SOUNDS ACCURATE: A BLACKLINE PODCAST

EP:5 The Future of Finance: Accenture CFO Reveals What’s Coming

Season 2, Episode 5 • 26 Minutes

Join Emily Campbell (CMO, BlackLine) and Craig Richey (CFO, Accenture, Americas) for a masterclass in moving finance from a back-office cost center to a front-office strategic partner.

While many leaders are chasing the AI hype, Craig argues that true transformation starts with people. This episode reveals how to build a world-class finance organization by investing in the teams, talent, and ways of working that will define the next era of the enterprise.


Expect insider insights you won’t find anywhere else:


  • From Back Office to Front Office: The practical steps to shift finance from historical reporting to future-focused strategy.

  • The “Human + Agent” Model: How to prepare your team for a future where people and AI work in tandem.

  • Value-Driven Transformation: Why every initiative, especially AI, must start and end with delivering measurable value.

  • The New Talent Profile: The “techno-functional” skills and creative problem-solving mindset every finance professional needs now.


Don’t miss this essential guide to leading a people-centric transformation that drives real business results.

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