CPD webinar: Winning executive buy-in – How to make AP a strategic priority

CPD webinar: Winning executive buy-in – How to make AP a strategic priority

Is your Accounts Payable function seen as just a cost centre, or a strategic asset? This webinar is designed to help you win executive buy in and elevate the AP team.

Join FISCAL CCO Lesley Reeve, Kat Moy (Head of Education, AP Association) and Maria Duke (Transactional Finance Leader, AP Specialist and Service Improvement Champion) for an insightful and interactive CPD-accredited webinar. 

Together, they reveal how AP leaders can transform perceptions and win over executive teams. If you’re looking to encourage buy-in for a new project, essential software, or even new heads, this webinar is for you.

About the webinar

In a dynamic fireside chat format, our expert panelists will explore what it takes to elevate AP’s voice in the boardroom and gain real traction at executive level. Expect practical advice, real-world examples, and strategies you can apply immediately.

Together, our panelists bring decades of experience in AP leadership, process optimisation, staff development and industry education.  Their insights will be invaluable for anyone looking to drive meaningful change in their organisation.

We’ll cover:

  • How to position AP as a value driver and not just a back-office function.
  • Communicating AP’s impact on cash flow, compliance, and risk management.
  • Using data and analytics to get the CFO’s attention.
  • Success stories on how AP leaders secured C-suite investment.

Why you should attend

Learn how to:

  • Gain visibility and influence across the C-suite.
  • Secure investment in tools and talent for AP.
  • Lead meaningful change in your organisation.
  • Craft a compelling business case for executive support.

This webinar is hosted by FISCAL Technologies and the Accounts Payable Association.

Date: 18th November 2025

Time: 2pm UK

Where: Online Zoom webinar

Duration: 1 hour, including Q and A

CPD Accredited

FREE TO ATTEND

 

Can’t attend live? Register and we’ll send you a link to the recording to watch at your convenience.

Electronic certificates will be sent after the event.

Lesley Reeve

About Lesley Reeve

Lesley is FISCAL’s Co-Founder, Chief Customer Officer & CISO who underpins the operational integrity of the business from its people to infrastructure. She is a highly experienced executive operating at board level and ensures the effective execution of FISCAL’s strategic and operational objectives. She provides hands-on direction to ensure the company’s operations directly support business growth, and that its infrastructure can scale efficiently and securely. At the heart of her role, she spearheads the organisation’s award-winning People and Culture by delivering strategic direction and support.

About Maria Duke

With over 30 years of experience in Local Government, Maria has spent the last two decades specialising in the P2P process, where she has successfully led high-performing Transactional Finance Teams. Her deep knowledge of Accounts Payable operations, combined with a passion for process optimisation and system implementation, has consistently driven measurable service improvements. Maria is known for her hands-on leadership style (and sense of humour!) and commitment to team development. This commitment has earned her several accolades over the years, including awards in management, excellence, and service improvement. Maria relishes opportunities to connect with other professionals in the AP community — especially when it comes to discussing invoices, automation and fraud prevention.

About Kat Moy

With over a decade of experience within Accounts Payable, working for some leading companies within the UK, her passion to drive and motivate the industry led to Kat becoming the Head of Education at the Accounts Payable Association. She has significant experience in staff development, leadership, and coaching and is determined to eliminate harmful practices, standardising and simplifying processes. As part of the Accounts Payable Association, she aims to deliver the highest quality education to drive the Accounts Pable industry forward.

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