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As New Zealand CFOs look towards 2027, the CFO horizon is shifting quickly. The challenge is no longer simply keeping pace with change, but deciding where to focus, what to prioritise and where technology can genuinely make a difference.

Hosted by CFO Magazine A/NZ's James Solomons, this LIVE discussion will explore the CFO Horizons for 2027 and what finance leaders should be thinking and planning for now - from AI and automation, data and better decision-making, through to compliance, governance and fraud prevention.

Joining James will be Vicky King, CFO, Animates - New Zealand’s leading pet specialty retailer, bringing a CFO perspective from a growing organisation spanning 47 stores, 28 grooming salons and 15 veterinary clinics around New Zealand.

We’ll also be joined by Irene Direnko-Smith, Head of Process Automation at FUJIFILM Process Automation, bringing a specialist lens on how NZ organisations are using automation to streamline finance processes, improve visibility and turn technology investment into business value.

Together, they’ll look beyond the hype to explore where CFOs should be focusing their time, investment and resources today to build a finance function ready for the opportunities and challenges on the 2027 horizon and beyond.

Beyond the Hype: NZ CFO Priorities for 2027 and Beyond

What You Will Take-away

About FUJIFILM Process Automation

FUJIFILM Process Automation is the business process transformation division of FUJIFILM Business Innovation New Zealand.

We help finance and business leaders modernise core processes through automation, AI, data and analytics, enabling greater operational efficiency, stronger governance, improved visibility, and better decision-making.

Our solutions support organisations across procurement, accounts payable, accounts receivable, workflow automation, and business applications.