Agenda
9.00AM - 9.20AM: Registration, Conversations & Connections
9.20AM - 09.30AM:Welcome Note
09.30AM - 10.00AM:Inaugural Keynote
10.00AM - 11.00AM: PANEL 1
The CFO & Corporate strategy
Embracing the change of culture to meet the demands of changing economic conditions and the strategic requirements of top management.
How the role of the CFO is continuing to evolve from transaction manager into a business visionary?
The role of the CFO in driving business change across the organization
CFO – a career destination or a staging post to the role of CEO. The impact of the increasingly strategic remit of the CFO.
To what extent has the unique perspective and financial discipline of the CFO ensured that you are in greater demand in the company-wide strategic decision-making process?
What are the key challenges arising as your strategic decision making requirements increase?
Speakers
Rangaraj K
, Group CFO, TVS Logistics Services
Ramesh Swaminathan
, CFO,Lupin Pharmaseuticals
SitaRam Taparia, CFO & Company Secretary, Hindustan Colas
Manoj kumar gandhi, CFO, Birla SunLife Asset Management
11.00AM - 11.30AM: Morning Break
11.30AM - 12.15PM: Keynote
12.15PM - 01.00PM: Session
Cash Flow Management: The Art of Forecasts and Fulfillment
Global economic volatility has increased the need for CFOs to have greater visibility and control over the organisation’s liquidity and cash Flow. CFOs have to conduct cash Flow analysis and forecasts accurately to better manage their cash Flow. This is important so that CFOs can cope with times of fund shortages and better utilise idling funds. This discussion will evaluate the following::
Exploring key strategies for cash Flow improvement
Generating short-term and long-term cash Flow forecasts for accurate predictions of fund status
Identifying the suitable level of liquidity required for your daily operations
Identifying the suitable level of liquidity required for your daily operations
Exploring ways to manage liquidity under tight credit conditions
How to use excess funds to generate more revenue for your organisation?
Best practice strategies and techniques for maximising long term value from cash Flow
Effectively striking a balance between liquidity and profit
01.00PM - 02.00PM: Lunch
02.00PM - 02.30PM: Session
Understanding the Feasibility and Implications of Merger & Acquisition
Local CFOs strive to expand their business networks and resources both at home and abroad through M&As; whilst MNCs’ CFOs look to M&As with local companies to tap into the Indian market. As strategic advisors, CFOs hold the responsibility of assessing the ventures’ profitability and determining the expansion strategy. It is crucial that CFOs have access to accurate forecasts to make informed decisions and strategies to maximize returns on investments. In this discussion, CFOs will determine the feasibility and implications for entering mergers, joint ventures or acquisition plans Recognizing the ideal time to venture out – when and when not to invest?
Strategies for growth - joint venture, merger or acquisition?
Key factors to consider when assessing a merger or acquisition target
Analyzing the pros and cons of M&A
Identifying opportunities and risks in the global market
How to integrate the two different companies after the M&A deal?
Examining M&A financing strategies
02.30PM - 03.00PM: Session
Profitability Management--How Finance Can Help to Deliver on Strategic Promises
Leading CFOs and their financial performance analysts know that the goal, in the current environment, is to excel at profitability management. But APQC research shows that only 1 out of 3 large, complex organizations do this with confidence. The time has come to tackle this challenge entirely. This session will examine the bedrock capabilities and best-practices required to get the job done. Attendees will get a close-up look at: how strategic and financial management imperatives can be aligned and stated?
how process improvement frameworks can enable change?
how financial analysts can “embed” with business partners?
how enabling technologies can be intelligently implemented?
how finance leaders can address the inherent talent management challenges?
Speakers
Ravishankar G, Executive Director & CFO, TVS Capital Funds
03.00PM - 03.30PM: Afternoon Break
03.30PM - 04.30PM: Panel 2
Developing Effective Financial Risk Management Strategies In A Volatile Economy
Formulating an effective financial risk management framework is critical. CFOs are actively managing market risks stemming from interest rate and currency rate fluctuations to ensure higher returns on investments. Re-thinking risk management strategies to counteract any sudden fluctuations in the local and international markets is a top priority for CFOs.
dentifying and mitigating the core financial risks
Managing credit and market risks effectively
Changing loan regulations - how to best manage your interest rate risks?
Hedging risks using financial instruments
Deciding the appropriate extent of risk exposure - mediating between risk-taking and long-term organizational growth
Evaluating your current organizational risk profile
ntegrating risk management functions and processes for enhanced Efficiency
Providing a unified picture of risk for stakeholders and improving the organization’s ability to manage risks effectively
9.00AM - 9.20AM: Registration, Conversations & Connections
9.20AM - 09.30AM:Welcome Note
09.30AM - 10.00AM:Inaugural Keynote
10.00AM - 11.00AM: PANEL 1
The CFO & Corporate strategy
11.00AM - 11.30AM: Morning Break
11.30AM - 12.15PM: Keynote
12.15PM - 01.00PM: Session
Cash Flow Management: The Art of Forecasts and Fulfillment
Global economic volatility has increased the need for CFOs to have greater visibility and control over the organisation’s liquidity and cash Flow. CFOs have to conduct cash Flow analysis and forecasts accurately to better manage their cash Flow. This is important so that CFOs can cope with times of fund shortages and better utilise idling funds. This discussion will evaluate the following::
01.00PM - 02.00PM: Lunch
02.00PM - 02.30PM: Session
Understanding the Feasibility and Implications of Merger & Acquisition
Local CFOs strive to expand their business networks and resources both at home and abroad through M&As; whilst MNCs’ CFOs look to M&As with local companies to tap into the Indian market. As strategic advisors, CFOs hold the responsibility of assessing the ventures’ profitability and determining the expansion strategy. It is crucial that CFOs have access to accurate forecasts to make informed decisions and strategies to maximize returns on investments. In this discussion, CFOs will determine the feasibility and implications for entering mergers, joint ventures or acquisition plans
02.30PM - 03.00PM: Session
Profitability Management--How Finance Can Help to Deliver on Strategic Promises
Leading CFOs and their financial performance analysts know that the goal, in the current environment, is to excel at profitability management. But APQC research shows that only 1 out of 3 large, complex organizations do this with confidence. The time has come to tackle this challenge entirely. This session will examine the bedrock capabilities and best-practices required to get the job done. Attendees will get a close-up look at:
03.00PM - 03.30PM: Afternoon Break
03.30PM - 04.30PM: Panel 2
Developing Effective Financial Risk Management Strategies In A Volatile Economy
Formulating an effective financial risk management framework is critical. CFOs are actively managing market risks stemming from interest rate and currency rate fluctuations to ensure higher returns on investments. Re-thinking risk management strategies to counteract any sudden fluctuations in the local and international markets is a top priority for CFOs.
04.30PM:: Get - Together & Conclusion
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