What is “DGS at HRC LeadersHub: SAP S/4HANA, AI and automation for Finance Transformation”?

It is an online event by DGS S.p.A. dedicated to the transformation of the Finance function, with a focus on SAP S/4HANA, AI, and automation. The event centers on the evolution of roles, skills, and organizational models in the Accounting, Tax, and Treasury areas, in collaboration with HRC LeadersHub.

Why is the Finance function changing?

The Finance function is changing because, alongside the traditional responsibility for reliable numbers, a broader role is emerging. Today, Finance must read data, interpret business trends, and contribute to strategic decisions in a context where processes, technologies, and skills evolve together.

The evolution of ERP systems, the adoption of SAP S/4HANA, AI, and advanced automation are changing the daily work of Accounting, Tax, and Treasury areas. Activities such as reconciliations, controls, tax monitoring, cash flow forecasting, and anomaly analysis are becoming increasingly integrated into digital workflows, creating space for a more analysis- and planning-oriented Finance function.

What impact do AI and automation have on Finance processes?

AI and automation are making Finance processes more digital, timely, and integrated. This increases the value of professional judgment, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to translate financial information into business decisions, with direct effects on organizational transformation journeys.

In this scenario, the availability of more timely data and more automated processes does not replace the human contribution; it makes it more relevant. Digital transformation therefore takes on an organizational dimension that requires new balances between technology, people, and processes, especially in SAP S/4HANA projects.

What skills are needed to lead Finance Transformation?

Skills are just as central as technology. Curiosity, continuous learning, critical thinking, communication, and change leadership are essential elements for supporting the evolution of Finance teams and building more integrated working models.

The topic also concerns the ability to work collaboratively across functions and to interpret data from a decision-making perspective. For this reason, the transformation of the Finance function is not only a technological shift, but also an evolution of the professional role and of the language used within the organization.

Who will speak at the DGS event with HRC LeadersHub?

Francesco Carrabba, SAP S/4HANA Practice Director at DGS, will speak at the event. His contribution will provide the perspective of DGS’s SAP Center of Excellence, with a focus on the impact of AI and automation in SAP S/4HANA projects and on the role of people in technology adoption journeys.

His speech will be part of the online event “Finance Transformation: New roles and skills to drive growth and investments in complex markets,” promoted in collaboration with HRC LeadersHub. The meeting will bring together Finance executives for a discussion on the new language, skills, and organizational models of the Finance function.

When does the event take place?

The event is scheduled for June 24, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and will take place online. The date and time set the stage for a discussion aimed at the Finance community, with the goal of exploring the new roles and skills linked to growth and investment in complex markets.