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Trends, Transformation & Tactical Leadership: The Finance Function in a Changing World

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Finance professionals are invited to join NI Chamber and Bank of Ireland for a business breakfast on Friday 5 September.

Specifically focused on the emerging trends impacting the profession, this peer-learning session will cover the risks and opportunities senior leaders in Northern Ireland need to know.

Alan Bridle, UK Economist at Bank of Ireland, will deliver a comprehensive economic overview, discussing the global economic picture and its implications for firms across the region.

Host Gary McDonald, Business Editor at The Irish News, will lead a panel of practitioners from a range of business sectors, who will share practical perspectives on how finance teams can lead through volatility, enhance performance, and drive organisational value.

Join us for a focused conversation on:

  • NI in a Global Economy: What global and UK economic trends mean for NI finance leaders
  • Capital & Credit: Strategies for navigating high interest rates and tighter lending conditions
  • Agility in Uncertainty: How finance teams are responding to labour and supply chain pressures
  • Digital Transformation: The evolving role of automation and data in financial strategy
  • Finance & ESG: Aligning financial decision-making with sustainability and compliance goals
  • Futureproofing the Finance Function: Building skills, resilience, and leadership in your team

Featuring Panellists:

  • Patrick Anderson, Vice-President & Chief Finance and Resources Officer, Queen’s University Belfast
  • Tiarnán O’Neill, Group Finance Director, Galgorm Collection
  • Sarah-Jayne Hunniford, Vice President, ICAEW and Group Finance Director, The Mount Charles Group
  • Rachael McCarthy, Head of Finance,USEL (Ulster Supported Employment Limited)

This event is free for NI Chamber members. Spaces are limited, so we encourage you to register early to secure your place.