Finance Leadership Summit 2025

About the summit

Finance leaders play a pivotal role in navigating the shift from traditional Finance 1.0 to the dynamic, technology-driven Finance 5.0 era. As financial ecosystems become decentralized, data-driven, and automated, finance leaders play a crucial role in embracing digital transformation, risk management, and strategic decision-making to drive growth and resilience.

In recognition of their significant contributions to the finance functions, Dun & Bradstreet is pleased to organize the third edition of its flagship conference ‘Finance Leadership Summit 2025’ with the theme ‘Redefining the CFO Role – Transitioning to Finance 5.0’ on August 22, 2025 at Hotel Taj Santacruz, Mumbai.

The summit will feature

About Finance Elite

Finance Elite are the individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, expertise, and accomplishments in the field of finance. These individuals are often recognized for their strategic vision and innovative approaches in financial planning and stewardship.

About Finance Elite

Finance Elite are the individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, expertise, and accomplishments in the field of finance. These individuals are often recognized for their strategic vision and innovative approaches in financial planning and stewardship.

About the Theme: ‘Redefining the CFO Role – Transitioning to Finance 5.0’

The CFO role is evolving beyond finance management to driving business strategy, digital transformation, and long-term value creation.

The Strategic CFO: Leading the shift from traditional financial stewardship to becoming key drivers of business strategy and growth.
The Transformational CFO: Focuses on driving finance digitalization, leveraging AI, machine learning, and automation to transform financial processes.
The Future CFO: Embraces innovation, sustainability, and decentralized finance to shape the next era of financial leadership.

Who should attend?

Dun & Bradstreet Finance Leadership Summit is designed for a diverse range of professionals and industry stakeholders:

Finance Elite 2025

The Dun & Bradstreet Finance Elite 2025 is an endeavor to recognize finance leaders for their exceptional skills in navigating complex financial markets, making strategic decisions, and driving economic growth.

These trailblazers and innovators make significant contributions in the field of finance, helping businesses go above and beyond while also having a beneficial influence on the financial community at large.

Process:

Eligibility Criteria:

The Nominee must have at least 5 years of experience as CFO or Senior Finance Leader.
The Company where the nominee is currently employed must have a turnover of greater than INR 250 Crores as per the latest standalone financial statements.

Agenda

Time

Details

04:00 – 04:15 pm Registration

04.15 – 04.30 pm Welcome Address by Mr. Avinash Gupta, Managing Director & CEO – India, D&B: Navigating the Evolving Role of Financial Leadership

The Strategic CFO

04:30 – 05:15 pm Panel Discussion: From Financial Stewardship to Strategic Leadership: The New CFO Role

Aligning finance function with broader business vision
Proactive risk management and scenario planning – Protecting the business in uncertain times
Optimizing capital allocation and making informed investment strategies
The shift from traditional financial reporting to value creation through integrated reporting

Panel Composition: CFOs, Finance Leaders

05:15 – 05:45 pm Keynote Session: Unlocking Strategic Value: CFOs Collaborating Across Functions to Drive Business Performance

Promoting cross-department collaboration to align financial and operational goals
People management - Aligning financial objectives with talent acquisition and retention strategies
Collaborating with IT department to drive digital transformation, improve operational efficiency, and create value through technology

The Transformational CFO

05:45 – 06:15 pm Keynote Session: CFOs in the Age of Data and Technology

Navigating the balance between financial stewardship and technological innovation
How CFOs can leverage big data and analytics to drive strategic decision-making and operational improvements
Real-time financial insights - Moving from retrospective analysis to predictive analytics
The role of AI in automating financial operations, compliance monitoring, and risk detection

06:15 – 06:30 pm Networking Break

06:30 – 07:15 pm Panel Discussion: The Intersection of Finance and Cybersecurity

How can CFOs safeguard sensitive financial data in the evolving digital landscape?
Understanding the identification & mitigation of financial risks associated with cyberattacks and data breaches
Building a culture of cyber resilience within the finance teams
Navigating the evolving cybersecurity regulations in finance
Best practices for CFO-CISO collaboration to protect financial data

Panel Composition: CFOs, CIOs, CISOs, Finance Leaders

The Future CFO

07:15 – 07:30 pm Keynote Session: Next-Gen Financial Leadership: Shaping Tomorrow’s Financial Landscape

Focus on People – Upskilling finance professionals, managing diversity and including experts (such as data scientists and AI specialists)
Navigating the shift to cloud-based finance
Embracing hyperautomation for enhanced operational efficiency
Managing stakeholder expectations and fostering transparency
The growing emphasis on sustainability & ESG factors in corporate financial strategy

07:30 – 07:45 pm Keynote Session by Summit Partners

07:45 - 07:50 pm Launch of the Report "Rethinking the Future of Finance Leadership"

07:50 – 08:20 pm Felicitation of "Dun & Bradstreet Finance Elite 2025" winners

08:20 – 08:25 pm Vote of Thanks

08:25 pm onwards Networking Lunch

Get in Touch

Dun & Bradstreet Information Services India Pvt. Ltd.

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Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai - 400 072, Maharashtra

+91 - 22 – 49416666

Finleader@dnb.com