Finance Transformation Change the way Finance works The role of finance executives is dynamic, constantly evolving to keep pace with technology and the changing demands of internal and external customers.Protiviti helps finance leaders address their current challenges, prepare for future challenges, and explore opportunities for continuous growth, delivering innovative solutions and supporting finance as a forward-thinking, strategic partner for the business. 2024 Global Finance Trends Survey Explore key findings from our finance survey on CFO transformations and global trends, emphasising tech's role in strategic growth and security. Read more Redefine your Finance function Pro Briefcase Finance and Accounting Process Optimisation Design, deliver, and manage processes using a flexible delivery model that enables scalable efficient growth, transforming the workforce from transactional to advisory, and better integrate with other business functions. Pro Building office Finance Technology and Data Align strategic finance initiatives and technology with business priorities and growth plans to help finance leaders realise efficiency, grow securely, and mine better data. Pro Document Consent Cost and Performance Management Develop innovative approaches for sustainable cost control that provide the data insights, strategies, and capabilities required to make intelligent business decisions and drive performance and growth. Pro Document Stack Target Operating Model Evaluate and find the right balance of internal and external talent to optimise resources and align with the organisation’s strategy. Pro Legal Briefcase Financial Reporting Remediation and Compliance Address changes, risks, and the strain due to new and changing reporting requirements, increased scrutiny of company financials and filings, and complex, nonrecurring business transactions and transformation. Pro Tools Gear Business Planning & Analysis Leverage Protiviti’s end-to-end customized solutions to understand and address your most challenging planning and analytics issues. We combine the strategic approach of consulting with the power of practice experience to deliver results. How do you build a resilient finance function in a time of ongoing disruption and change? Build a Finance function focused on the future Harnessing intelligent data lineage, new technologies, and digital tools, Protiviti helps transform finance organisations for the future. At the core of our methodology is aligning people, process, and technology to drive efficiency and productivity, enabling change and creating value for the entire organisation.We drive finance transformation, from assessments through the execution of strategic initiatives to address the challenge now with a focus on the future of the enterprise. We provide solutions tailored to achieve your goals and provide a framework for continuous growth, including:Technology enablement to optimise core finance and accounting process (record to report, source to pay, order to cash, plan to project)Effective data governance to ensure control and oversightMeasure and report on new SEC standards related to ESGAdvanced analytics for real-time metrics to satisfy rising internal and external expectationsBalance skills and scale with a service delivery model designed to address changing demandsEnable sustainable change organisation wide by improving alignment, collaboration and delivery How do you build a resilient finance function in a time of ongoing disruption and change? Leadership Christopher Wright Chris is a Managing Director in New York, leads Protiviti's global Finance Transformation and Transaction Services solutions, oversees Protiviti’s Supply Chain, Operations, People and Change practices, and serves on our global ESG steering committee. He is the firm-wide ... Learn More Shawn Seasongood Shawn is a Managing Director and leads Protiviti’s Finance and Performance Management segment. He assists global companies in business and system transformations necessary to address growth, scalability of systems and challenges. He is the lead Managing ... Learn More Key technology partners Through our alliance partnerships, we connect innovative services and technology with consulting expertise to optimise key finance and accounting processes and business performance initiatives. Featured insights INSIGHTS PAPER Part 2: Risk transformation and the intersection with business transformation Risk maturity is a measure of an organisation’s risk management capabilities and culture. As organisations raise their risk maturity, it enhances elements across governance and framework, processes, people and organisations, methodologies, systems... PODCAST Podcast | Transform: Assessing CFO and finance leader perspectives and priorities for the coming year – with Chris Wright and Nick Puetz A look at the top priorities for CFOs and finance leaders in the coming year — among them, security and privacy of data, financial and strategic planning and analysis, leadership, and enhanced data analytics — reveals a tale of transformation for... BLOG New Thinking for CFOs on Strategic Sourcing CFOs need to support efforts by their procurement groups to design and execute a modern approach to strategic sourcing that prioritizes cost optimization and aligns with the organization’s new supply chain risk management frameworks. By the... BLOG Leveraging AI In Finance—Move From Theory To Practice Finance leaders are actively prioritizing practical AI use cases that deliver near- and long-term value. And the reason is simple: the benefits of deploying AI to strengthen specific activities are proving to be well worth the investment. Why it... BLOG Leading the Drive for Profitability The big picture: Half of the top 10 priorities of CFOs and finance leaders indicate a need for greater agility in finance organizations, according to Protiviti’s 2023 Global Finance Trends Survey. Marketplace uncertainties and economic challenges... BLOG The SEC’s Cyber Disclosure Rules: Lessons Learned So Far In Year One What qualifies as a material cybersecurity incident? Can we estimate our potential losses and the effects of business disruption? What were our recovery costs? What longer-term remediation costs do we need to include in our 8-K incident report? How... Button Button Featured client stories Transforming Procurement: A Source-to-Pay Assessment and Solution Design Transforming procurement with a comprehensive source-to-pay assessment, this motorsport organisation optimised S2P processes, enhancing Workday utilisation and spend visibility. Technology Transforms Non-Profit’s Financial Processes Learn how a well-known non-profit revolutionised its financial processes through strategic technology integration. This case study explores the benefits of enhanced financial reporting, improved internal controls, and streamlined operations in a non... Driving to Order-to-Cash Optimisation and Accounts Receivable Transformation This U.S.-based client, a subsidiary of a global water treatment company, offers water-as-a-service solutions to over half of the Fortune 500 companies across North America. Seamless NetSuite Migration Optimises Operations A leading fundraising and branding organisation offering agency, data processing, and digital and media services was seeking a partner to facilitate the transition to NetSuite as the system of record for its operation. Solving Legacy Accounting Challenges With Automation and Process Improvements Protiviti partnered with clients to implement best-of-breed digital solutions to automate financial close processes, along with process improvements and data governance and controls solutions to resolve the issues. Change management to support... Finance Transformation Sets Course for Future Success A U.S.-based global skincare company was unable to provide timely financial reporting and performance analytics to its key stakeholders and private equity sponsor. Protiviti partnered with the company’s CFO, VP of Finance, Controller, and key... Change management, automation and new digital tools transform finance operations for educational services company A $1 billion educational services holding company that operates in the U.S., Australia and New Zealand needed to transform its finance operations. The organisation, which operates numerous higher-education institutions and provides a workplace... Button Button