Innovative products and expert advice for business finance & accounting

The finance industry is constantly changing. CFOs, finance managers and in-house finance professionals know that their success depends on adapting and evolving to meet new challenges, embracing new ideas and introducing technologies to support business finance growth.

Our mission? To share our combined ‘know-how’ with inspirational seminars and expert exhibitors, all sharing their experience and expertise – in an engaging exhibition environment.
Learn about strategies, find new products and spark new ideas for your business.

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Banking

Business finance, expenses, factoring, crowdfunding, payment systems, Foreign Currency

Risk

Cybercrime, insurance, fraud, debt

ERP

ERP and accounting software, payments, business intelligence, cryptocurrency, data analytics, budgeting

Tax

Planning, making tax digital, compliance

Services

Financial reporting, consultancy, legal, audit

HR

Pensions, private health, payroll, training

Expert Speakers – Informative Seminars

Join us for free thought-provoking, educational seminars

Discover a wealth of knowledge and expertise at our upcoming financeSHOWCASE educational seminars. Tailored exclusively for finance professionals, they provide invaluable insights into the latest trends, strategies, and best practices in the industry.

Delivered by renowned experts and thought leaders, the seminars cover a wide range of topics, from banking, risk assessment, tax services and HR to regulatory compliance, invoice and currency, cybercrime and data analytics.

Immerse yourself in a dynamic learning environment providing the latest information and technological advancements, network with peers, and gain the tools and insights necessary to excel.

AI Agents vs AI Assistants vs Accounting Apps - which will you use in 2025?
Michael Wood
Translucent
There is already a large ecosystem of accounting and finance Apps, but AI is going to completely change the landscape of products and vendors available to you. In 2025 a significant number of specialist accounting and finance AI Agents will be released. In addition the AI Assistants from the likes of OpenAI and Google will be able to help you with your work. In this talk Michael will explore the tools that are available today, and those that will be available this year to help you understand how you will be able to use AI in your role in 2025.
“You’ve earned the right to grow”
Gareth Anderson
Allica Bank
With so much uncertainty, change and challenge, business leaders would be forgiven for asking “how do I make sense of it all?” and “how can I ensure my business successfully navigates through it all to achieve our ambitions?” It’s always been true that the most successful, resilient, and entrepreneurial businesses set themselves up to earn the right to grow…. Gareth Anderson (Head of Business Management at Allica Bank) will draw on his 17 years of experience in financial services working closely with business owners, talking to what great business leaders do to earn the right to grow, whilst covering the practical steps on how businesses can become more resilient to not only survive in the present but thrive into the future.
Sharing practical e-invoicing experiences
Christian Balk
RSM
Join RSM expert Christian Balk, Head of Global E-invoicing and Digital Reporting to learn about the impact of the global shift towards mandatory e-invoicing on your business. Discover how the right approach, connecting finance, tax, and tech teams, can help your business prepare for e-invoicing.
Better Begins Now: Empowering the Modern CFO
Nick Longden
AccountsIQ
Mounting pressures and a lack of actionable insights are leaving CFOs stressed and overworked. AccountsIQ’s CRO, Nick Longden, breaks down key survey findings and equips finance leaders with the strategies, tools and AI-driven solutions they need to regain control and drive success.
Drive growth in your business through efficient finance
Richard Tamlyn
Bluestone
The ever-changing landscape of technology advancements in the finance industry is breaking down barriers and transforming how easy it is for finance professionals to access the capital they need for their business to drive growth in a more effective and efficient way. The launch of technological advancements aimed at speeding up the quote-to-proposal-to-payout process, with auto-decisioning, e-documentation and API interactions with smaller funders in the market as well as larger banks are testament to the flexibility they can now offer businesses looking to access bespoke finance solutions and get decisions faster than ever before.
What can Business Learn from Bees and Tractors
Alex White
Xeinadin Northwest
The talk will draw from the behaviour of bees and how they communicate to ensure the hive survives. This will highlight how businesses need to both exploit their place in their respective markets but also explore new products, markets, services etc. It will also touch upon the perceived challenges/opportunities of AI with particular reference to the experience in America of the introduction of the tractor and how they replaced the horse as the primary means of ploughing farmland.
Modern Treasury: Consolidate & Conquer
James Camilleri
Fyorin
Synopsis: Learn how you can navigate multi-entity treasury challenges with confidence. Discover the unified approach to AP, APR and treasury to replace fragmented systems, streamline compliance, and deliver real-time cash visibility across all subsidiaries.
Preparing for Investment and Growth
David Atherton
Staria
Join us to discover the crucial steps for preparing your business for investment and growth. Learn how to demonstrate your business's potential, explore various funding options, and understand strategies for mergers, acquisitions, and global expansion. We'll also cover effective growth strategies and the importance of investing in the right people, partners, and technology to ensure a successful growth journey.
Automating Finance: Robots in Reconciliation
Richard Fishburn
Spectrum Digital
Discover how Robotic Process Automation is streamlining reconciliations by minimising manual tasks. Learn about the challenges of traditional methods and how robots promise to simplify these repetitive finance processes for greater efficiency.
Boosting the Bottom Line with Apprenticeships
Jo Scott
Kaplan
Understand how government funding can be used to cover up to 100% of your training costs. This session will look at the different ways apprenticeship funding can be used, whether you pay into the levy or not. It will cover looking at new recruits to build a talent pipeline but also how it can be used to train existing staff.

Your vision, our solution

Specialist exhibitors

Providing one-on-one advice

financeSHOWCASE is tailored exclusively for Finance Directors, CFOs, Accounting and Finance Managers. The events present a diverse range of specialist exhibitors ready to showcase their expertise and cutting-edge solutions, and to help you navigate complex financial landscapes with confidence. Among the lineup, renowned consulting companies offer valuable insights into finance and accounting subjects. Learn about the latest innovative software and tools designed to streamline business operations. From strategies on budgeting, planning and digital, to compliance, audit and legal – learn from the experts how to streamline your financial operations.

AccountsIQ
HEADLINE SPONSOR - Scalable cloud accounting to help you grow
Allica Bank
No-nonsense banking for established businesses
Bluestone
Bluestone provides finance solutions to UK businesses
Chaser
Bring your revenue in faster with accounts receivable automation
Compas
Integrated planning and analytics on the cloud
Forecast 5
Forecast 5 – essential for cashflow budgeting and forecasting
ICAEW
ICAEW supports over 208,000 members & students.
Kaplan
Award winning training provider
Mandant
Specialists in Finance application integration
Mindful Education
Your blended learning partner for professional qualifications
RSM UK
RSM: Audit, Tax and Consulting Solutions
Scan-Optics
Digitise, Organise and Optimise your data
Sedulo
Personably delivered financial services for SMEs, corporate entities, not-for-profits and private clients
Spectrum Digital
We automate dull and repetitive finance processes
Staria
Fintech Services  & Software for local and International Trade
Translucent
The CFO super-app for multi-entity finance teams
Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting UK
Our solutions unlock time for strategic management
Xactly Corporation
Unified Intelligence to Unlock Revenue Potential
Xe
Global business payments and FX risk management
Xledger
Accounting & Financial Management Software

Testimonial

“The team at financeSHOWCASE is delighted to launch this new event theme, which will join our well-established itSHOWCASE and marketingSHOWCASE portfolio. The positive and relaxed atmosphere at these events provides ample opportunities for discussion. Lots of takeaways from the talks too.”

Steve Jones

CEO, Framework Media Ltd

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