Insights from CFOs: How our Australian CFOs have Maintained their Focus on Financial Transformation in the Last 12 Months

In the past 12 months, the financial landscape has undergone significant transformations against the backdrop of global economic changes. The role of CFOs has evolved, with increased emphasis on managing risks, especially cyber risks associated with technology debt. The ability to leverage real-time, high-quality data has become crucial for CFOs to navigate economic challenges and steer their businesses toward sustainable growth. In this panel discussion chaired by Clodagh Farrell – CFO & COO Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa at DXC Technology, Jon Blackburn – Executive Director Corporate Services & CFO at Sydney Opera House and David Pollock – Chief Financial Officer at AAM Investment Group share their experiences in financial system transformations.

Jon, having spent over five years at the opera house, initiated a transformation journey to move from legacy systems to the cloud. Focused on financial data, he emphasised the importance of breaking down the transformation into manageable…