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 function as a forward-thinking, strategic partner for the business. Survey October 24, 2023 2023 Global Finance Trends Survey Explore Protiviti’s 2023 global finance trends survey with expert opinions, financial forecasts, and financial risk assessments. Download the full report. Read our Insights 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 strain due to new and changing reporting requirements, increased scrutiny of company financials and filings, and complex, nonrecurring business transactions and transformation. Pro Screen System Integration Business Planning & Analysis Leverage Protiviti’s end-to-end customised 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. Build a Finance function focused on the future How do you build a resilient finance function in a time of ongoing disruption and change? 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 Andrea Rista Andrea Rista is Director at Protiviti Italy and Protiviti Bulgaria, with focus on Business Risk Consulting, Corporate Governance and Internal Audit services.In Protiviti since 2004, he developed strong skills in internal audit, risk management, corporate governance, and ... Learn more Stan Oparanov Stan Oparanov is Director at Protiviti Milan and Protiviti Bulgaria. Stan is one of the leaders of Protiviti Bulgaria and focuses on the use of technology and innovation in management consulting, risk management, compliance and internal audit.He has strong ... 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. 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