Companies with strong cross-functional collaboration are nearly 60% more likely to be more profitable than their competitors (Scoro). Yet in many organisations, finance remains a siloed function—a gatekeeper of budgets rather than a partner in value creation. Join this panel of finance leaders as they share firsthand accounts of forging powerful cross-functional partnerships. They will debate the challenges and reveal the strategies for aligning the entire organisation around shared goals to unlock the value trapped between functional silos. Key Discussion Points: - From P&L to KPIs: How do you forge a unified language for performance? Our panelists will debate the best methods for linking financial targets to the operational metrics. - The embedded strategist: Should your best talent move from the back office to the front lines? Hear different perspectives on the framework for embedding finance partners within key business units to help shape decisions before they are made. - Influence through insight: How do you move beyond just reporting the numbers? This discussion will explore the art of data storytelling to communicate financial trade-offs and priorities to non-finance leaders. Research shows that effective cross-functional teams are 5 times more likely to achieve their goals on time and on budget (Project Management Institute). Is your finance team a checkpoint, or is it the engine of collaborative growth? Don't miss this vital discussion.