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AI in action 

We're hosting an exclusive event for finance leaders and we'd love for you to join us.

Date: 25 September 2025

Time: 16:00 - 20:30

Location: Menier Penthouse, 5th Floor, 38 Southwark St, London SE1 1UN

This evening will feature live AI demos and expert insights from leading technology partners, a thought-provoking panel discussion and the chance to connect with fellow finance leaders over drinks and canapés.

*Please note, this is a closed, invite-only event. All registrations will be reviewed to ensure alignment with the event’s audience. Confirmation will be sent via email to all confirmed delegates within 24 hours of sign-up.

Event information

Agenda

16:00 - 16:30 Guest arrival and drinks reception
16:30 - 16:45 Welcome and introduction
16:45 - 17:45

Presentation

Discover how AI is transforming the finance function through:

01 | Practical applications across planning, forecasting, and close

02 | Innovations driving efficiency and accuracy in finance teams

03 | Future trends shaping the finance industry

04 | Live demos from Sage Intacct, FloQast, Pigment, Kyriba and Workiva

17:45 - 18:00 Short break
18:00 - 18:30 Panel discussion
18:30 - 19:00 Audience Q&A
19:00 - 20:30 Networking and canapés

Event details

Upon arrival, you’ll be taken into our private space via a lift that provides direct access to the Menier Penthouse. We’ll welcome you with a champagne drinks reception to start the evening.

After the panel discussion, enjoy a selection of carefully curated drinks and canapés as you network with fellow finance leaders in a relaxed and inspiring setting.

If you have any allergies or dietary requirements, please let us know in your registration above.

The event will officially conclude at 20:30.

Panelists

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Dalton Rodgers

Solutions Consultant | FloQast

Dalton Rodgers is a key member of FloQast’s Solutions Consulting team in Europe. He is an ACCA qualified accountant and former Finance Manager, with over 10 years of experience spanning various sectors including financial services, automotive, and telecommunications.

Dalton leverages his extensive financial and accounting knowledge to help organisations enhance their accounting processes through forward-thinking SaaS solutions. His ability to connect between accounting teams and technology makes him an invaluable partner for finance departments seeking scalable growth and modernising processes.

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Tom Coldman

Account Executive | FloQast

Tom Coldman is a key member of FloQast’s go-to-market team in Europe. An ACA-qualified accountant trained at EY, Tom brings deep financial expertise and a passion for helping organisations optimise their accounting processes with innovative SaaS solutions. His ability to bridge technical accounting and commercial strategy makes him a valuable partner for finance teams seeking to modernise and achieve scalable growth.

 

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Tom Callway

Vice President Product Marketing | Kyriba

With over 20 years’ experience in cloud, open-source and fintech, Tom has led marketing strategies that brought breakthrough technologies to market -including the launch of k3s, the industry’s leading lightweight Kubernetes distribution. He is also co-author of two Wiley “For Dummies” guides on Kubernetes and container security.

Fahmi Krid

Fahmi Krid

Sales Executive | Kyriba

Fahmi leverages deep technical and financial expertise to support CFOs and treasurers in optimising treasury and finance functions. Drawing on a foundation in software engineering and extensive experience in both corporate and sell-side finance, he led Kyriba solution delivery for six years before moving into sales. Collaborating closely with clients, product and implementation teams, he delivers practical strategies to enhance cash visibility, streamline liquidity management and strengthen financial decision-making through technology. Based in the UK and Ireland, Fahmi partners with Kyriba’s clients and partners to accelerate the adoption of modern treasury solutions and achieve tangible business results.

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Ian Rose

Principal Solutions Consultant | Sage

Ian Rose is an experienced solutions consultant with over two decades of experience in enterprise software and pre-sales strategy. Currently serving as Principal Solutions Consultant at Sage Intacct, Ian leads strategic engagements that help organisations optimise financial operations through cloud-based finance solutions. Before Sage, Ian worked with Capita IB Solutions and NetSuite, further enriching his technical and consultative skillset.
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Marvin Fletcher Rogers

Principal Consultant | Sage

Marvin jointly leads Sage’s global Private Equity practice for the UK and Ireland, collaborating with private equity teams to drive finance transformation in portfolio companies. He specialises in implementing scalable, AI-driven systems that improve financial visibility, streamline operations and position businesses for growth and exit.

Marvin also heads Sage’s UK strategic communities, advising scaleups and finance leaders on leveraging emerging technologies to accelerate digital transformation and build robust finance functions.

With extensive experience guiding high-growth organisations through cloud-based transformations in ERP, CRM, FP&A and reporting, Marvin empowers clients to achieve lasting operational excellence.

 
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Mirko Jansen

Senior Solution Consultant | Workiva

Mirko Jansen is an experienced Senior Solution Consultant at Workiva. As a qualified management accountant, he brings twelve years of experience in financial reporting, gained during his tenure at Deloitte and HSBC in Germany and London. For the past four years at Workiva, Mirko has focused on the financial services sector across EMEA.
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Steve Taylor

Solution Consultant | Pigment

Steve has over 20 years of experience helping organisations optimise their planning processes and unlock business value. He brings deep expertise across implementation, solution consulting and global enablement, with a track record of leading successful planning transformations at scale.

Known for combining technical depth with strategic thinking, Steve now supports clients in building agile, insight-driven planning environments that drive better, faster decisions.

Meet your hosts

Jamie Benaron

Jamie Benaron

Director | VantagePoint

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John Fuggles

Partnerships Manager | VantagePoint

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Thomas Ibbotson

Head of AI | VantagePoint

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