Finance transformation is about more than technology. In our first episode of Finance in 15, Adam sits down with Samir Bishara, who leads PwC Canada’s National Finance Transformation practice, to discuss what executives need to know to transform their department. The two walk through what PwC has established as the three Ps of a successful finance transformation (People, Process, Performance), Samir’s unique point of view on these engagements, the outcomes that leaders need to aim for, and of course, where to start.  

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Show Notes: 

• 0:00- Adam welcomes listeners to Finance in 15
• 0:17- Adam introduces the Finance in 15 podcast
• 0:55- Adam gives an overview of today’s episode
• 1:30- Samir provides background on his role and how he works with finance leaders
• 2:40- Adam and Samir provide an overview of the three Ps of finance transformation, and myths surrounding them
• 3:34- Samir explores the “people” pillar of finance transformation
• 5:24- Samir and Adam explore the “process” pillar of finance transformation
• 6:06- Samir and Adam explore the “performance” pillar of finance transformation
• 7:05- Samir and Adam discuss potential outcomes of successful finance transformations
• 8:55- Samir shares his secrets to success for successful finance transformations
• 11:10- Samir provides an example of a project he is working on now and challenges he has faced while working on it
• 12:14- Samir and Adam discuss whether finance transformation can happen virtually
• 14:15- Adam provides an overview of this episode’s discussion and lets us know what to expect from episode #2