Finance Forward 2026: Navigating Cost, Agility & AI
January 22, 2026
Live Panel Discussion for UK Mid-Market Finance Leaders
The Challenge 84% of UK finance leaders expect operating costs to rise in 2026, the highest level in four years. Meanwhile, you're under pressure to deliver faster insights, prove ROI on tech investments, and do more with smaller teams. Static budgets, monthly reporting, and manual processes won't cut it in 2026. The question isn't whether to act, it's whether you'll lead or scramble to catch up. What You'll Learn Join us on Thursday 22nd January at 11am for this 45-minute panel discussion with Matt Wright and Adam Capper from The Access Group, alongside customers Alistair Ballantyne from Intercede, and Nigel Appleton from Plowman Craven, to get best practice tips and uncover new technology innovations. We'll be navigating across three critical trends for 2026: > Cost Optimization & Cash Management How to uncover hidden costs that can bleed budgets and reduce processing costs by up to 40% while improving control > Advanced Scenario Planning & Agility Transform decision-making, answering "what if" questions in minutes, not days, and building agility to respond before competitors do > AI Implementation with Measurable ROI Cut through AI hype to find genuine productivity gains and reduced processing time by 70%+
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