The world of Procure-to-Pay is evolving, and data analytics is at the forefront. Learn how to build dashboards, track KPIs, and identify trends that can help you improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance supplier relationships.  Get ready to turn your P2P data into actionable insights.  

Managing Order-to-Cash across borders, ERPs, and currencies can feel like navigating a maze while blindfolded.  This session offers a clear path to global O2C standardization, transforming complexity into a streamlined, strategic advantage.  We'll explore how to build a robust yet adaptable global O2C framework, balancing centralized control with the nuances of regional markets. 

Nicole Sherwood

Finance Director of Order to Cash
ABS

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Simply “lifting and shifting” Record-to-Report processes into a BPO environment often leads to inefficiencies and missed opportunities. This session explores why taking the time to optimize and standardize processes before transferring them is critical to long-term success. 

Learn how to build a collaborative, strategic partnership with your BPO teams—treating them as true extensions of your organization. We’ll cover practical steps for creating robust SOPs, enabling continuous knowledge sharing, and gradually transitioning responsibilities. With a focus on cross-functional communication and performance management, you'll discover how “going slow to move fast” leads to scalable, efficient, and value-driven outcomes. Leave with a clear understanding of how to transform your BPO relationship into a strategic lever for cost savings, adaptability, and organizational growth.

Debbie DeSalvo

Director, Americas Record to Report Controller
Astellas Pharma

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The perception of master data management (MDM) is shifting dramatically, moving beyond basic data maintenance to a strategic imperative within shared services. This session will illuminate how MDM is becoming a vital source of subject matter expertise, enabling shared services to proactively contribute to organizational strategy. We'll explore the transformation of MDM from a reactive, transactional function to a proactive, insight-driven one, focusing on how robust data governance, including data quality management and stewardship, empowers strategic decision-making. 

Imagine: no more manual data entry, lightning-fast processing, and happier suppliers. This session unveils how self-service invoice portals are transforming P2P and empowering suppliers to become your invoice processing allies. Beyond efficiency, they boost transparency, creating stronger supplier relationships through real-time updates and fewer "where's my payment?" Calls. Learn how these portals free up your team for strategic work, improve compliance, and contribute to a healthier bottom line.

As robots take over the routine tasks, your O2C pros are primed for a career upgrade! This session is your playbook for transforming them from transaction processors into revenue rockstars. We'll explore the essential skills they'll need to shine, from uncovering hidden insights in your O2C data to building rock-solid relationships that drive repeat business. We'll show you how to create a training program that's less "snooze-fest" and more "aha! moment," turning your team into strategic thinkers and problem solvers.

The Record to Report process often encounters a significant gap in readily available, purpose-built technology solutions for metrics and dashboard creation. This session addresses this challenge by providing a comprehensive exploration of diverse and effective technologies that can be strategically adapted and integrated to enhance R2R visibility and control. Furthermore, we will explore the potential of custom dashboard development techniques and API integrations, enabling organizations to tailor solutions to their specific needs and bridge the gap between their environment and modern analytics capabilities. 

Claudia Baqueiro

LATAM SSC R2R Director
PepsiCo

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Data quality is the cornerstone of effective decision-making, but manual data cleansing and enrichment are time-consuming and error-prone. This session explores how artificial intelligence and machine learning can revolutionize data quality management. We'll delve into practical applications of AI/ML algorithms for automated data cleansing, deduplication, and enrichment. Learn how to leverage these technologies to improve data accuracy, reduce manual effort, and accelerate data-driven insights. 

The robots are coming...and that's a good thing! Automation is reshaping the P2P function, creating a demand for more analytical and strategic skills. We'll explore targeted training programs, mentorship opportunities, and development initiatives that focus on critical thinking, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making. Learn how to identify talent, assess skill gaps, and create a roadmap for developing a high-performing, strategically focused P2P team. 

Unlocking the full potential of your Order-to-Cash (O2C) process requires more than just efficient transactions; it demands data-driven insights. This session explores how leveraging data analytics can revolutionize your O2C operations, transforming raw data into actionable intelligence that drives significant improvements in billing cycles, collections effectiveness, and cash flow management. We'll delve into specific applications of data analytics, from identifying patterns in customer payment behavior to segmenting customers for targeted collections strategies.

Standardizing Record to Report processes across global organizations is a critical endeavor to ensure consistency, improve performance, and mitigate risks in today's interconnected business environment. This session will delve into the multifaceted challenges and strategic approaches involved in establishing a unified R2R framework. We will explore the development of globally applicable process maps, standardized templates, and consistent data definitions, enabling organizations to achieve a harmonized approach to financial reporting across diverse geographic regions.

Matt Lorey

Director, Record-to-Report Shared Services
CRH

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Implementing comprehensive master data management systems, especially in industry-specific functions, is fraught with obstacles. This session will provide actionable strategies to conquer these challenges. We'll explore solutions for data integration complexities, legacy system limitations, and the nuanced demands of specialized industries. Crucially, we'll focus on overcoming the talent acquisition hurdle by outlining effective methods for attracting, developing, and retaining skilled MDM professionals at scale. Leave with a toolkit for successful MDM implementation.