The Finance Operations Leadership Summit 2025 delivered more than just insights. It brought stories, metaphors, and real-world reflections that made every session stick. With strong attendance, lively interaction, and practical learning throughout, it was a reminder that the finance operations community is not only growing but evolving together.
Across two days of keynotes, panels, and workshops, we explored the changing dynamics of finance leadership – with plenty of memorable analogies to guide the way:
- The Escape Room – a standout session on building the business case for AP automation. Showing how getting buy-in can feel like solving a series of clues under pressure, where teamwork, timing, and persistence are key.
- The Pilot Analogy – reinforcing that finance leaders must take care of themselves first in order to effectively support others. Just like pilots must be in control before guiding a plane through turbulence.
- The Slow Train – reflecting how outdated or manual processes can derail momentum and delay progress, no matter how clear the destination.
- The Team Charter – used in a session on building high-performing international teams, this analogy helped navigate the challenges of “international waters”. It offered a shared map and sense of purpose to keep global teams aligned.
- The Change Tornado – capturing the unpredictability of sudden change and the whirlwind effect it can have. It is an urgent reminder of the need for agility and resilience.
Every session sparked meaningful discussion, questions from the audience, and actionable takeaways across leadership, automation, global collaboration, and strategy.
All sessions are available on-demand in our community platform!
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Thank you to everyone who took part, asked bold questions, and helped make this summit such a success. We look forward to continuing the conversation – and shaping what’s next, together.
Thank you to our summit sponsors: Convera, Fyorin, Restore Information Management, Routable and Vic.ai.
Catch us in person at our next events
We’re not resting on our laurels – planning is well underway for our upcoming Accounts Payable Leadership Conferences in Miami, Florida (September 10th) and Mississauga, Ontario (November 6th).
We’ll continue the conversations and bring even more practical insights to the finance operations community.
