The AP Automation Myth: Why Most “Automated” Finance Teams Are Still Manual

Accounts payable teams are under increasing pressure. Ongoing cost‑reduction targets, persistent fraud risk, and the need for better visibility inside ERP systems are forcing finance leaders to rethink how AP processes operate. At the same time, organisations are looking to automation and AI to drive efficiency and prepare finance for the future. Yet many organisations believe their AP processes are largely automated — while manual intervention, fragmented workflows, and disconnected systems remain widespread.

So where is the disconnect?

Based on recent global research into AP automation, this webinar explores the growing gap between perception and reality. While the data highlights that most organisations are not as automated as they think, it does not explain why teams remain stuck or what needs to change to move forward.

The session examines what is really happening inside finance teams today. Common assumptions around automation are challenged, and the underlying reasons automation initiatives fail to deliver true end‑to‑end outcomes are unpacked — with a strong focus on the impact of fragmented systems sitting outside the ERP.

At the same time, finance leaders are increasingly focused on AI as a way to improve efficiency, strengthen control, and support better decision‑making. However, this webinar highlights why AI initiatives cannot succeed without first addressing the foundations of AP automation, data quality, and ERP integration.

In this session you'll learn:

• Why “digitised” AP is often mistaken for true automation — and why that matters
• The gap between perceived and actual AP automation maturity
• The real barriers preventing end‑to‑end, scalable automation
• Why ERP‑integrated automation is critical for AI readiness What finance leaders should prioritise next to move forward confidently
  

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