Strategy and Finance Alignment (PowerPoint PPT Slide Deck)

ORGANIZATIONAL DESIGN PPT DESCRIPTION

Explore a strategic framework by ex-McKinsey & Big 4 consultants on aligning Finance with corporate strategy. Discover 5 key governance elements for optimal performance. Strategy and Finance Alignment is a 22-slide PPT PowerPoint presentation slide deck (PPT) available for immediate download upon purchase.

Explore Slides inside the Deck:

Core Elements of Effective Governance Structure Strategic Financial Adaptations to Global Market Trends Optimizing Communication Strategy for Operational Excellence

Most industries today are in a state of flux driven by volatile market forces. Although every company devises a strategy for creating long-term differentiation for goods and services, still various dynamics are emerging.

Across industries, market changes are affecting how Finance needs to operate. Finance must anticipate the implication of these various dynamics and forces evolving in the global economy. These various forces are now pushing corporation to align its Finance with its Strategy. In effect, an optimal Target Operating Model is created as a result of aligning Finance and corporate priorities.

This presentation provides a clear discussion of the 5 critical elements of Governance and Communication that are often overlooked, but essential when looking to align Strategy and Finance:

1. The Right Configuration
2. The Right Mandate
3. The Right Metrics
4. The Right Tools
5. The Right People

The 5 key elements of a good Governance Program ensures effective monitoring of all changes in the Target Operating Model.

This deck also includes slide templates for you to use in your own business presentations.

This presentation delves into the impact of global trends on both strategy and finance. It highlights five key global trends that significantly influence strategic decisions across various industries. The deck provides actionable insights into how companies can respond to these trends to maintain competitive advantage.

The PPT also emphasizes the importance of communication strategy in governance. Clear communication of the strategy's vision and pace to all relevant members of the organization is crucial. The presentation includes practical examples and templates to aid in the development of an effective communication strategy.

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ORGANIZATIONAL DESIGN PPT SLIDES

Core Elements of Effective Governance Structure

This PPT slide outlines the foundational elements for a robust governance structure within a finance organization, emphasizing alignment with strategic goals. A well-defined governance program is built on 5 core pillars: 1. "The right configuration" ensures clear roles and responsibilities. 2. "The right mandate" addresses the authority and scope necessary for effective operation. 3. "The right metrics" are vital for assessing governance effectiveness and ensuring accountability. 4. "The right tools" refer to the technological and procedural instruments that facilitate communication and decision-making. 5. "The right people" highlights the importance of skilled individuals in governance roles, emphasizing that success relies on their expertise and commitment. A strong governance structure effectively monitors changes within the operating model, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.

Strategic Financial Adaptations to Global Market Trends

This PPT slide outlines 5 global trends impacting the finance sector. The first trend is the rising affluence of middle classes in emerging markets, necessitating alternative product offerings and customer profitability models. The second trend, market consolidation, drives finance departments to invest in rapid integration through robust process models and ERP system blueprints to maintain efficiency. The third trend highlights the shift in consumption patterns and consumer power, requiring new pricing models and seamless bundling and cross-selling of services. The fourth trend involves a boundary-less workforce, prompting finance to develop structured evaluation frameworks for external service providers. Lastly, the increase in business data volume, velocity, and complexity necessitates training on methodologies like driver-based planning to leverage advanced analytics for niche services.

Optimizing Communication Strategy for Operational Excellence

This PPT slide outlines a communication strategy to enhance operational efficiency within a target operating model. Key business outcomes include collections efficiency, with metrics showing improvement from 48% to 67%. Sub-processes such as billing and order management are highlighted, with billing accuracy at 100% and the perfect order index noted for assessing order management effectiveness. Key performance drivers include activities like customer contact and dispute resolution, with cycle time for dispute resolution critical for cash flow and customer satisfaction. Practical recommendations include proactively sending invoices and utilizing dashboards for visibility, aimed at driving accountability and aligning teams with strategic goals.

Key Factors for Effective Performance Governance Metrics

This PPT slide outlines 3 critical factors for establishing an effective metrics framework: "End-to-end," "Cascading," and "Balanced." The "End-to-end" factor emphasizes the need for clarity in process inputs, outputs, and performance drivers across the value chain, ensuring comprehensive communication among team members. The "Cascading" factor focuses on aligning corporate goals with business drivers, creating a coherent connection between performance metrics and influencing levers. The "Balanced" factor advocates for a diverse set of metrics, including both reactive and predictive measures, such as succession planning and training effectiveness, to assess immediate performance and long-term organizational readiness. Additionally, finance programs should be evaluated with distinct scorecards and targets to accurately measure performance, enhancing operational effectiveness and strategic alignment.

Global Trends Shaping Strategic Organizational Responses

This PPT slide outlines the impact of global trends on organizational strategy, identifying 5 key trends influencing strategic decisions across industries. The first trend is the rising affluence of middle classes in emerging markets, increasing risk profiles and prompting a "go global, act local" approach for tailored market offerings. The second trend is market consolidation, driving organizations to enter new geographies through organic growth and mergers and acquisitions, leveraging existing capabilities. The third trend highlights a shift in consumption patterns, with consumer power necessitating modifications in business models for on-demand consumption. The fourth trend is the boundary-less workforce, urging organizations to source global talent and utilize third-party leverage for flexibility and cost management. The final trend addresses the increasing volume, velocity, and complexity of business data, requiring companies to develop skills to harness data for actionable insights. Organizations must be designed for speed and agility to thrive in a volatile market environment.

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