Finance Transformation and CFO Automation Playbook – Excel XLSX

BENEFITS OF THIS DOWNLOADABLE EXCEL DOCUMENT

1. 64 professional files with 349+ spreadsheet tabs and 2,730+ data rows
2. 210 scored assessment questions across 7 domain areas
3. 9 operational runbooks and checklists ready for immediate use

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT EXCEL DESCRIPTION

Finance Transformation and CFO Automation Playbook is an Excel template (XLSX) with a supplemental Zip archive file document available for immediate download upon purchase.

Finance Transformation and CFO Automation Playbook
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64 professional-grade tools | 349 spreadsheet tabs | 2,730+ rows of structured content
6 PDFs + 58 XLSXs | 11 organised folders | Instant digital download

WHAT YOU GET
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A three-phase methodology: Diagnose, Set Goals, Implement.

7 Domain Assessments (210 questions total, 30 per domain):
1. Financial Planning, Analysis, and Forecasting
2. Record-to-Report Process Efficiency
3. Procure-to-Pay and Accounts Payable Automation
4. Order-to-Cash and Revenue Management
5. Finance Technology Stack and ERP Optimisation
6. Finance Talent, Roles, and Operating Model
7. Controls, Compliance, and Audit Readiness

9 Operational Runbooks and Checklists:
•  Finance Transformation Programme Charter and Roadmap (5 sheets, 44 data rows)
•  Process Automation Candidate Assessment Runbook (4 sheets, 40 data rows)
•  Month-End Close Acceleration Checklist (4 sheets, 38 data rows)
•  AP/AR Automation Implementation Guide (3 sheets, 35 data rows)
•  Finance Technology Selection and RFP Template (4 sheets, 36 data rows)
•  Finance Operating Model Redesign Workbook (3 sheets, 34 data rows)
•  KPI Dashboard and Metrics Definition Runbook (4 sheets, 38 data rows)
•  Change Management and Stakeholder Engagement Plan (3 sheets, 32 data rows)
•  Post-Implementation Review and Benefits Realisation Tracker (3 sheets, 30 data rows)

5 Models and Frameworks:
•  Finance Function Maturity Model (5-Level Scale)
•  Automation Opportunity Scoring Matrix (Impact vs. Complexity)
•  Finance Operating Model Blueprint (Shared Services, COE, Business Partner)
•  Technology Landscape Assessment Framework
•  Finance Transformation Business Case Model

5 PM Template Workbooks included.

FOLDER STRUCTURE
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/01_Assessments/ – 7 domain assessment workbooks
/02_Runbooks/ – 9 operational runbooks and checklists
/03_Models/ – Transformation models and frameworks
/04_PM_Templates/ – Project management workbooks
/05_Implementation/ – Implementation guides and plans
/06_Reports/ – PDF summary reports and dashboards
+ 5 additional support folders

WHO THIS IS FOR
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•  CFOs and finance directors leading function-wide transformation programmes
•  Finance transformation programme managers and project leads
•  FP&A leaders modernising planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes
•  Shared services and GBS leaders optimising transactional finance operations
•  Finance technology leads evaluating ERP upgrades, RPA, and AI-driven automation
•  Management consultants delivering finance transformation engagements

Source: Best Practices in Financial Management, Automation Excel: Finance Transformation and CFO Automation Playbook Excel (XLSX) Spreadsheet, Gerard Blokdijk