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Three stages of CFO e-invoicing denial

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As Europe's strict e-invoicing rules bite, UK CFOs risk costly denial unless they treat compliance as core digital infrastructure.
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Grafana: Turning data chaos into developer efficiency and CFO savings

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Grafana leans on AI-powered observability and Adaptive Telemetry to sharpen developer insight while slashing cloud bills by up to 50%.
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SentinelOne names Sonalee Parekh as new finance chief

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SentinelOne has appointed former Asana executive Sonalee Parekh as its new chief financial officer to steer its next phase of growth.
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LivTech strengthens leadership for senior care growth

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LivTech hires Ron Kozlin as CFO and Andrew Goode as VP of Development to steer its fast-growing senior care software business.
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How the power of mentorship can progress your career

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BeyondTrust chief Janine Seebeck shows how mentorship can fast-track careers, build confidence and inspire the next generation of women in tech.
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Scalare revenue surges 360% as founder platform scales

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Scalare revenue jumps 360% to AUD $7.13 million as its integrated founder platform delivers first half of positive operating cash flow.
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Lessons from the frontlines: A woman's journey in payments and leadership

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From hyperinflation in Sofia to leading fintech in New York, a CFO shows how resilience and risk‑taking can redefine women's careers.
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'Give to Gain' push to turn IWD 2026 into real change

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Tech and finance leaders urge IWD 2026's 'Give to Gain' theme to move beyond slogans, driving real structural change for women at work.
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Three trends shaping Australian finance leadership in 2026

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Australian CFOs in 2026 juggle data deluge, a pivot from cost cutting to growth, and a worsening talent gap reshaping finance leadership.
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AI in cloud ERP to speed finance close by 30% by 2028

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AI-enabled cloud ERP could cut finance close times by 30% by 2028, as Gartner tips modular, automated systems to reshape CFO agendas.
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KnowBe4 appoints Yuneeb Khan as Chief Financial Officer

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KnowBe4 names Yuneeb Khan CFO to steer global finances as it sharpens focus on human and agentic AI risk in cyber security.
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Enero lifts first-half profit as BMF & Orchard shine

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Enero lifts first-half profit 119% as BMF and Orchard drive double-digit margins and revenue growth across its marketing agency portfolio.
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Anthropic names Chris Liddell to board as AI scrutiny grows

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Anthropic adds former Microsoft finance chief and US official Chris Liddell to its board as pressure mounts over AI governance and oversight.
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One Identity names Michael Henricks Finance & Ops Chief

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One Identity appoints Michael Henricks as combined finance and operations chief to steer scaling identity security business growth.
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5 Signs it's time to automate your back office AP processes

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Stuck in slow, manual AP? Here are five clear signs it is time to automate your back office and unlock a leaner, smarter finance team.
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Openmarkets boosts board ahead of planned Nasdaq listing

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Openmarkets adds two non-executive directors and a new CFO to bolster governance and growth plans ahead of its proposed Nasdaq listing.
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Scalare cash flow turns positive as founder platform grows

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Scalare turns operating cash flow positive as cash receipts surge 231% to AUD $4.58 million after acquisitions and founder platform rollout.
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Cruxy appoints Rebecca Osman to drive global growth

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Cruxy names Rebecca Osman CFO and COO to spearhead international expansion and deepen work with private equity-backed tech firms.
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Discovery Consulting appoints SAP leader for NSW push

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Discovery Consulting names SAP specialist Mark Miranda to spearhead NSW mid-market growth, targeting preferred partner status by 2028.
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Is your month-end close dragging or nearing breaking point?

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Discover how Canstar re-engineered month-end close, turning late nights and manual workarounds into a scalable, resilient finance platform.