Unlocking Value with Sage: Authentic Intelligence in Finance: We are delighted to host our next iFD Community session in collaboration with Sage, featuring a presentation by Marvin Fletcher Rogers, Principal Consultant and Head of Private Equity and Growth.
This session will explore how tech-enabled finance transformation is reshaping the future of finance within high-growth and private equity-backed businesses. From cloud-native ERP to AI-powered decision-making, Marvin will share practical insights on how finance leaders can future-proof operations and unlock value through smarter systems and better data.
Date: Friday 1 August 2025
Time: 1pm-2pm
Location: Microsoft Teams
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Marvin Fletcher Rogers
Principal Consultant, Head of Private Equity and Growth, Sage
Marvin co-leads Sage’s Global Private Equity Practice, focusing on the UK and Ireland. He works closely with private equity operating teams to deliver tech-enabled finance transformation across portfolio companies, using AI-powered, mid-market finance solutions.
In addition, Marvin leads Sage’s UK and Ireland strategic communities, where he advises scaleups and finance leaders on accelerating AI-driven digital transformation across the finance function.
Prior to joining Sage, Marvin held senior product specialist roles at NetSuite, Oracle and Freshworks, leading cloud-native tech stack transformations across ERP, CRM, PSA, subscription billing, Financial Planning and Analysis and reporting.
WHAT WE WILL COVER
During this session, Marvin will explore:
The evolving role of the office of finance
- How finance leaders are strategic partners in growth
- FinOps challenges faced by scaling businesses, including system complexity, resource constraints and the need for real-time insight.
The value creation levers:
- Unlocking organic and inorganic growth strategies: Supporting M&A, fundraising and expansion through data-driven decision-making.
- Delivering scale with AI-powered automation: Freeing up time and resources by automating transactional tasks and streamlining workflows.
- Maximising enterprise value through financial transparency: Building investor confidence with accurate, real-time reporting and greater financial clarity.
Best-in-class strategies for scalable growth:
- Practical steps to drive sustainable growth across finance operations.
- Using Sage Intacct Copilot to enhance decision-making, increase efficiency and support strategic initiatives at scale.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This event is ideal for:
- Finance leaders in high-growth or PE-backed businesses
- CFOs and Heads of Finance exploring new tech stacks
- Anyone evaluating ERP or digital finance platforms
HOW TO JOIN
To register your interest, please visit this link.