{"id":16001,"date":"2023-09-26T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-26T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/?p=16001"},"modified":"2025-05-07T14:54:42","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T13:54:42","slug":"automation-revolutionises-finance-fuels-career-growth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/automation-revolutionises-finance-fuels-career-growth\/","title":{"rendered":"How automation revolutionises finance and fuels career growth"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"entry-header has-dark-background-color entry-header--has-illustration entry-header--has-illustration--generic\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-header__row row align-center\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col col-lg-7 col-xlg-6 entry-header__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"component component-single-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-header__misc text--subtitle text--uppercase text--small\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/category\/technology-innovation\/\" class=\"entry-header__link\">Technology &amp; Innovation<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-title-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"entry-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tHow automation revolutionises finance and fuels career growth\t\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"entry-header__description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"single-post-details container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"col\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"posted-on \"><time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2023-09-26T10:00:00+01:00\">26 September, 2023<\/time><\/span><span class=\"reading-time\"> min read<\/span>\n\t\t<button\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"social-share-button button button--icon button--secondary js-social-share-button\"\n\t\t\tdata-share-title=\"How automation revolutionises finance and fuels career growth\"\n\t\t\tdata-share-url=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/automation-revolutionises-finance-fuels-career-growth\/\"\n\t\t\tdata-share-text=\"Please read this interesting article\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"social-share-button__share-label\">Share<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"social-share-button__copy-label\" hidden>Copy Link<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"social-share-button__copy-tooltip\" aria-hidden=\"true\" hidden>Copied<\/span>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/header>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-author has-dark-background-color alignfull\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"co-authors\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-author-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"entry-author\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/author\/asavinwattanajantra\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/03\/Asavin-350x350.jpg\" class=\"entry-author__image\" alt=\"Asavin\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/03\/Asavin-350x350.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/03\/Asavin-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/03\/Asavin-810x810.jpg 810w, https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/03\/Asavin.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 40px) 100vw, 40px\" \/>\t\t\t\t<span class=\"entry-author__name\">Asavin Wattanajantra<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Time, just like any valuable commodity, is always coveted.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The saying \u201ctime is money\u201d carries literal weight in finance. It\u2019s not just an asset, it\u2019s a crucial factor in determining success.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">In a quest to manage numerous responsibilities\u2014such as strategic planning, budgeting, financial reporting, and ensuring compliance\u2014CFOs and finance teams often find time must be juggled to be both their greatest adversary and most invaluable ally.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">In this article, we explore how automation has the potential to revolutionise your time management for financial processes and positively influence your work-life balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Here&#8217;s what we cover:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#streamlining\">Streamlining financial processes: How automation frees up time<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#how\">How Pizza Pilgrims is driving growth through automation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#achieve\">Achieve a quicker close for high-value activities<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#balance\">Balance work and wellbeing<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#final\">Final thoughts on using the power of automation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><div class=\"single-cta\">\n\t<a\n\t\tclass=\"button button--primary gate-598add71-2024-4fc8-9366-3507dfcd2151\"\n\t\trole=\"button\"\n\t\tdata-button-location=\"content_area\"\n\t\thref=\"#gate-598add71-2024-4fc8-9366-3507dfcd2151\"\n\t>Download your free copy of Fast close. Faster insights, and discover how financial professionals are closing the books faster with automation<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"streamlining\">Streamlining financial processes: How automation frees up time&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The process of manually finalising your financial records for a given period, or &#8216;closing the books&#8217;, is often overwhelming because of:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Painstaking manual data entry and cross-referencing&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Significant time and resources needed for tasks such as reconciling accounts and preparing financial statements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The scope for human error&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The repetitive nature of the work.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">It\u2019s automation that removes the pain of manual closing.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">A new research report by Sage, Fast close. Faster insights, says most finance teams spend nearly three months a year on month-end close activities alone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">With automation, you can cut that time by 29%\u2014two days per month or 24 days a year.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Here are three ways automation can work for you:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Invoice processing&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Use a system that can automatically capture, validate, and process invoices, streamlining your workflow.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>With automation, the time spent on invoice processing can be reduced by up to 80%, freeing up three times more time for more impactful activities.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Financial reporting&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Implement an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/sage-business-cloud\/intacct\/financial-reporting-dashboards\/\">automated reporting tool<\/a> to generate accurate and visually appealing reports with just a few clicks.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Focus on analysing the data, identifying trends, and delivering valuable insights to support strategic decision-making.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Financial reconciliations&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Use automation technology to simplify and accelerate the financial reconciliation process.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No more manually matching and verifying transactions across multiple accounts or systems.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how\">How Pizza Pilgrims is driving growth through automation&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">As businesses grow, they must evolve their processes to match. A compelling illustration of this is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/success-stories\/pizza-pilgrims-ltd\/\">Pizza Pilgrims story<\/a>, underlining the transformative potential of automation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The growing pizza chain found its conventional calendar month financial reporting inadequate, prompting a shift to a 4-4-5 retail calendar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">However, its old accounting system, Xero, wasn\u2019t up to the task, leading to cumbersome month-end procedures.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Recognising these inefficiencies, Sophie Gilchriest, finance director at Pizza Pilgrims, sought a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/sage-business-cloud\/intacct\/\">cloud financial management system<\/a> capable of automating and streamlining the process.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The goal was to find a solution that could adapt to their evolving needs and handle the increased volume of data from their expanding operation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The search led them to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/sage-business-cloud\/intacct\/\">Sage Intacct<\/a>, software offering robust automation capabilities. Alongside its implementation partner PwC, Pizza Pilgrims successfully transitioned to Sage Business Cloud.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">This partnership minimised the transition period and ensured the efficient integration of the new system, positively and immediately affecting Pizza Pilgrims\u2019 month-end procedures.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Pizza Pilgrims&#8217; journey showcases the power of automation. By adopting Sage Intacct, the business streamlined its financial operations and simplified its procedures, efficiently scaling to match its growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><div class=\"single-cta\">\n\t<a\n\t\tclass=\"button button--primary gate-598add71-2024-4fc8-9366-3507dfcd2151\"\n\t\trole=\"button\"\n\t\tdata-button-location=\"content_area\"\n\t\thref=\"#gate-598add71-2024-4fc8-9366-3507dfcd2151\"\n\t>Download your free copy of Fast close. Faster insights, and discover how financial professionals are closing the books faster with automation<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"achieve\">Achieve a quicker close for high-value activities&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">You\u2019ll achieve a quicker close by automating your processes. Here\u2019s how you benefit:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Improve agility and flexibility&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">A quicker close provides more time for your team to respond to changing market conditions and shifting priorities.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your team can pivot and change course quickly, adapt to new scenarios, and stay ahead of the competition.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhanced agility and flexibility align with today\u2019s dynamic business environment, where businesses must act quickly and precisely to stay ahead.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enhanced visibility and transparency&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">A faster close improves visibility into key performance metrics, giving your team the insights they need to make informed decisions.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stakeholders can access real-time data to help identify trends, uncover inefficiencies, and make better-informed strategic decisions.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strategic planning and proactive decision-making&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Automation allows for a shift from reactive to proactive decision-making. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">You can analyse business performance thoughtfully, identify risks and opportunities, and create visionary strategies to drive success.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The finance department becomes a strategic partner to the rest of the organisation.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cross-functional collaboration helps to align financial goals with broader business objectives.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Financial and data analysis&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">With automation handling repetitive tasks, your finance team can devote more time to financial analysis and gain a competitive edge.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Delve deep into financial data, identifying trends, patterns, and insights that flag areas of opportunity and risk.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make informed decisions that promote growth and profitability.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Forecasting&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Forecasting plays a critical role in strategic planning and resource allocation.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Build robust, accurate forecasts that guide business decisions by leveraging historical data, industry trends, and market analysis.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>These forecasts help optimise budgeting, resource allocation, and goal setting, ensuring the company is on track to meet its objectives.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"balance\">Balance work and wellbeing&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The time dividend isn\u2019t just a boon for your productivity\u2014it could help you and your finance team lead more balanced and fulfilling lives.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Build your skills and cultivate a strong team&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">You can focus on mentoring, coaching, and developing your team members, fostering a positive work environment, and empowering them to take ownership of their roles.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">By building a high-performing team, you lighten your workload and create a support system that shares your vision, increasing overall efficiency and fulfilment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Grow personally:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Expand your knowledge and skill set to bring fresh perspectives, new ideas, and innovative approaches to your business.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enhance your leadership capabilities, improve processes, and drive long-term success.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Lift your team by:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Organising team-building activities, fostering innovation, and improving communication and collaboration.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Developing new policies that enhance employee wellbeing.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cultivating a high-performance culture to drive engagement and retention, ultimately improving your bottom line.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wellbeing and self-care&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">As a finance leader, you have a never-ending list of responsibilities and demands. It\u2019s easy to get caught up in the daily grind, feeling overwhelmed and struggling to find balance.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Spend time to lead a more balanced and fulfilling life. You have the power to create a positive impact both in your professional and personal space.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">It\u2019s essential to prioritise self-care. Create blocks in your schedule to engage in activities that recharge your batteries and promote overall wellbeing.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Whether exercising, practising mindfulness, or pursuing hobbies, make time to take care of yourself.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reclaim precious time that you can dedicate to your loved ones.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leave the office on time and be fully present with your family and friends.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">When you prioritise self-care, you are better equipped to handle challenges and have greater clarity of mind to make sound decisions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Embrace the opportunities that automation presents and use the time it gives you to focus on what truly matters.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"final\">Final thoughts on using the power of automation&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">From enhancing productivity and efficiency to driving career growth, automation paves the way for unprecedented improvements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">It\u2019s not just about working smarter, it\u2019s about harnessing the tools and technologies that allow us to do so.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Improved work-life balance is another compelling benefit, allowing you to achieve more without compromising personal time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">But understanding and embracing automation doesn\u2019t happen overnight. It takes deliberate steps and an openness to learning and adapting to new working methods.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n \n<div class=\"single-cta gated-content\">\n\t<div class=\"single-cta__positioner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"single-cta__wrapper has-dark-background-color\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"single-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"single-cta__title h3\">Fast close. 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