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This Masterclass is part of the Global CFO Academy and is delivered in collaboration with Bayes Business School, London.

This masterclass examines how CFOs can lead finance departments that deliver disciplined governance while actively shaping strategic direction. As expectations on finance continue to expand, the CFO must ensure the function is structured for control, clarity and performance — while enabling forward-looking planning and enterprise growth. The session focuses on building a finance capability that underpins effective strategic planning, strengthens governance frameworks, and enhances organisational credibility. Topics include:

• The CFO’s leadership role in strategy and governance
• Structuring the finance function for control, insight and impact
• Integrating financial planning with enterprise strategy
• Strengthening governance, risk oversight and accountability
• Developing capability, succession and leadership depth
• Budgeting and resource allocation aligned to strategic priorities

Designed for CFOs seeking to lead high-performing finance departments with authority, discipline and long-term impact.

This is for Global CFO Academy Delegates only, to find out more or become involved please contact Sandy Markwick (sandy.markwick@winmarkglobal.com)

This Masterclass is part of the Global CFO Academy and is delivered in collaboration with Bayes Business School, London.

This masterclass provides CFOs with the tools to forecast internal financial demand, manage external vendors, and scale services efficiently. With spending under increasing scrutiny, CFOs must balance flexibility and control while extracting maximum value from supplier ecosystems. Learn how to model demand, negotiate strategically, and track impact effectively.

Topics include:
• Financial demand forecasting and resource planning
• Strategic sourcing, procurement, and vendor lifecycle management
• In-house vs outsource decision-making
• Performance tracking, cost control, and transparency
• Using metrics, dashboards, and benchmarking for accountability
• Driving vendor innovation, collaboration, and SLA management

This is for Global CFO Academy Delegates only, to find out more or become involved please contact Sandy Markwick (sandy.markwick@winmarkglobal.com)

This Masterclass is part of the Global CFO Academy and is delivered in collaboration with Bayes Business School, London.

This masterclass supports CFOs in operating as strategic partners to the CEO, Board and wider stakeholder group. In today’s environment, the CFO is not only responsible for financial stewardship, but for shaping strategy, driving performance and enabling long-term value creation. The session explores how to strengthen board relationships, provide clear decision-ready insight, and increase the influence and impact of the finance function. Topics include:

• CEO expectations and the CFO’s evolving strategic role
• Building trusted relationships with the Chair, NEDs and C-Suite
• Structuring impactful financial input at board level
• Communicating risk and opportunity to non-financial stakeholders
• Aligning financial strategy with enterprise priorities

Designed for CFOs seeking to deepen their influence at the centre of organisational decision-making.

This is for Global CFO Academy Delegates only, to find out more or become involved please contact Sandy Markwick (sandy.markwick@winmarkglobal.com)

This Masterclass is part of the Global CFO Academy and is delivered in collaboration with Bayes Business School, London.

This masterclass equips CFOs to lead digital transformation within the finance function and harness AI, data and automation to enhance performance, insight and competitive advantage. As technology reshapes operating models and decision-making, finance leaders must move beyond traditional planning and control to become architects of digital capability and innovation. The session explores how to modernise finance infrastructure, embed intelligent tools, and lead innovation in a disciplined, value-focused way. Topics include:

• The CFO’s role in digital finance strategy and innovation leadership
• Embedding AI, automation and advanced analytics within finance
• Modernising systems, data architecture and reporting capability
• Using digital tools to enhance forecasting, scenario planning and insight
• Building technology fluency within the finance team
• Governing digital investment and measuring transformation impact

This is for Global CFO Academy Delegates only, to find out more or become involved please contact Sandy Markwick (sandy.markwick@winmarkglobal.com)

This Masterclass is part of the Global CFO Academy and is delivered in collaboration with Bayes Business School, London.

This masterclass equips CFOs to lead complex M&A activity in a technology-driven landscape shaped by AI, advanced analytics and accelerated deal cycles. As competition for assets intensifies and due diligence becomes increasingly data-rich, CFOs must combine financial discipline with digital fluency to assess value, manage risk and drive integration success. The session explores how AI is reshaping deal sourcing, valuation, diligence and post-merger integration, and how finance leaders can use intelligent tools to enhance decision quality and execution speed. Topics include:

• The CFO’s strategic role in AI-enabled M&A
• Using advanced analytics to enhance valuation and due diligence
• Identifying technology, data and capability synergies
• Assessing digital assets, intellectual property and innovation pipelines
• Managing integration risk and realising post-deal value
• Leveraging scenario modelling and predictive insights in deal strategy

This is for Global CFO Academy Delegates only, to find out more or become involved please contact Sandy Markwick (sandy.markwick@winmarkglobal.com)