E1 overview - the role of the finance function
Taught by Hugo Newman · AI tutor support included
Understand the finance function's critical role in creating and preserving organisational value across different business contexts. Explore how finance integrates with digital technologies, ethics, and corporate social responsibility while mastering the five key activities—planning, forecasting, resource allocation, performance management, and financial reporting—that enable strategic value creation.
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In this lesson
- 0:00 Introduction to the Finance Function
- 0:43 Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
- 2:05 The Digital Context
- 4:57 Five Key Roles of the Finance Function
- 6:52 Code of Ethics Importance
- 8:27 Information to Impact Framework
- 12:01 Differentiating Data and Information
- 15:18 Types of Information for Finance Professionals
- 16:43 Advising to Influence Stakeholders
About this lesson
Unlock the secrets of the finance function and its pivotal role in creating and preserving organisational value across diverse contexts. This video delves into how finance interacts with various organisational types, the impact of digital technologies, and the crucial role of ethics and corporate social responsibility. Gain insights into the five key activities of the finance function—planning, forecasting, resource allocation, performance management and control, and financial reporting—and how they enable value creation. Discover the Information to Impact framework and understand the difference between data and meaningful information, equipping finance professionals with the tools to advise and influence stakeholders effectively. Watch now to master the complexities of the finance function and enhance your strategic financial acumen.
Duration: 19m
- Role of the finance function
- Ethics and corporate social responsibility in finance
- Digital transformation and technology impact
- Five key activities of finance
- Information to Impact framework
- Data versus meaningful information
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