02 Sep, 2026
Finance Transformation Summit NSW 2026
ICC Sydney: International Convention & Exhibition Centre
Join leaders at Finance Transformation VIC 2026 to explore finance transformation, technology, and automation.
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Supporting the evolving needs of the business in the times of constant change.
This summit is bringing together senior leaders to connect and explore best practices for finance transformation in controllership, reporting, planning and forecasting.
As finance leaders continue to manage risk in today’s challenging economic market, resilience, change and strategic decision-making sit at the centre of business continuity.
This event will address top priorities for shaping the next phase of finance leadership. Focusing on innovative case studies and real life examples that help support businesses to achieve operational excellence in a world of constant change.
Meet our Speakers
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Economist
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Group Financial Controller
Chief Financial Officer
Director of Finance
Head of FP&A
ANZ Finance Director
Director FP&A
Chief Financial Officer
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8:30 am
Registration & Refreshments
9:00 am
Opening Remarks
9:10 am
AI Outlook: How AI Is Reshaping the Way Finance Teams Will Work in 2030
9:40 am
CFO Leadership Priorities for 2026: Driving Strategic Growth and Building Business Resilience
Stronger problem‑solving and decision‑making: moving from crunching numbers to strategic finance business partnering
Navigating uncertainty with limited capital and resources
Performing whilst Transforming: Leading modern finance teams on a digital transformation journey
Upskilling and reskilling finance talent to thrive in AI‑driven, data‑enabled roles
Severine Yerriah
Chief Financial Officer
Lion
Byron Bassett
Chief Financial Officer
Unilever
Lettina Evans
Chief Financial Officer
HSBC
Deborah Chapman
Chief Financial Officer
Infrastructure NSW
10:30 am
How AI is Transforming Finance Strategy & Operations
11:00 am
Morning Tea & Networking
Stream A: Finance Operations & Control
11:30 am
Performing While Transforming: Leading Modern Finance Teams
Improving foundations to enable highly productivity & efficiency
From project to project: reducing change fatigue in a constant transformation environment
Building finance team capacity and capability to ensure a balanced approach to BAU and Strategic Stakeholder Engagement
Discussing top strategies to overcome resistance to change and ensure alignment across teams during a transfomation
Kate Alpaugh
Chief Financial Officer
Shippit
Melissa Marshall
Chief Financial Officer
Mad Mex
Raji Venkatesan
Chief Financial Officer
Blackwoods
Mahendra Tharmarajah
Chief Financial Officer
AirTasker
12:10 pm
Exploring the Evolving Risks in the Financial Fraud Landscape: Securing Finance Operations
Stream B: Finance Planning & Analysis
11:30 am
Transforming Finance Business Partnering for Strategic Decision-Making
Supporting business continuity through data‑driven insights in reporting
Upskilling finance teams to communicate and storytell with influence
Bridging accounting skill sets with commercial acumen and technical knowledge
Positioning finance partnering and capital planning at the centre of excellence
Grant Kayes
Chief Financial Officer
The Botany Group
Madan Jangra
Finance Director
Optus
Annette Dal Pra
Head of Finance
Boral
Sarah Harb
Finance Director ANZ
Reckitt
12:10 pm
Uplifting Financial Forecasting Accuracy Through Digital Twins
12:30 pm
Lunch & Networking
1:10 pm
Interactive Roundtables
Stream A: Finance Operations & Control
2:00 pm
Strengthening Financial Controls & Reporting Accuracy to Support Operational Excellence
Building more robust internal controls in a fast‑evolving digital business environment
Reducing systems complexity to enhance financial, accounting, and reporting accuracy
Maintaining clean balance sheets and improving processes across month‑end close activities
Boosting resilience to the evolving regulatory standards, audit expectations, and ESG reporting requirements
Tariq Mushtaq
Group Financial Controller
GFG Alliance
Katie McBurney
Group Financial Controller
Universal Pictures
Victoria Maru
Group Financial Controller
Ventia
Linda Curran
Head of Financial Control
ARN
2:40 pm
The Next Phase of Finance Transformation: Systems Consolidation & Automated Workflows
Stream B: Financial Planning & Analysis
2:00 pm
Evolving FP&A: From Historical to Forward-Looking Insights
Improving forecasting agility in a rapidly-changing consumer, retail and media landscape
Identifying new ways of doing financial analysis and scenario planning in complex markets
Using actionable financial data to enable smarter, faster decision‑making
Influencing cost savings through timely reporting and effective storytelling strategies
Chris Darby
Head of FP&A
Domain
Alicia Bezkhmelnitsyn
Head of FP&A
EatClub
Malinda Dharmadasa
Director FP&A
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Australia
Jules Conreau
Alstom
ANZ Business Peformance Controller
2:40 pm
Quality Data & Quality Decision-Making: What Sets Advanced FP&A Apart from the Traditional One?
3:00 pm
Afternoon Break & Networking
3:20 pm
The Future of Australia’s Economic Climate: Navigating Inflation and Maintaining Growth
Exploring trends shaping external disruptions, property markets, inflation, and interest rates
Examining policy impacts and their implications for Australia’s economic growth in 2026 and beyond
Understanding why Asia‑Pacific economies are critical to Australia’s long‑term strategic growth
Sharing insights on population growth, employment trends, and infrastructure investment
Nerida Conisbee
Chief Economist
Ray White
Jonathan Kearns
Chief Economist
Challenger
Juliette Saly
News Director & Anchor
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