Integration between finance and other functions in china

Changes in economic performance in China have led to an increased focus on strategy and performance management across the State Owned Enterprises (SOEs). This report examines, with input from Finance professionals in China, how aligning performance management to business strategy and effectively partnering with the business can improve performance monitoring.

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The company's finance function has a critical role to play with regards to performance measurement and monitoring the achievement of an organisation's strategic objectives.

In China the impact of slower growth rates and the changes in focus of the 13th Five Year Plan (2016 – 2020) means that organisations need to focus on effective performance management to make effective decisions about their position.

This report considers how this may be achieved and how partnering with the business is essential if finance is to add value. Commentaries and insights from senior Chinese finance professionals provide an additional perspective.

This report examines:

  • Strategy and the role of the finance function
  • Strategy and performance management frameworks
  • Use of key performance indicators
  • Strategy and finance business partnering
  • Implications for the technology platform
  • Barrier to successful collaboration.