#APNTransform

Opening Keynote: Achieving Success - People, Process and Performance

Roger Black, MBE

There are many similarities between high performance in the worlds of sport and business, and delegates will recognise many of the themes which Roger will be addressing in his session - from change management and overcoming adversity to leadership and accountability. In particular Roger will be looking at the space between talent and performance and the attitude and behaviours of world class performers.

How to Develop a Cross Department Transformation Project

Matthew Pike, International P2P Lead - NBC Universal

Navigating the ever-changing P2P landscape is an adventure and a challenge. Developing and implementing a successful transformation project cross department is often a demanding task. This session explores the approach you should take on your path to success, while exploring the pitfalls to avoid along the way.

Align Your People Development with your Strategic Goals

Michelle Bailey, Business consultant, trainer and author - People Essentials

So you've set your strategic goals for the year, but are your team best placed to be able to reach them? Achieving success within your organisation and team depends on the abilities, commitment and buy-in of the people challenged to drive and achieve it. Find out how you can improve your business outcomes by making sure your team are on board.

Define a Transformation Roadmap for Success - Maximise Profitiability, Raise Visibility

Helen Harris - Head of P2P Operational Efficiency, Dixons Carphone

Often, organisations plunge headlong into a P2P transformation project, without a clear vision or definition of success. This session will explore how Dixons Carphone took the journey from a complex, diverse and reactive P2P department - to one where success is defined, cost savings realised and the level of visibility substantially enhanced. Walk away with specific tips to help your organisation do the same.

How to Develop the Role of Purchase to Pay Within the Organisation

Rakesh Sangani, Managing Partner Proservartner and non-exec Director, NHS Trust

With the capacity for collaboration between the different areas of P2P increasing, continuing to operate in silos is seen as having a negative impact on business. This session explores how the function has changed over the last few years, how you can benefit and how to make your voice heard in the wider business by focusing on the business outcomes that matter. The session will explore cost-saving and efficiency driving ideas as well as managing change.

Control Your Exposure to P2P Fraud and Manage Risk

Jay Hussain - Director, Moore Stephens

Fraud is at an all-time high, with organisations such as  Financial Fraud Action UK reporting a surge in invoice fraud this year, and local government reporting of fraud at a 25 year high. This presentation will outline the risk factors you need to be aware of, and how you can overcome them.

Improve Your Business Decisions with Integrated P2P Technology

John Dickens - Head of Finance Operations, British Gas

How often have your heard the phrase "you can't manage what you can't measure"? No-where is this more true in the world of modern, strategic purchase to pay processing. Organisations are being challenged to achieve more, often with fewer resources. How can you be sure your business decisions are pertinent unless you have the right technology and processes to define them? Find out how creating the right departmental structure, as well as taking advantage of the latest technologies can improve results and maximise profitability.

How e-Invoicing is Driving a Quiet Revolution in Supply Chain Finance

Enrico Camerinelli - Senior Research Analyst for Aite Group, (Enrico is also a subject matter expert at the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)).

Over the last 2-3 years, organisations have woken up to the power that lies within their supply chain. The old methods for increasing working capital has been joined by new models. Hear how the dramatic growth in non bank finance providers has facilitated access to finance for SMEs, putting e-invoicing at centre stage as the first step in a process that triggers more powerful purchase to pay.