Steve Bourne

Steve Bourne

Senior Finance Director PageGroup
Steve Bourne

Steve is a Senior Finance Director at Page Group, a FTSE 250 global recruitment firm. Leading 140 finance professionals as Global Head of R2R, P2P and GFS Hub (Finance applications, change and automation). A Chartered Accountant with 20+ years experience, including 4 years at NYSE-listed Bunge Limited managing R2R functions across Europe and Asia, plus 9 years at PwC in the UK, Brazil, and Chile covering external audit, internal audit, and consultancy.

Pre-Conference Workshops & Innovation Showcase & Innovate-A-Thon: Tuesday 21st October

1:30 PM WORKSHOP A: FROM COST CENTER TO VALUE DRIVER: PAGEGROUP'S BLUEPRINT FOR SUCCESS

Join this interactive workshop to discover how PageGroup revolutionised their Shared Services Centre operations, evolving from a cost-cutting initiative to a strategic powerhouse that drives value across the organisation. This session will explore how AI, automation, and the digitisation of tasks can enhance efficiency and unlock new opportunities within your SSC. Drawing on real-world examples and actionable insights, this workshop will not only equip you with the tools but also offer a deep dive into how best to apply them to re-imagine your own SSC strategy with a hands-on and interactive format. Designed for finance and operations leaders, it offers practical strategies and a clear roadmap for success - whether you’re in the early stages of centralisation or seeking to elevate your SSC to a strategic level.

 

Peer Insights Pavilion Stage - Day 1

11:55 AM THE PAGEGROUP JOURNEY: INSIGHTS FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF SHARED SERVICES

What began as a traditional cost center has become a shining example of transformation at PageGroup. By harnessing the power of automation, AI, and smarter workflows, PageGroup’s Shared Services Centres embarked on a journey of innovation - turning challenges into opportunities for growth. The SSCs have continued to evolve, stepping up as a strategic partner that empowers the business with timely insights and real impact. FloQast has been instrumental in this journey that has led to fewer manual tasks, faster closes, and data the business can trust - freeing a passionate finance team to help drive success across the organisation. Join this session to discover firsthand how PageGroup and FloQast unlocked new levels of efficiency, insight, and business partnership—and learn the strategies that can inspire your own finance transformation.

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