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The speed of transformation in the finance function has continued to increase. In recent years, CFOs were often forced to focus on acute challenges such as crisis management and adjustments to the technical foundation, rather than on transforming the finance function for the major challenges of the coming years. 4C GROUP CFO Advisory supports you with issues like demographic shift, climate change, and digitalization. We offer strategies and solutions to align your finance function with securing the future of your organization and successfully navigating your company through the complex, disruptive business world.

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What Does Transformation mean for the Finance Function?

The existing acute priorities complicate the transformation progress of the finance function, which is crucial for the long-term success of the company. But what factors trigger this transformation, and how should corporate governance be shaped in the future?

Main Drivers of Transformation in the Financial Sector

The upcoming, significant shifts - demographic shift, climate change, and digitalization - are shaping the future. Additionally, there is a need for a new form of resilience in the face of ongoing crises. Notably, the predictability of these developments is remarkable. We already have a clear idea of what to expect and can even partly estimate the pace of these changes. Now is the ideal time to further develop the CFO's navigational tools. It would be irresponsible to miss this opportunity and thus risk competitiveness, or in other words, not to actively manage the structural risks that threaten corporate success.

 

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Transformation in the CFO Office

Key Requirements for a Successful Transformation

For an effective transformation, alongside managing acute challenges, certain prerequisites are essential:

  • Flexibility and Change Readiness: To effectively shape the transformation, it is crucial to significantly strengthen these two aspects.
  • Automation of Processes: Finding and affording additional personnel is becoming increasingly difficult. Therefore, increasing staff is not an option. Instead, processes must be automated to such an extent that existing capacities are freed up for change.
  • Technological Upgrades: The technological platform must be developed in a way that significantly accelerates the speed of transformation.

For the finance function this specifically includes the implementation of the following measures:

  • Introduction of S/4: For standardization, integration, and automation as a key step in the transformation.
  • Implementation of a Flexible CPM Platform: To represent both known and new, unknown requirements as a central component for adaptability to future challenges.

CFO as a Navigator in Disruptive Times

In today's volatile world, traditional planning methods are inadequate. Flexible, company-wide simulation models are needed, providing decision-relevant information, and aiding in the implementation of swift strategic shifts.

The finance function also holds a key role in ESG management. It must implement a group-wide, auditable reporting system to meet regulatory requirements alone. Furthermore, ESG will sooner or later be integrated into corporate governance, which will enable the implementation of a sustainability strategy.
The importance of risk Management in corporate governance is increasing substantially, making its integration into both simulation and reporting systems essential.

Transformation in the CFO Office: New Roles and Skills

The roles and qualifications within the CFO Office are currently undergoing significant changes. Instead of controllers who compile numbers and reports, there is an increasing need for analysts and statisticians who perform necessary data analyses arising from products, customers, and supply chains. These analyses are essential for delivering and billing services, managing business operations, and evaluating strategic opportunities. The Target Operating Model in the CFO Office will more distinctly separate transactional elements in Shared Service Centers and Reporting Factories from the analytical components of Financial Advisors and Data Scientists. This shift in the finance sector requires a clear vision and a roadmap to be successful.

AI in the Financial Sector - Your Path to a Data-Driven Future

Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing the financial sector by offering opportunities to optimize processes, make data-driven decisions, and achieve sustainable competitive advantages. However, the successful implementation of AI requires a comprehensive adaptation of IT infrastructure, targeted data management, and thorough training of your employees in handling new technologies.

4C GROUP accompanies you on this journey-from the identification and evaluation of suitable AI use cases, through the design of a scalable and secure IT architecture, to the implementation of a purpose-driven operating model. With our holistic approach, we ensure that your financial processes remain efficient, future-proof, and aligned with the dynamic demands of the market. Rely on our expertise to harness the potential of AI responsibly and sustainably.

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A transformation of companies is imperative.

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4C Solutions

4C Solutions - Implementation of consolidation system

Once the necessary prerequisites are in place, we support our clients in implementing the right consolidation systems. Our solutions in Group Accounting focus on the market-leading software providers, with whom we have built deep expertise over the past 20 years:

  • Tagetik: As a Gold Partner, we implement both individual modules and the full suite for consolidation, planning, reporting, and regulatory compliance.
  • Jedox: Our solutions enable fast and reliable project success in planning and reporting.
  • Vena: With this innovative platform and our consulting expertise, we create tailored solutions for sustainable growth and future-proof decision-making.
  • IBM Planning Analytics: We help our clients model complex planning processes and allocation structures.
  • Microsoft Power BI: We deliver state-of-the-art management dashboards, self-service reports, and analytics solutions across multiple devices.

 

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Vena Solutions

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4C GROUP | Vena Solutions

Introduction to the Platform and the Motivation Behind Our Partnership

We help businesses in the DACH region optimize their planning and management processes while making data-driven decisions. With the innovative Vena platform and our extensive consulting expertise, we provide tailored solutions that drive sustainable growth and enable future-proof decision-making.

The recently held webinar offers in-depth insights into our collaboration and the wide range of features the Vena software has to offer.

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Mastering Group Consolidation! - Current Challenges and Solutions

Tuesday, June 03, 2025

10 AM - 11:30 AM

Barc Webinar | free of charge

Learn how to make your group financial statements efficient, transparent, and future-ready.
In this free BARC webinar, we will explore the key challenges of group consolidation and present proven solutions to help you optimize your financial processes.

Our experts – Stephan Grunwald, Senior Partner | 4C GROUP AG, and Lukas Gründer, Technical Manager | 4C GROUP AG – will showcase the powerful consolidation solution from Jedox in collaboration with BARC.

We look forward to your participation!

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Future-proof Finance! - Der Summit für CFOs in disruptiven Zeiten

Thursday, June 26 2025

03 pm - 4.30 pm

Webinar

Technological change, volatile markets, and new regulations are increasingly challenging CFOs to question outdated systems. But when is the right time to switch to a future-proof CPM solution? In an engaging webcast format, Markus Noçon, Senior Partner | 4C GROUP AG, joins other experts to discuss how CFOs can act as drivers of transformation and actively shape change for lasting success.

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4C GROUP | Controller Akademie - Finance Transformation

November, 10. -12. 2025

3 Days

Leonardo Hotel Munich City South


A seminar by the Controller Akademie in cooperation with 4C GROUP. Learn how to future-proof your finance and controlling organization and actively shape transformation. The focus lies on evolving from traditional reporting to becoming a true business partner that adds real value. Digitalization, new business models, and increasing pressure require strategic and structural responses. Benefit from the combined expertise of two strong partners – from individual entities to group-level steering, across organization, processes, and IT.

Trainer: Peter Keefer| 4C GROUP and Danny Szajnowicz | Controller Akademie - Experts in digital transformation and target operating models. Tip: You can download our current whitepaper on Predictive Analytics here.

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Our Success Stories

Client Testimonials

"The 4C GROUP pursues a consulting approach that is rarely found today. The combination of professional know-how, procedural expertise and technical competence offers considerable added value, especially in performance management. Concept and implementation go hand in hand and you get not only a presentation of options, but real consulting based on individual requirements".

Oliver Braun, Managing Director | Intralogistics Solutions

Client Testimonials

"The collaboration with the 4C GROUP in the context of the ESG reporting tool was pleasant and professional. The in-depth professional and technical expertise of the team and the ability to proactively integrate the latest developments at all times should be emphasised in particular. Even in a dynamically developing project environment, we were able to rely on the competent support and dependability of the 4C GROUP at all times."

Lukas Mangold, Manager Sustainability | AURELIUS Portfolio Management AG

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