Accounting for Change

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.