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      Finance leaders are navigating unprecedented change as advances in AI, data, technology and workforce models reshape the role of the Finance function. We believe the reshaped finance function will be smaller, faster, better integrated and more strategic and we have five hypotheses that will help achieve that:

      The future of finance: Our hypothesis

      • Finance workforce will shrink and reshape, driven by new AI tech
      • Human-in-the-loop oversight
      • Reimagine talent strategies with new skills

      • From silos to synergy – focus shifts to strategic outcomes and value
      • Smaller, more agile teams – more responsive to business needs
      • Outcome-oriented operating models, with integrated processes

      • Continuous automated processes with real-time decision agility
      • Embedded intelligence making Finance “invisible”
      • Unified, integrated, high-quality data forms the backbone

      • Controls become backbone of trust & accountability
      • Risk management radically shifts from reactive to proactive to autonomous
      • Controls enable auditability and transparency in autonomous decision-making

      • Shift from reporting to real-time orchestration / decision-making
      • Monitoring and simulation of financial performance
      • Decision engines based on unified insights
      Maurice Lips

      Partner - Head of Finance Transformation, KPMG UK

      KPMG in the UK

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      We support organisations across four key areas:

      • Finance strategy and vision

        defining a clear Finance ambition aligned to business objectives and future growth aspirations, including the role of Finance, the Office of the CFO and future capability requirements.

      • Target operating model transformation

        re-imagining AI-enabled Finance operating models to meet your ambition while unlocking value from technology, data, Cloud ERP, AI and automation. We help organisations design, implement and optimise leading ERP platforms, including Oracle, SAP, Workday and Microsoft-enabled solutions.

      • Regulatory change

        helping organisations respond to evolving regulatory requirements while maintaining operational effectiveness, resilience and reporting integrity through enhanced governance, controls and data management.

      • Finance change delivery

        delivering complex Finance transformation programmes from strategy through to implementation and value realisation, including operating model redesign, technology-enabled transformation, analytics and reporting capability enhancement.

      By combining deep Finance functional expertise with leading ERP platforms, data, digital, AI and change capabilities, we help organisations reimagine the Office of the CFO, deliver sustainable transformation and create long-term business value. Our insights, points of view and practical experience support Finance leaders in navigating today's challenges while preparing for the Future of Finance.

      What we do

      Our Finance operating model framework

      Transforming a Finance function requires more than changing an individual process, system or team. We take an integrated view across six components of the Finance operating model, helping organisations ensure that each component works together to maximise the value Finance delivers.

      Process optimisation

      Re-imagining finance processes using AI, automation and enabling technology to reduce manual intervention, improve process performance and move towards automated, near-touchless processing.

      Technology

      Designing, building and implementing leading ERP and Finance platforms, including Oracle, SAP, Workday and Microsoft-enabled solutions. We help organisations use Cloud ERP, AI and automation to modernise Finance processes and realise greater value from their technology investments. Our Technology Consulting teams can also support technology strategy and wider digital transformation. 

      People and organisation

      Preparing the Finance workforce for the future by defining the organisational structures, roles, competencies and skills needed as Finance evolves. Our People Consulting offering can also support organisation design, workforce transformation, learning and capability development.

      Data and insight

      Establishing trusted data foundations to support Finance processes, reporting, analytics and decision-making. Our Data Strategy specialists can also help organisations unlock value from data through governance, architecture, analytics and reporting capabilities.

      Finance delivery model

      Defining and delivering Finance operating models and service delivery approaches that improve effectiveness, efficiency and scalability. Our Global Business Services offerings can also help finance functions strengthen service delivery and assess the right model (captive, outsourced or a mix of both) for you.

      Governance

      Strengthening governance, controls and accountability as regulatory requirements, technology and AI continue to evolve. Our Internal Controls Transformation teams can also help organisations optimise controls, enhance assurance and maintain trust across the controls lifecycle.

      Reimagining Finance with AI

      Smarter decisions, greater efficiency and new opportunities for Finance teams to deliver strategic value.

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      Our people

      Maurice Lips

      Partner - Head of Finance Transformation, KPMG UK

      KPMG in the UK

      Stephen Gough

      Partner – Head of Infrastructure, Government and Health Finance Transformation

      KPMG in the UK

      Nathan Patten

      Partner, Head of Financial Services Finance Transformation

      KPMG in the UK

      Stuart McMurray

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