The webinar “Mastering Financial Consolidation with IBM Controller: The Gold Standard for Finance Leaders” took place on February 26, 2025, from 10:00 to 11:00 UTC.
Streamline Your Financial Close & Drive Strategic Growth
Financial consolidation remains a critical challenge for finance leaders, with increasing regulatory pressures, complex intercompany transactions, and the need for real-time, accurate financial reporting.
This exclusive webinar, in collaboration with IBM, was designed for CFOs, financial controllers, and finance transformation teams. We explored how IBM Controller can help organisations achieve faster, more accurate, and fully compliant financial consolidation.
Key Takeaways
- Eliminated Manual Bottlenecks: Reduced errors, improved compliance, and accelerated reporting cycles.
- Transformed Financial Close: Streamlined intercompany eliminations, adjustments, and reconciliations with automation.
- Expert Insights: Industry specialists shared strategies to optimise consolidation processes.
- Future-Proofed Finance Functions: Demonstrated how IBM Controller enhanced scalability, resilience, and financial control.
Meet Your Expert Speakers
Neil Whitmore
Founder, HAYNE Solutions & HAYNE.cloud
Founder of HAYNE Solutions & HAYNE.cloud, a recognised authority in financial consolidation, planning, and IFRS 16 compliance. With decades of experience, Neil is passionate about empowering finance leaders with the tools and strategies needed to succeed.
Maximilien De Chestret
Financial Consolidation & Reporting Specialist, IBM
Financial Consolidation & Reporting Specialist at IBM, an expert in finance automation. Max has a deep knowledge of IBM Controller and its practical applications, helping finance teams reduce close cycles, improve reporting accuracy, and ensure compliance.
Katherine O’Keefe
Katherine O’Keefe is a seasoned finance professional with over 15 years of progressive experience in accounting, financial management, and consolidation within the media and broadcasting sectors. As a valued HAYNE customer, she joined the webinar to share her firsthand insights on IBM Controller—a solution that All3Media relies on across its operations.
Target Audience
This session was ideal for:
✔ Chief Financial Officers (CFOs)
✔ Financial Controllers
✔ Finance Transformation & Automation Teams
✔ Finance & Accounting Professionals
