Are Finance Leaders ready for the digital transformation of B2B commerce?
B2B commerce is digitising at a high speed, with merchants promising the slick e-commerce experiences that millennial buyers have come to expect. But finance teams are being left to struggle with legacy tech and outdated processes, so they can’t innovate or keep pace with digital practices.
We surveyed and interviewed finance leaders in B2B commerce and learned that:
- 46% are unable to strike a balance between financial controls and growth initiatives
- 66% cannot consistently keep pace with the speed of e-commerce
- The top challenges faced are cash flow unpredictability (66%), cutting costs (49%) and managing payments and payment terms (44%)
At Hokodo, we’re not about spreading doom and gloom. We’re not just going to tell you the bad news and then eff off. Instead, we’ve developed an actionable guide to help you create a future-proof finance function.
More than just a research report
Develop robust financial controls
Build controls that protect your business and don't hinder growth.
Balance competing demands
Satisfy the often opposing needs of internal stakeholders and external parties.
Boost cash flow
Protect your cash flow while enabling customers to pay on terms.
Harness automation
Identify which tasks can be automated and those that still need the human touch.
Future-proof your finance team
Utilise technology to prepare your finance department for the future.
Keep up with the speed of e-commerce
Get ahead of the curve of digital transformation in B2B commerce.
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Meet the speakers
Louis Carbonnier
Hokodo
Louis is the co-founder and President of Hokodo where he leads the product strategy of the company’s payment terms solutions. Hokodo works with wholesalers, online B2B marketplaces and other merchants to make selling to business buyers easier.
Jorge Nasta Sergón
SolarMente
Jorge is Head of Corporate Finance at SolarMente, a Spanish cleantech based in Barcelona that aims to lead the energy transition in Spain and democratise access to clean energy by providing solar panels on a subscription basis.
Christian Frantz Hansen
Christian is a partner at the Business Partnering Institute – a consulting company aimed at elevating the potential of finance professionals.
Aman Mehra
Hokodo
Aman is VP Finance & Capital Markets at Hokodo, and has broad experience across strategy, corporate development, finance, and commercial functions.
John Dalrymple
Taveo
John is Chief Financial Office at Taveo, a leading UK insurance broker, and has extensive experience as a Finance Leader in many B2B organisations.