From Operators to Navigators – How AR teams are preparing for 2025 and Beyond

On-Demand Webinar

65% of finance leaders are now seen as valued business partners, up from just 41% in 2024. This shift underscores a broader trend: the future of finance is focused on driving transformation, simplifying the complex, and leveraging technology to do more with less.

How are your peers navigating these changes? Watch our on-demand webinar, From Operators to Navigators – How AR Teams Are Preparing for 2025 and Beyond, featuring Billtrust CFO Bob Purcell and Hackett Analyst Bryan Degraw.

Gain actionable insights as we explore the Top 10 Finance Trends of 2025, including:

  • Trend 1: Finance as a Strategic Catalyst: Learn why finance teams are becoming “data storytellers” and how to position your team for success.
  • Trend 2: Scaling with Fewer Resources: With finance workloads set to rise 4.1% in 2025, discover how technology enables teams to meet growing demands.
  • Trend 3: Delivering on Commitments: Explore how finance teams can support business performance, transformation, and upskilling while strengthening core capabilities.
  • Trend 4: AI as a Lever for Efficiency: Understand where and how AI can help alleviate the pressure on finance teams.

Learn how finance teams are shifting from being purely number-crunchers to becoming trusted navigators, guiding businesses through complexity and driving future growth. Plus, get a preview of Hackett’s 2025 Key Issues Study, filled with insights to help you lead the way.

Speakers:

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Bryan DeGraw

Associate Principal – Finance Market Intelligence, The Hackett Group

Bob Purcell Chief Financial Officer Billtrust

Bob Purcell

CFO, Billtrust