As government agencies across Australia and New Zealand faced increasing expectations for transparency, accountability, and operational efficiency, modernising spend management was no longer optional—it was essential. Emerging technologies such as automation, AI, and mobile-first platforms reshaped how finance leaders managed public funds, reduced manual workloads, and ensured compliance.
In this webinar, we explored the four major trends transforming finance functions in the public sector from 2025 and beyond, including:
Maximising Government Spend through Digitisation: Automating spend processes to drive efficiencies, reduce errors, and improve real-time visibility.
Empowering Remote-Ready Finance Teams: Equipping staff with modern tools like mobile apps and integrated platforms for streamlined, compliant expense management.
Building Future-Ready Finance Systems: Adopting scalable, intelligent financial platforms that supported better forecasting, system integration, and data-driven decisions.
Strengthening Governance through AI and Analytics: Enhancing compliance, audit readiness, and transparency with advanced spend visibility and risk management capabilities.
Attendees heard from leading agencies already driving impact with modern digital solutions and gained actionable insights to help their organisations embrace innovation, optimise spend, and ensure long-term sustainability.
Your expert facilitators:
Angela Cotter
Director - Travel, Credit Cards & Concur Financial Operations Branch - Finance and Investment Division, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Christopher Sullivan
Senior Account Director, ANZ at SAP Concur
Murray Brown
Chief Finance and Sustainability Officer, Metro South Health
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