As organizations prepare for the transition to SAP S/4HANA, finance is at the center of enterprise transformation. The move away from legacy systems like SAP ECC and SAP BPC is not just a technical upgrade—it’s a strategic opportunity to reimagine how finance operates. This track will guide you through the journey of modernizing your financial landscape, from defining a clean core strategy and leveraging tools like SAP Business AI and SAP Business Data Cloud to enhance accuracy, agility, and insight. 

• Understand how to automate core finance processes—from accounts payable to close and consolidation—to reduce manual effort and accelerate cycle times. 
• Explore how to gain real-time visibility into cash positions, optimize liquidity, and streamline in-house banking using SAP Treasury and Risk Management solutions. 
• Learn how to transition from SAP ECC to SAP Cloud ERP using clean core strategies; understand whether a phased approach with Central Finance is right for you.  
• Discover how to automate forecasting, risk detection, and invoice processing using SAP Business AI and Joule. 
• Explore how to modernize financial planning and analysis with SAP Business Data Cloud (SAP Analytics Cloud) through real-time modeling and predictive insights. 
• Understand how to accelerate close and consolidation with SAP S/4HANA Group Reporting and replace legacy tools like SAP BPC. 
• Discover strategies for optimizing global tax processes using SAP solutions to ensure efficiency and compliance. 
• Get tips to maintain operational stability and compliance while evolving your finance function through digital transformation.  
• Learn about SAP’s plans for Enterprise Performance Management – and how an ERP-centric approach makes granular insights available faster – with automation 

Finance Program Sessions

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