CFOs Guide to Digital Transformation & the Financial Management System’s Role

This guide covers how incorporating a financial management system like Sage Intacct cloud accounting as part of digitalisation delivers tangible benefits, through real-time insights, automation and intuitive features. Digital transformation is more than an “IT project” – it’s a shift to a strategic focus that builds resilience and fosters growth – this post explores the potential of financial digital transformation further.

WHY CHANGE YOUR FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM?

Digital transformation is about more than upgrading systems, it’s about steering the business toward an agile, profitable and resilient future. As CFO, digitalising your financial management system can shape how decisions are made and take you from a reactive to a proactive leadership approach. 

TIPS FOR PREPARING TO CHANGE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM:

Assess how prepared your organisation is to adopt digitalisation and a new financial management system by considering the following: 

DATA & SYSTEMS

• Do you require a single source of truth for financial and operational data? 

• Is a cloud-ready, scalable system available? 

• Can systems deliver real-time analytics and data? 

PEOPLE & SKILLS

• Are upskilling Investments needed in the finance team? 

• Who do you need on the team responsible for change management and what resources are in place? 

TOOLS FOR FINANCE PROCESS IMPROVEMENT

• Do you want automation for repetitive finance processes? 

• Would advanced analytics or AI be useful for forecasting? 

• What level of integration do you need across departments? 

STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT 

• Does the corporate strategy support transformation? 

• Are there clear financial and operational KPIs defined? 

• Is there senior level alignment on the vision and execution strategy? 

RISK & COMPLIANCE 

• Are cybersecurity plans adequate?

• What tools are needed to maintain regulatory compliance?

• Is there a contingency plan for potential disruptions? 

SAGE INTACCT FEATURES AND BENEFITS

In terms of scalability, advanced automation, real-time insights and multi-entity management – Sage Intacct is a clear choice for growing organisations. Here are some key Sage Intacct features and benefits for CFOs:

REAL TIME FINANCIAL INSIGHTS 

Traditional financial reporting often delivers insights weeks after the fact. With modern analytics, cloud-based ERPs, and customisable dashboards, CFOs can access real-time data on revenue, costs, and cash flow. 

• THE RESULT: Faster insights mean faster decision-making. You can identify margin leaks, spot market trends, and pivot strategy instantly with Sage Intacct’s dynamic forecasting tools.  

FASTER, MORE INFORMED DEICSION-MAKING

Digital transformation enables data integration across the enterprise, giving CFOs a single source of truth. Sage Intacct features advanced integration with applications including Salesforce, aligning sales and finance teams and streamlining processes.

• THE RESULTS: Finance leaders can move from hindsight (reporting) to foresight (predictive analytics). 

ENHANCED EFFICIENCY AND COST SAVINGS

Automating repetitive processes like invoice processing, reconciliations and compliance checks frees up finance teams to focus on analysis and strategy. Intacct also automates more complex tasks including multi-entity consolidations, simplifying accounting processes across the organisation.

• THE RESULTS Lower operational costs, reduced error rates, and improved employee productivity (and job satisfaction!). 

AGILITIY IN VOLATILE MARKETS: 

Sage Intacct cloud accounting automates workflows, making it easier to adapt to changing conditions like supply chain disruptions, currency fluctuations, or emerging opportunities. 

This agility protects profitability and provides opportunity for gaining a competitive advantage, e.g. through rapid forecasting based on real-time not historical data and advanced predictive tools.

C-SUITE COLLABORATION: 

As CFO, access to timely, reliable and accurate financial data supports collaboration with your peers. Intacct’s role-based dashboards allow customised views of what matters most to each individual or department on-the-go – promoting strategic alignment across the leadership and wider teams.

EXPLORE SAGE INTACCT FOR YOUR BUSINESS

WORKING WITH ACUITY24 AS YOUR SAGE INTACCT PARTNER

Acuity24 are a leading Sage Intacct partner, with nearly 30 years’ experience and a friendly, dedicated team. Here’s what makes us different: 

• We offer fixed price services (no additional costs even if the project runs over). 

• We provide free training and resources helping you get the most out of Sage Intacct.

• We offer flexible payment options (including Direct Debit and milestone billing).