SSOW ANZ 2026: The Next Frontier for Shared Services
NextGen Finance Transformation 2026 Day 1: Tuesday, 12 May 2026
9:00 am - 9:10 am
Chair’s Opening Remarks | The Big Picture: What’s Ahead for Australia’s SSOW Community
9:10 am - 9:50 am
Leadership Panel | AI, Agentic Ops & the End of Transactional Work
Explore how AI and agentic operations are reshaping shared services by eliminating repetitive tasks and unlocking higher-value, strategic work.
9:50 am - 10:20 am
Breaking Silos: Building a Unified Enterprise Backbone
Discuss strategies to integrate processes, data, and teams across business units to create a connected, agile, and efficient enterprise
10:20 am - 10:40 am
Speed Networking
10:40 am - 11:10 am
Reinventing the Operating Model for Speed, Scale & Intelligence
Unpacking how organizations can redesign their operating models to drive faster decision-making, scalable growth, and smarter use of data and technology.
11:10 am - 11:40 am
Morning Break
Interactive Discussion Groups
IDG A
11:40 am - 1:10 pm AI-Powered Finance: Unlocking ROI in Forecasting, Planning & ComplianceIDG B
11:40 am - 1:10 pm NextGen FP&A: Predictive, Continuous and Data-Driven
1:10 pm - 2:10 pm
Networking Lunch & VIP Hosted Lunches
Join us in the expo hall for a relaxed networking lunch with the full Shared Service community - connect with peers, explore the exhibition, and recharge for the afternoon ahead. For invited guests, exclusive VIP lunches will run concurrently bringing senior leaders and select partners together for high-impact conversations in a more intimate setting.
2:10 pm - 2:40 pm
Beyond the Numbers: How Finance Can Deliver Enterprise Value
2:40 pm - 3:10 pm
Talent Transformation: Shaping the finance workforce of tomorrow
Scott Henry -
Finance Director OMD,
Omnicom Media Group
3:40 pm - 4:10 pm
Driving Innovation Through the Finance Function
4:10 pm - 4:40 pm
Executive Debate | Is Value Creation Now the Only Currency That Matters for Finance Leaders
Engage in a dynamic discussion on whether driving enterprise value has become the primary measure of success for finance leaders
4:40 pm - 5:10 pm
Can Finance Be Truly Agile or Will Legacy Cycles Hold Us Back
5:10 pm - 6:10 pm
SSOW Impact Awards & Drinks Reception
Celebrate excellence, innovation, and impact at the SSOW Impact Awards. Join us as we recognise the leaders, teams, and initiatives redefining service delivery, enterprise value, and transformation across ANZ. From breakthrough automation projects to bold operating model reinventions, these awards spotlight the work that is truly moving the industry forward
