What's New in Business Finance?

Local Events for Finance and Accounting Professionals

Innovative products and expert advice for business finance & accounting

The finance industry is constantly changing. Business 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

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Risk

Cybercrime, insurance, fraud, debt

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ERP

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

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Tax

Planning, making tax digital, compliance

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Services

Financial reporting, consultancy, legal, audit

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HR

Pensions, private health, payroll, training

Where?

TWICKENHAM

17 March

LEEDS

28th April

BIRMINGHAM

29th April

MANCHESTER

23rd June

New for 2026 ‘5 in twenty’

Thought leadership sessions for senior marketing professionals that are insightful, relevant and actionable.

5 valuable takeaways delivered in twenty minute sessions.

Even more content packed into a four hour event. – Delivering more value in less time.

Focussed exclusively on content. – No fluff, no sales pitches, no repetition

An improved audio experience through your own headphones. – Like having your own personal speaker.

Make budgeting suck less

Adam Rakich

Northexis

Because what if…budgeting and forecasting weren’t the worst things you had to do? Adam Rakich has seen more planning processes you have, and in this session he will discuss five key areas to spend your time on to make things better immediately – with zero investment required. You will learn from the hubris of Jurassic Park, milk the cow of budgeting, apply the philosophy of James Bond to your planning process…and more!

Perils of AI in Finance

Matthew Goldstraw

RSM

Finance stands at the frontline of AI adoption and risk. As teams embrace new tools, they must also safeguard the business—balancing rapid innovation with rising risks, data challenges and the need for flawless auditability.

5in20 - Key Process Automation Principals

Richard Fishburn

Spectrum Digital

Process before technology. Outcomes before tools. In this fast-paced finance session, Richard Fishburn shares five practical automation principals covering fixing processes before automating, prioritisation, tooling, avoiding failure and real AP and AR opportunities. Automation last. Process first.

What finance leaders must get right when choosing accounting software

Elaine Birch

AccountsIQ

Selecting new finance software is no longer just about making an IT upgrade. It’s a strategic leadership decision with long-term implications for control, insight and scale. In this fast-paced session, we’ll share five critical considerations every senior finance leader should weigh up before committing to a new platform, from future-proofing and data confidence to organisational impact and ROI.

How AI agents are transforming finance teams in 2026

Rasmus Areskoug

Paraglide AI

Rasmus' delivers 5 insights in 20 minutes about how AI agents are transforming finance teams today, and in the future. How are agents different from co-pilots and rule-based automation? Where are the high ROI use-cases? How to tell hype from reality? What impact does AI have on the finance team of the future? What can you do today to get started?

Insight into a smooth finance system implementation

Zheng Zeng

Xledger

How can you ensure your next finance system rollout delivers real value? What are the factors that determine success? In this session, Zheng will uncover the essentials to a seamless finance system rollout, from preparation through to go-live, that helps to keep users confident, energised and ready for lasting impact. Drawing on extensive implementation experience, Zheng will explore five essential insights in this focused 20‑minute session, giving attendees clear and practical points of focus for delivering a smooth finance system transition.

Eat the elephant: how to de-risk finance system change

Gary McKnight

Thinc

Most finance leaders are stuck on a treadmill. Painful processes like month end crowd out the thinking time needed to change those processes and implement the right finance systems. But you don’t fix finance by swallowing change whole. You fix it one bite at a time – by spreading the risks of change. This seminar covers 5 practical and evidence-backed ways (from how we've helped hundreds of SME finance teams) you can achieve that, starting today - from making sure you don't waste time to justifying the financial investment.

Who's Exhibiting

LONDON

23rd September

BRISTOL

20th October

BIRMINGHAM

12th November

MANCHESTER

1st December

Your vision, our solution

Specialist exhibitors

Providing one-on-one advice

financeSHOWCASE is tailored exclusively for Buisness Finance Professionals. The events present a diverse range of specialist exhibitors showcasing 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.

HEADLINE SPONSOR - Scalable cloud accounting to help you grow

From Clock‑In to Pay‑Out - All in One with AMS HR Pay Roll

Bring your revenue in faster with accounts receivable automation

Expense management built for finance teams

Global XBRL and iXBRL compliance solutions provider

Institute of Financial Operations & Leadership

Specialists in Finance application integration

Better planning and reporting, without all the fluff

The smartest way to get paid on time

RSM: Audit, Tax and Consulting Solutions

Specialist insurance solutions for UK businesses

We automate dull and repetitive finance processes

Smarter Finance. Global Growth. Powered by Staria

Our solutions unlock time for strategic management

Global business payments and FX risk management

Accounting & Financial Management Software

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Mar

17

March 17, 2026 @ 10:00 am - Allianz Stadium

Now in the fabulous south stand in this iconic venue.. Free entry, NEW fiveintwenty feature and dozens of finance experts in one room.

Apr

28

April 28, 2026 @ 10:00 am - New Dock

The location for many of our best attendances. Free entry, NEW fiveintwenty theatre feature, thought leadership of the highest quality.

Apr

29

April 29, 2026 @ 10:00 am - Villa Park

The latest finance advice at one of the oldest football stadiums. NEW fiveintwenty theatre productions and a host of finance experts.

Jun

23

June 23, 2026 @ 10:00 am - Old Trafford Stadium

Join us and some of the UK's leading finance experts at one of the world's most famous theatres and watch our new fiveintwenty lectures.

Sep

22

September 22, 2026 @ 10:00 am - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Join 100+ finance professionals at financeSHOWCASE London! Free entry, expert seminars leading suppliers... CPD certificates.

Oct

20

October 20, 2026 @ 10:00 am - Ashton Gate Stadium

Get ready to dive into the latest finance trends and strategies at the financeSHOWCASE Bristol - it's going to be a game-changer!

Nov

12

November 12, 2026 @ 10:00 am - Edgbaston Stadium

Join us at the financeSHOWCASE Birmingham for a day filled with innovative finance strategies and networking opportunities!

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

News and views from the accounting & finance community

How AI Agents Automate Accounts Receivable

Banking, Services, Technology

This week's guest blog is from one of our exhibitors, Paraglide: Accounts receivable automation is one of the biggest opportunities in finance today. AR clerks spend much of their time chasing customers for payments, sending invoice reminders, and answering billing...

What has been shaping CFO mindsets in 2025 (and why it matters)

Banking, Risk, Services, Technology

CFO mindsets have definitely had to change in 2025. This is mainly because of an increased focus on technology and data (especially AI), a drive to lead growth and transformation, and a need to manage volatility and risk in an uncertain global landscape. This shift...

Are you grappling with budget sinkholes as AI drives up your spend?

Banking, Services

This week's guest post is from our exhibitor, Forecast 5: In an article published in CyberSecurityDive, unexpected cloud bills, outdated software licenses and shadow IT are slated to frustrate finance teams trying to control their budgets in 2025. Based on a survey...

Cloud computing in finance: what can we expect for 2026?

Banking, Risk, Services, Technology

Cloud computing has transformed our day-to-day lives. The biggest impact it has had is providing on-demand access to computing resources and services over the internet, which of course enables seamless remote work. It also enables on-demand entertainment via...

What is the point of forecasting?

Banking, HR

This week's guest blog is from one of our exhibitors, Compas: What is the point of forecasting? It is a fair question, given that forecasts are rarely 100% correct. Another, equally pertinent question is what makes a good forecast, from a business perspective? In...

Are financial tools a necessity?

Banking, Risk, Technology

The short answer? yes. But let’s explain. Just what ARE financial tools? Well, If you ask Google: ‘They are resources, both physical and digital, used to manage, analyse, and plan finances. They range from simple budgeting apps to complex enterprise resource...

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