Overview

Join our webinar on the 4th September, in partnership with Wael ElGendy, Group CFO at Emirates Food Industries and AP automation expert Shelsea Adrian at Yooz.  We will delve deeper into the evolution of the finance leader’s role, exploring the essential skills for success in this new landscape and discussing how AP automation can help you and your team unlock your full potential!

The role of the CFO is undeniably evolving in 2024, expanding beyond traditional financial leadership to become a strategic partner in innovation and growth, as Chief Value Officer (CVO). 

A key ally in this transition is Accounts Payable (AP) automation, offering major benefits such as:

- Increased data accuracy

- Real-time reporting

- Improved efficiency

- Reduced costs

The webinar will answer key questions such as:

How and why is the role of the CFO evolving? What’s expected of me now?

Which skills are critical for navigating this new era of financial leadership?

How can automation help to maximise efficiency and drive value creation in my organisation?

Agenda:

  • The evolving role of the CFO
  • Critical skills for effective CVO leadership
  • AP automation: An essential element in the CVO’s toolkit
  • How to choose the right AP automation solution for your company
  • Q&A

Speakers

Shelsea Adrian

AP Automation Expert, Yooz

Shelsea has over 10 years-experience in International Sales and Customer Services, including several years helping global clients to improve their internal processes and gain efficiency in both B2B and B2C sectors.

Shelsea is seen as a trusted advisor who helps companies of all sizes implement adapted strategies and reach their full potential.

Wael ElGendy

Group CFO, Emirates Food, ex Nestle 

30 years of experience with Nestlé in multiple countries as highly accomplished and results-driven with a successful track record in devising and implementing process improvement strategies to transform the operational performance of Finance functions.

Drives efficiency and growth through the evaluation of financial management systems and implementation of cost reduction strategies that deliver substantial savings across business. A high achiever with a keen eye for business and in-depth strategic and analytical ability to drive operational planning and long-term financial growth.