233. Finance Transformation Live - Future Proofing your Finance Software Architecture

CFO 4.0 - The Future of Finance

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In this month's Finance Transformation Live host Hannah Munro explores how finance leaders can design scalable, resilient systems that adapt to change and support long-term growth.

Key topics covered:

• The four pillars of future-proof finance architecture: data, APIs, expandability, and maintenance
• Why multi-dimensional data structures are essential for reporting, AI, and agility
• How to evaluate API strength, integration flexibility, and vendor transparency
• Avoiding common pitfalls like over-customisation, poor data design, and dead-end system configurations
• Building layered tech stacks to support FP&A, BI, automation, governance, and collaboration
• Planning for continuous improvement: training, upgrades, and staying ahead of business needs

Links mentioned:

• Previous session: Finance Record to Report Maturity Model
• Connect with Hannah Munro
• Building Out Your Finance Data Strategy
• Reporting Tools in Sage Intacct
• Which Sage Product is Right For You Quiz!
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• Explore other CFO 4.0 Podcast episodes here.
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Chapters

1. Introduction to Financial Architecture (00:00:00)

2. Components of Strong Finance Systems (00:03:05)

3. Data Architecture Fundamentals (00:11:57)

4. API Integration Importance (00:22:58)

5. System Expandability Considerations (00:34:11)

6. Maintenance and Upgrade Strategies (00:42:38)

7. Financial Architecture Layers (00:43:25)