Doing More With Less: The Modern Finance Miracle

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Finance used to be the function that counted, now it's the one that’s counted on. 📊

For accounting firms, controllers, and finance leaders, expectations are rising faster than headcount. Businesses want agile forecasts, granular analysis, seamless reporting, and smart automation—often without added resources while demanding uncompromised accuracy and compliance. The pressure is real: interpret data like a strategist, lead transformation, and still close the books with precision.

A modern finance function doesn’t require a huge investment, it requires clear priorities, the right mindset, and practical tools that free up time to focus on what matters. We’ll break down how modern finance teams can meet these demands without breaking the bank. Whether you’re leading internal operations or client facing advisory, this session will give you the tools to elevate your impact without overwhelming your team or tech stack.

What you’ll learn:

Three core attributes of a high-performing, modern finance function
How to stop spending time in reporting and start spending time in the business
Practical methods to free up capacity: from automating Excel to deploying accessible SaaS tools, cutting reporting noise, and winning stakeholder buy-in

You’ll leave with actionable strategies to elevate your finance team, and your own role, into the strategic partner your business needs.

📆 June 17, 2025 at 11:00 am PDT, 2:00 pm EDT, 7:00 pm BST

Brought to you by:

Mark Gilham, FCCA, CPP

Mark Gilham is a Fellow Chartered Certified Accountant (FCCA) and Certified Pricing Professional (CPP) with a proven track record in commercial strategy, pricing, and financial leadership. As Vice President & Head of Advisory at Enable, he guides organizations in optimising commercial agreements, minimising financial risk, and developing strategic resilience in volatile markets.

A CFO with experience spanning banking, wealth management, building materials distribution, and outsourced fulfillment, Mark also serves as a non-executive director and firmly believes that today’s finance leaders must look beyond historical reporting to shape a proactive future. In his view, “good accountants influence the future while recognizing the importance of the past,” a balanced mindset that defines the modern, value-adding finance function.

Mark’s thought leadership has been featured in Harvard Business Review and other global industry forums. He has authored papers on both the technical and commercial aspect of finance, bridging the gap between accounting best practice and real-world commercial impact.

A sought-after speaker, Mark has presented at prestigious events including the World Finance Forum, Industrial Supply Association, Procurement & Supply Chain Live, Distribution Strategy Group and Professional Pricing Society. Whether discussing commercial strategy, process optimization, or broader finance best practices, he provides tangible, experience-driven insights that help organizations navigate and succeed in various market environments.

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