SSOW ANZ 2026: The Next Frontier for Shared Services
Building the Engine of Strategic Finance
| 12-13 May 2026 | InterContinental Double Bay, Sydney
Turning Finance From Back Office to Powerhouse
NextGen Finance Transformation @ SSOW is where you level up for all of that!
This is the only place where Finance Ops and Shared Services join forces to solve the real problems you deal with every day. Think smarter operating models, cleaner data, faster reporting, better tech choices, and people who are actually excited to work in finance. Yes, that’s possible.
If you’re juggling AI rollouts, efficiency targets, talent gaps, or the classic “do more with less,” this is your room. You’ll get practical ideas, honest conversations, and a chance to learn what’s actually working for teams who’ve cracked the code.
Come for the transformation strategies. Stay for the sanity-saving insights.
The Finance Transformation Imperatives
AI & Intelligent Automation at Scale
You've piloted the technology - now it's time to scale it. Learn how leading Finance Operations teams are embedding AI and automation into close processes, reporting, and forecasting-and delivering measurable ROI.
Digital Core & ERP Transformation
Your systems are the foundation of everything Finance does. Discover how to modernize your technology stack, implement cloud-based platforms, and build a digital core that enables real-time reporting and continuous close.
Process Excellence & Operating Models
The way Finance Operations works is being redesigned. Explore lean methodologies, service delivery models, and process standardization strategies that balance efficiency with quality.
Speed to Insight & Reporting Transformation
The business needs answers faster. Learn how to compress close cycles, automate reporting, and transform Finance Operations from information gatherer to insight provider.
Sustainable Cost Optimization
Cut costs without cutting capability. Uncover practical approaches to efficiency that free up resources for transformation while maintaining service quality.
Capability Building & Talent Strategy
Your team needs new skills-from data analytics to process automation to change management. Discover how to upskill existing talent and attract the capabilities Finance Operations needs for the future.
WHAT WE WILL TALK ABOUT
What You'll Gain
Action Roadmap
Walk away with practical frameworks and step-by-step approaches you can apply immediately - from automation rollout plans to operating model transitions
Operational Excellence Tools
Access proven methodologies from both Finance and Shared Services worlds to drive continuous improvement
Cross-Functional Perspective
See how Shared Services approaches transformation and apply those lessons to Finance Operations
Technology Clarity
Who Should Attend
This forum is designed for Finance Operations and Shared Services professionals driving transformation:
- Finance Directors
- Finance Transformation Leads
- Finance Controllers
- Heads of Financial Planning & Analysis
- Finance Operations Managers
- Process Excellence & Continuous Improvement Leads driving efficiency
