Northwest Summit
Portland, Oregon
March 15-17, 2006
Hosted by AFP of Oregon and SW Washington
More info: www.oregonafp.org and www.nwafp.org
Driving Process Improvement Within Your Finance Organization — and Beyond!
Finance executives are increasingly asked to lead process improvement initiatives that reach far beyond the treasury and accounting functions. These projects often involve the implementation of technology; yet research indicates that a majority of technology projects fail to meet objectives. How can you ensure that your key initiatives are successful?
We'll discuss common process improvement pitfalls and how you can avoid them. In addition, attendees will learn how to:
- Align cross functional teams for success;
- Build a collaborative partnership with your IT department;
- Manage the expectations of project sponsors;
- Promote the finance organization as a process improvement resource company-wide.
During her time at Glenbrook, Erin focused on client engagements in business payments, cross-border transactions, bill payment, and the intersection of corporate finance, banking, and ERP/accounting. She has nearly twenty years of experience leading increasingly complex payment initiatives for corporate clients and advising financial institutions and payment technologists on the development of their payment capabilities.
Erin is also the founder of Forte Financial, a consulting firm focused on corporate finance efficiency, technology, and process improvement. She is a past president of the Financial Women’s Association of San Francisco and also a two-term past president of the San Francisco Treasury Management Association. Erin is no longer with Glenbrook, but contributed greatly during her time at the firm.