This week's episode of the CFO 4.0 podcast is taken from our most recent Financial Transformation Live session where Hannah Munro delves into the intricacies of designing an efficient and agile finance system! Hannah explores the world of financial system architecture, the layers of integration and automation that are crucial for enhancing efficiency and connectivity within organisations. Key Points Covered: Understanding the different options: Best of Breed vs. ERP systemsUnravelling the layers of financial system architecture: Functional, Data Analytics, and ForecastingEvaluating the technical competence and capacity required for building and maintaining workflows.The importance of a data strategy and data hygiene in optimising financial reporting capabilitiesTop tips for successful finance systems integration and automation implementationLinks mentioned: July FTL: Designing Your Finance Systems ArchitectureRevisit previous Financial Transformation Live sessions Register for August's Financial Transformation Live sessionCFO 4.0 Monthly BriefingFinancial Transformation Live Feedback surveyExplore other CFO 4.0 Podcast episodes