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Autonomous Finance - Freeing Capacity Without Losing Control

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 · 1:00 PM – 2:30 PMLevel 5 - Room 5.7
Saijes Mundadan

Saijes Mundadan

SAP oCFO Lead - ANZ · SAP

Saijes is a Chartered Accountant with more than 15 years of experience helping CFOs drive finance transformation, enterprise performance management, and SAP-led business initiatives. As part of SAP's APAC Blackbelt team, he leads Office of the CFO go-to-market strategy across Australia and New Zealand, partnering with finance leaders to modernise planning, consolidation, and close processes. Saijes specialises in helping organisations leverage data, analytics, and AI to improve decision-making, increase forecast accuracy, and deliver measurable business outcomes.

Harry Dunn

Harry Dunn

oCFO Blackbelt Solution Advisor - APAC · SAP

Harry is a Chartered Accountant and finance transformation specialist with nearly eight years of experience in finance, including four years at SAP. As part of SAP’s Office of the CFO Solutions team, he works with public and private sector organisations to modernise finance functions and address complex business challenges. Combining a strong accounting background with hands-on experience supporting large enterprises, Harry is known for translating complex finance and technology concepts into practical, actionable insights.

The session

About this session

Join us for an interactive workshop exploring the evolving role of technology, AI, and automation in the finance function. The session will begin with an overview of current developments in SAP's strategy, including perspectives on Autonomous Finance, AI assistants, and the Office of the CFO portfolio.

Following the presentation, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a facilitated roundtable discussion designed to encourage open dialogue, knowledge sharing, and peer networking. Exchange experiences, discuss common challenges and opportunities, and learn how other organisations are approaching transformation in a rapidly changing landscape.

What You'll Learn

  • Current developments in SAP's strategy for Autonomous Finance, AI assistants, and the Office of the CFO portfolio
  • How organisations are approaching finance transformation and AI adoption
  • Common challenges, opportunities, and lessons shared by peers navigating similar journeys
  • Key considerations for gaining capacity in your finance teams while maintaining governance and auditability
  • Practical ideas and next steps to help guide your organisation's approach to Autonomous Finance
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