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Stonex Group Finance

To deliver innovative financial solutions connecting clients to global markets by becoming the most trusted financial services network worldwide

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To deliver innovative financial solutions connecting clients to global markets by becoming the most trusted financial services network worldwide

Strengths

  • DIVERSIFICATION: Broad product portfolio across multiple market segments
  • GLOBAL: Extensive international presence in over 40 countries
  • TECHNOLOGY: Advanced trading platforms and financial technology
  • RISK: Sophisticated risk management framework and processes
  • TALENT: Deep industry expertise across specialized teams

Weaknesses

  • COMPLEXITY: Financial reporting complexities across diverse business units
  • INTEGRATION: Challenges in fully integrating acquired companies
  • SYSTEMS: Legacy financial systems requiring modernization
  • PROCESSES: Manual workflows reducing operational efficiency
  • ANALYTICS: Limited real-time financial analytics capabilities

Opportunities

  • DIGITAL: Accelerate digital transformation of financial processes
  • EMERGING: Expansion into high-growth emerging markets
  • DATA: Leverage financial data for predictive insights and planning
  • AUTOMATION: Implement RPA for routine financial processes
  • ESG: Develop comprehensive ESG financial reporting framework

Threats

  • REGULATION: Increasing financial regulatory requirements globally
  • MARKET: Volatile market conditions affecting forecasting accuracy
  • COMPETITION: Fintech disruptors challenging traditional models
  • CYBERSECURITY: Financial data security and privacy concerns
  • GEOPOLITICAL: International tensions impacting global operations

Key Priorities

  • MODERNIZE: Accelerate financial systems transformation
  • INTEGRATE: Streamline workflows across acquired business units
  • AUTOMATE: Implement intelligent automation for core processes
  • DATA: Develop advanced analytics for strategic decision-making
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To deliver innovative financial solutions connecting clients to global markets by becoming the most trusted financial services network worldwide

TRANSFORM SYSTEMS

Modernize our financial technology infrastructure

  • ROADMAP: Complete comprehensive financial systems assessment and develop 3-year modernization roadmap by end of Q2
  • CLOUD: Migrate 40% of financial applications to cloud-based platforms to improve scalability and reduce TCO by 15%
  • INTEGRATION: Implement API-first architecture connecting 5 key financial systems to reduce manual data transfers by 60%
  • SECURITY: Enhance financial data security with advanced controls meeting 100% of regulatory requirements by quarter end
STREAMLINE FLOWS

Optimize financial processes across business units

  • MAPPING: Document and analyze 20 critical financial workflows across all acquired entities to identify integration gaps
  • AUTOMATION: Deploy RPA solutions for 6 high-volume financial processes reducing manual effort by 70% and errors by 85%
  • STANDARDIZE: Implement global standard for financial close process reducing cycle time from 12 to 6 days by Q2 end
  • GOVERNANCE: Establish cross-functional financial operations council with representation from all business units
ACCELERATE INSIGHTS

Build advanced financial analytics capabilities

  • DASHBOARD: Deploy executive financial analytics dashboard providing real-time KPIs and variance analysis across all units
  • PREDICTIVE: Implement AI-driven forecasting models for 3 key financial metrics with 90% accuracy by end of quarter
  • DATA QUALITY: Increase financial data quality score from 76% to 92% through enhanced validation and governance protocols
  • TRAINING: Complete advanced analytics certification for 75% of financial planning & analysis team members
EMPOWER TEAMS

Develop finance talent for digital transformation

  • SKILLS: Complete digital finance skills assessment for 100% of team members and create personalized development plans
  • COLLABORATION: Establish 4 cross-functional working groups between finance and IT to drive transformation initiatives
  • INNOVATION: Launch finance innovation lab with 3 pilot projects addressing key operational challenges by quarter end
  • CULTURE: Achieve 85% positive responses on finance digital transformation readiness survey across global teams
METRICS
  • Net Income Growth: 12% YoY
  • Financial Close Cycle Time: 6 days (from 12)
  • Operational Efficiency: 15% cost reduction in finance operations
VALUES
  • Client-First Approach
  • Operational Excellence
  • Integrity in All Dealings
  • Innovation with Purpose
  • Global Perspective
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Align the learnings

Stonex Group Finance Retrospective

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To deliver innovative financial solutions connecting clients to global markets by becoming the most trusted financial services network worldwide

What Went Well

  • GROWTH: Strong revenue performance across Fixed Income & Commodities
  • MARGINS: Improved operating margins through cost discipline initiatives
  • LIQUIDITY: Maintained strong balance sheet and liquidity position
  • INTEGRATION: Progress in GAIN Capital acquisition synergy realization
  • SERVICES: Expansion of financial services offerings to existing clients

Not So Well

  • VOLATILITY: Uneven performance across business segments due to market
  • COSTS: Higher than expected integration costs for recent acquisitions
  • FORECASTING: Accuracy challenges in financial forecasting processes
  • EFFICIENCY: Manual processes slowing financial reporting cycles
  • VISIBILITY: Limited real-time visibility into cross-segment finances

Learnings

  • AGILITY: Need for more agile financial planning amidst market changes
  • SYSTEMS: Legacy system limitations impacting financial operations
  • REPORTING: Streamlined reporting needed for complex global operations
  • DATA: Critical importance of data quality for financial analytics
  • COLLABORATION: Cross-functional teams enhance financial problem-solving

Action Items

  • MODERNIZE: Accelerate financial systems transformation by Q4 2025
  • AUTOMATE: Implement RPA for 50% of core financial processes by Q3
  • ANALYTICS: Develop advanced financial planning & analytics platform
  • TALENT: Invest in upskilling finance teams on digital technologies
  • INTEGRATION: Create cross-functional team to optimize acquisition ROI
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To deliver innovative financial solutions connecting clients to global markets by becoming the most trusted financial services network worldwide

Strengths

  • ANALYTICS: Strong foundation in financial data analytics
  • CULTURE: Forward-thinking leadership embracing technological change
  • INFRASTRUCTURE: Robust IT infrastructure supporting AI initiatives
  • TALENT: Growing team of financial data scientists and analysts
  • RESOURCES: Financial capacity to invest in AI transformation

Weaknesses

  • INTEGRATION: Siloed AI projects lacking enterprise-wide strategy
  • ADOPTION: Uneven AI literacy across finance teams globally
  • GOVERNANCE: Underdeveloped AI governance frameworks
  • LEGACY: Technical debt limiting full AI implementation
  • SKILLS: Shortage of specialized AI talent in financial domain

Opportunities

  • FORECASTING: AI-powered financial forecasting and scenario planning
  • INSIGHTS: Advanced analytics for real-time financial insights
  • EFFICIENCY: Process automation reducing manual financial tasks
  • COMPLIANCE: AI tools for regulatory compliance monitoring
  • RISK: Enhanced risk assessment through predictive modeling

Threats

  • ETHICS: Ethical considerations in AI-based financial decisions
  • SECURITY: AI-related cybersecurity vulnerabilities
  • REGULATION: Evolving regulatory landscape for AI in finance
  • COMPETITION: Faster AI adoption by financial competitors
  • TRUST: Building client trust in AI-driven financial solutions

Key Priorities

  • STRATEGY: Develop comprehensive AI roadmap for finance function
  • UPSKILL: Implement AI literacy program for finance teams
  • AUTOMATE: Prioritize high-impact financial process automation
  • GOVERNANCE: Establish robust AI governance framework