizing finance operations, visit oracle.com/modern-banking (http://oracle.com/modern-banking)
17 Mar 2022
Insights to finance modernization with IDC Research - Part 1
Today's CFO's have to navigate rising inflation, supply chain constraints, ESG demands, and regulatory uncertainty while balancing the rising needs of stakeholders and macro pressures. However sharp focus remains on elevating finance modernization for faster insights and predictive capabilities that drive actionable results.
Oracle and IDC Research recently partnered to develop a global study on the value of modernizing finance operations among financial institutions. In part one of this two-part series, we'll hear from IDC Analysts Jerry Silva and Kevin Permenter along with Kimberly Ellison-Taylor, former AICPA chair discuss current market uncertainties and challenges regarding new regulations, technology adoption, and connected planning and forecasting.
To learn more about modernizing finance operations, visit oracle.com/modern-banking (http://oracle.com/modern-banking)
22 Nov 2021
Finance and hospitality with Mike Duffy, SVP and Chief Accounting Officer of Hilton
In this episode, we’ll hear from Mike Duffy, Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer at Hilton, about his experience managing a global enterprise and planning for the future in the rapidly changing Covid-19 environment. We’ll also learn Mike's perspective on the future of finance and the hospitality industry.
17 Nov 2021
A page from the winning playbook with Allison Maki, CFO of the Detroit Lions
As a business leader, navigating uncertain times is tough. It’s especially difficult when your industry is severely affected from unforeseen challenges like the Covid-19 pandemic. In this episode we’ll hear from Allison Maki, Chief Financial Officer of the Detroit Lions who will discuss how the NFL team stayed resilient in a time when game tickets are no longer sellable and the key role technology plays in the sports industry.
10 Nov 2021
The journey of becoming CFO with Robert Young, CFO of National Geographic Society
From its jaw-dropping images of the world’s fiercest predators to its philanthropic initiatives, National Geographic is one of the most loved organizations in the world. That type of unique organization calls for a special kind of CFO. One with a lot of grit, a “can do” attitude, and a diverse background and mindset. In this episode, Robert Young, Chief Financial Officer of the National Geographic Society, will discuss his journey to becoming a finance leader and the changing role of the CFO.
30 Sept 2021
The Rise and Importance of Corporate Sustainability with Jon Chorley, Oracle
One of the most talked about topics in business right now is sustainability and ESG – or environmental, social and corporate governance. For many CFOs, this is new territory. And it has them wondering why it’s relevant to finance and how to prepare for possible new regulatory and reporting standards. In this episode, Jon Chorley, Chief Sustainability Officer at Oracle, will talk about rise of corporate sustainability and ESG how it impacts the finance department, and how CFOs and their teams can play a key role in these initiatives.
17 Sept 2021
The latest trends shaping corporate finance with Sheryl Estrada, Fortune CFO Daily
It’s not every day that you get to hear from someone whose job it is to interview CFOs at some of the world’s biggest brands. In this episode, Sheryl Estrada, writer of Fortune's CFO Daily newsletter, will discuss the common themes she’s hearing in her conversations with finance leaders, the most pressing issues CFOs are facing today, and what her predictions are for the future of finance.
Learn more about CFO Daily: https://fortune.com/topic/cfo-daily/
29 Jun 2021
What It's Like to be the Finance Leader of Finance Leaders with Scott Spiegel, AICPA
The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (https://www.aicpa-cima.com/) (AICPA) is the world’s largest association for the accounting profession. In this episode, Kimberly Ellison-Taylor will speak with Scott Spiegel, CFO of AICPA, to learn what it's like to be the "finance leader of finance leaders" and his vision for the future of the CFO role.
29 Jun 2021
The Art of Finance Transformation with Tina Mashiko, Hardinge
As a business leader, embarking on a finance transformation can be a risky but rewarding opportunity. In this episode, Kimberly Ellison-Taylor and Tina Mashiko, CFO of Hardinge, will discuss what it’s like to lead a finance transformation at a Fortune 500 company, the challenges you’ll face, and the secrets to success.
29 Jun 2021
The Journey to CFO with Kathy Waller, former-CFO of The Coca-Cola Company
Not every finance professional has aspirations to become a CFO, but many do. In this episode, Kimberly Ellison-Taylor and Kathy Waller, former-CFO of The Coca-Cola Company, explore what it takes to become a CFO at a world-recognized brand, and general finance leadership insights relevant to professionals at any level.
29 Jun 2021
How COVID-19 Has Impacted the Future of Finance with Tom Hood, AICPA
In our inaugural episode, Kimberly Ellison-Taylor, CEO of KET Solutions, and Tom Hood, EVP of Business Engagement and Growth at AICPA (https://www.aicpa-cima.com/), discuss lessons learned from the last 12 months as finance teams responded to the COVID-19 pandemic, how AICPA is coaching its members through change, and what the future of finance looks like.
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