How CFOs are driving digital innovation with cloud-first finance

Visionary CFOs modernize tech stacks to drive agility, foresee risk, empower data‐driven decisions, and fuel sustainable growth. Read our latest blog to learn more.

Here is why visionary CFOs are modernizing their finance stack: ⚡ Faster ROI — from planning to forecasting 💰 Lower total cost of ownership 🙌 Finance-owned agility (no IT bottlenecks) 🔮 Real-time scenario modeling with control 🎤 A stronger voice in the C-suite With modern, cloud-native platforms like Anaplan, finance teams move faster, own their processes, and lead with confidence. 🌐✅ 👉 The future of finance is agile, connected, and finance-owned. ✨

Still relying on spreadsheets? Today’s CFOs know it takes more to stay ahead. Here are 5 ways cloud-first finance tech is fueling agility, accuracy, and innovation: https://apln.co/b9q4pi

Real-time reporting enhances financial control by providing up-to-the-minute visibility into key metrics. This immediacy improves accuracy and transparency and enables finance leaders to identify risks and opportunities faster. According to a recent LinkedIn article on the CFO’s digital finance transformation roadmap for 2025, leveraging technology and automation allows CFOs and their teams to shift from reactive “information providers” to proactive “impact creators,” driving strategic business value. Presenting numbers with impact transforms data into a narrative that connects financial insights to business outcomes. It’s about telling the story behind the numbers in ways that influence decision-makers and align teams behind shared goals. This strategic storytelling turns finance from a compliance necessity into a source of competitive advantage. The benefits are clear: faster and smarter decision-making; enhanced agility in responding to market changes; and a finance function that acts as a true strategic partner to the business. In practice, this means adopting tools that integrate data seamlessly, automate routine tasks, and enable predictive analytics, all while upskilling finance teams to interpret and communicate insights effectively. The future belongs to finance functions that embrace real-time reporting and embed it deeply into financial control frameworks, not as an add-on, but as the foundation of a transformed finance operation. Read more about this here: https://lnkd.in/dB_Gun3u #FinanceTransformation #RealTimeReporting #FuturesenseEPM

Choosing the Right Tool for Finance Transformation In today’s fast-changing business environment, the right tool can make all the difference in how effectively Finance operates. But with so many options available, how do we make the right choice? Here are a few guiding principles I’ve found helpful: 🔹 Start with the problem, not the tool -Identify pain points in your current finance processes (manual reporting, slow forecasting, lack of visibility) before shortlisting solutions. 🔹 Align with business goals-A tool should not just “fit Finance,” but also support broader organizational objectives like scalability, compliance, and agility. 🔹 Evaluate integration & usability-The best solution is one that integrates seamlessly with existing systems and is simple enough for teams to adopt quickly. 🔹 Plan the implementation journey-Transformation doesn’t end at tool selection. It’s equally important to define a clear roadmap: process redesign, stakeholder training, and continuous monitoring. When chosen and implemented thoughtfully, the right tool can shift Finance from being a reporting function to a true strategic partner in decision-making. Curious to hear from peers-what has been your biggest learning while selecting or implementing a finance transformation tool? #FinanceTransformation #DigitalFinance #ProcessAutomation #FutureOfFinance

Modern FP&A platforms provide integrated planning environments, allowing stakeholders across departments to collaborate seamlessly. These platforms enable finance leaders to respond swiftly to change, align resources effectively, and drive smarter, forward-looking strategies. Learn here: https://lnkd.in/eFGGAK23

Fixing finance bottlenecks delivers more than a smoother reporting cycle. It changes the way the whole function operates. Close cycles become shorter. Teams recover time that used to be lost to reconciliations and manual workarounds. Data becomes something you can trust without hesitation. The return shows up in the space that finance leaders gain to actually lead: advising on decisions, spotting risks early, and guiding the business forward. That’s the REAL ROI of solving bottlenecks: time, confidence, and impact that extend far beyond month-end. At Solver, we design systems around finance teams so the technology supports the way people work and keeps delivering value long after the go-live. 

As we move through 2025, the finance landscape is shifting rapidly. From AI-driven automation to real-time reporting and evolving compliance requirements, the way businesses manage Accounts and Finance is transforming. In this post, we explore the top Finance and Accounting business trends for 2025, and what this means for Finance professionals. 📊 The future of finance isn’t just about numbers, it’s about strategy. #Finance2025 #AccountingTrends #BusinessStrategy #FutureOfWork

Strategic Decision-Making: FP&A helps businesses align their financial strategies with their overall business objectives. It provides data and analysis that assist in making informed decisions about investments, cost management, pricing, and expansion strategies. #corporatefinance #mergersandacquisitions https://shorturl.at/WgP0H

Strategic Decision-Making: FP&A helps businesses align their financial strategies with their overall business objectives. It provides data and analysis that assist in making informed decisions about investments, cost management, pricing, and expansion strategies. #corporatefinance #mergersandacquisitions https://shorturl.at/WgP0H