Shaping Tomorrow: How Analytics Empowers the Strategic Finance Function

AICPA & CIMA

Thames Valley Networking Event. 
This session will motivate and empower management accountants to embrace data-driven leadership.

Holiday Inn Reading-South M4, JCT.11, an IHG Hotel

This event will motivate and empower management accountants to embrace data-driven leadership. Learn how predictive analytics forecasts financial outcomes and how prescriptive analytics guides optimal decisions. Gain the insight and confidence to enhance performance, drive strategic planning, and deliver greater value in today’s fast-moving, analytics-driven business environment.In this session, we will uncover how predictive and prescriptive analytics are redefining the role of the management accountant—from reporting the trends to shaping the future. You’ll gain a clear understanding of how predictive analytics anticipates financial outcomes, while prescriptive analytics drives optimized decisions. We’ll explore how these capabilities elevate performance management, strengthen planning, and unlock strategic value across the business. By the end of the session, you’ll be equipped with the insight and confidence to lead with data, drive better decisions, and position your organization—and yourself—for long-term advantage.Who should attend:Besides Management Accountants, the talk will benefit Finance Business Partners, FP&amp;A Professionals (Financial Planning &amp; Analysis), Controllers and Finance ManagersSpeaker:Vaqar Khamisani, Senior Director of Global Insights, LexisNexisDynamic and award-winning Director of Data &amp; Analytics with a proven track record of leading cross-functional, global teams to design and implement insights-driven strategies that drive measurable business outcomes and exceed growth targets. Recognized thought leader, with work featured in Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, and multiple industry accolades. Combines deep technical expertise with sharp business acumen to translate complex data into transformative actions.LinkedIn Profile: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/vaqar-khamisani-37411341/?originalSubdomain=uk" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/vaqar-khamisani-37411341/?originalSubdomain=uk" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/vaqar-khamisani-37411341/?originalSubdomain=uk</a>