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Marjorie Derven, Managing Partner
Marjorie has 20+ years of expertise consulting with top tier companies across industries that include consumer products, energy, financial services, food and beverages, healthcare, pharmaceuticals and technology.
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In this course we discuss how Shared Services for Finance has migrated from an emphasis on cost control and efficiencies to a focus on value creation.
We start with a brief overview of Shared Services and how it has evolved. We explore the pros and cons of moving to a Shared Services model and some of the potential pitfalls. Then we examine the transition to a Shared Services approach as part of a change management effort, and how to identify and engage with key partners and stakeholders to achieve desired business outcomes.
Learning Objectives
- Explore the pros and cons of moving to a Finance Shared Services (FSS) model
- Identify the most beneficial functions for FSS
- Identify the most common pitfalls in FSS deployment
- Discover how change management can accelerate adoption and obtain buy-in
- Identify how to create partnerships with key stakeholders to drive the transformation
Last updated/reviewed: November 10, 2020
9 Reviews (33 ratings)Reviews
Rahman Ullah
(Senior Accountant at Cardtronics)
This is an informative course although it drags along with a very slow pace. I feel like this could have been covered in half the time.
Anonymous
(Vice President and Corporate Controller)
The course includes points that I had known to consider before the activities of my group were transferred to a shared services center.
Anonymous
(CFO)
Very helpful course in navigating through any kind of change management process, not just that related to Shared Services.
Anonymous
(Senior Accountant)
Interesting. This class gives insight to the changes that are coming and why companies are making the changes.
Anonymous
(Sr. Accountant)
Pretty good course, lots of good points about what to expect when going to a shared services program.
Anonymous
(Sr. Accountant)
A little slow, speaker is not very engaging. I have to make this longer.
Joyce Holiday
(Consultant at DLC)
Nice overview and highlighted things to consider as one moves forward.
Jeffrey Torrence
(Sr. Accountant at Charter Communications)
The reference materials supported the video presentation
Anonymous
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Interesting.
Prerequisites
Course Complexity: Foundational
No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.
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