In a landscape where finance teams are expected to deliver faster, cleaner closes and real-time insights, the right ERP and close automation stack has become mission-critical. The ERP & Fast Close Tech Showcase spotlights how modern platforms streamline consolidation, automate reconciliations, reduce manual journal work, and surface actionable analytics. Speakers discuss how finance leaders can shorten the close cycle, strengthen controls, and improve decision speed by integrating best-in-class solutions across the ERP-to-close continuum.
This session brings together product and go-to-market leaders from leading finance tech companies to demonstrate practical workflows and share lessons from real implementations. From multi-entity consolidation and intercompany automation to variance analysis and continuous close practices, the showcase offers a pragmatic view of what “fast close” looks like in 2026. Live demos and expert commentary help teams map capabilities to their own environments and prioritize near-term wins without disrupting core processes.
Highlights:
- Real-world demos of close acceleration: reconciliations, consolidations, and automated postings
- How ERPs and close tools integrate to reduce manual work and improve auditability
- Playbooks for multi-entity, multi-currency, and intercompany complexity
- Practical steps to move toward a continuous close while maintaining strong controls
- Metrics that matter: DSO/DPO, close time, data quality, and variance explainability
- Adoption tactics to align finance, accounting, and IT for a successful rollout
Speakers/Links:
Ashley Broome — Solutions Consultant, Sage
Taylor Andrew — Business Development Manager, AccountsIQ
Rohit Kanwara — Head of Revenue, Zap
Nathan Tully — EMEA Sales Leader, Numeric
David Tuck — Co-Founder & CEO, Mayday
Kevin Appleby — COO & Podcast Host, GrowCFO
