In this session, “What’s driving CFO decisions about software – and why does it matter?”, AccountsIQ’s Elaine Birch and Taylor Andrew unpack findings from the latest CFO Mindset Report, based on 1,000 senior finance professionals across the UK and Ireland, to explain why so many mid-market finance teams regret ERP choices, face hidden software costs and struggle with poor data visibility. The webinar explores why long, stressful ERP implementations overrun, why most finance teams use less than half of their ERP features, and how opaque pricing and third-party bolt-ons quietly inflate total cost of ownership. You’ll hear what’s really keeping CFOs awake at night—from real-time data access, compliance and ESG reporting to cyber risk and talent retention—and how outdated, on-premise or entry-level systems drive overtime, burnout and manual Excel workarounds. Elaine and Taylor then map out the “golden middle ground” of mid-market cloud financial management systems, showing how multi-entity, multi-currency, VAT/GST, consolidation, AP automation, workflow approvals, dashboards and integrations can be delivered without the cost and complexity of a full ERP. Packed with practical guidance on implementation, onboarding, support, integrations and scalable architecture, this webinar helps CFOs and finance leaders build a robust software strategy that reduces hidden costs, improves reporting and supports sustainable growth.

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