SSOW ANZ 2026: The Next Frontier for Shared Services
Shirley Hu
Finance Transformation Lead (ERP) Certis
NextGen Finance Transformation 2026 Day 1: Tuesday, 12 May 2026
4:10 PM The ERP Trap: Why Legacy Finance Platforms Are Killing Agility (And How to Escape)
This session reveals how Certis's Finance Transformation Lead tackled the modernization challenge, exploring strategies to upgrade or augment existing ERP platforms, integrate modern finance technologies, and create agile system architectures that enable faster closes, real-time insights, and seamless data flow without ripping out core infrastructure.
Key Takeaways:
• The agility crisis: how outdated ERP architectures create bottlenecks in reporting, planning, and cross-functional collaboration
• Certis's modernization approach: practical strategies to enhance ERP capabilities through cloud solutions, API integration, and complementary platforms
• Balancing risk and speed: governance frameworks for platform changes that maintain data integrity and compliance while enabling innovation
NextGen Finance Transformation 2026 Day 2: Wednesday, 13 May 2026
11:15 AM Modernising ERP and Finance Platforms to Deliver Agility Integration and Speed
Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Shirley.
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