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At BlackLine, we are listening to customers on how to implement AI. As co-CEO Therese Tucker notes “AI is a key component of our strategy to innovate for you.” Recent capability introductions such as the Journals Risk Analyser uses generative AI to provide key trends, insights, and anomaly detection. This was borne directly from a need for our customer to analyze increasing volumes of journal entry postings. See more on BlackLine and AI in this video.

What does it take to revolutionize outdated financial processes on a global scale? 🌍 For Anglo American, the world’s largest producer of platinum with operations spanning six continents and over 53,000 employees, the answer was clear: it was time for a bold transformation. Facing siloed processes and inefficiencies, their finance and accounting teams needed a game-changer. Enter #BlackLine. 🚀 By partnering with BlackLine, Anglo American launched a transformative journey to modernize their record-to-report process. Within just 30 days, they automated 60% of reconciliations and established a new shared services center. 💡 The impact? Improved compliance, standardized processes, and a solid foundation for continued financial transformation. And the journey doesn’t stop there. Anglo American is now rolling out BlackLine Intercompany globally, tapping into the power of the BlackLine community to drive innovation and collaboration. 🎥 Want to hear the full story directly from the source? Watch Jose Prado, Global R2R BlackLine Design Lead at Anglo American, as he shares insights on their finance transformation journey 👇 ➡️ Let’s discuss how BlackLine can help streamline your finance processes. https://bit.ly/3BEfaqF

Is a mountain of data making your financial operations sound like an orchestra minus a conductor? (Womp Womp Womp 🎺). We get it—that’ is why we designed the #Studio360 Platform to be a central control center for your data. Studio360 can help orchestrate your data across multiple ERP systems to manage cloud sprawl. See more on how Studio360 can help you B# and hit all the right notes with your financial operations in this video with CTO Jeremy Ung and CMO Emily Campbell 👇 More about Studio360 https://bit.ly/4gitMdY

As the clock strikes midnight, we’re not just stepping into a new year—we’re embarking on a bold journey toward the future of finance. At BlackLine, 2025 is more than a fresh start; it’s a canvas for innovation, collaboration, and growth. 2024 was a year of remarkable breakthroughs, none of which would have been possible without YOU—our partners, clients, and global teams. Your trust inspires our commitment to excellence and drives us to push the boundaries of what’s possible. This year, our focus sharpens on transforming finance and accounting through innovation. With the launch of our #Studio360 Platform, we’re redefining the future of Record-to-Report (R2R): ✔️ Anticipating Tomorrow’s Needs: Studio360 integrates AI, machine learning, and real-time analytics to empower finance teams for what’s next. ✔️ Seamless Efficiency: By working effortlessly with existing ERP systems, it enables operational excellence without disruption. ✔️ Driving Success Together: Studio360 isn’t just a product; it’s a statement of our shared vision for long-term growth. Let’s make 2025 the year of shared achievements, deeper partnerships, and game-changing solutions. Together, we’ll tackle challenges, seize opportunities, and reach new heights. #HappyNewYear

Didn’t get to #BeyondTheBlack? Read up about everything you might have missed, including the unveiling of our newest platform #Studio360. Ditch the FOMO and read more on redefining future-ready financial operations at your organization. Read on here: https://bit.ly/3ZWVRC8 #BlackLineBTB24

E-invoicing isn’t just a trend—it’s a global shift that’s reshaping how businesses operate. With mandates rolling out across 80+ countries and counting, companies need to modernize their strategies or risk falling behind. A centralized, automated e-invoicing approach isn’t just about compliance; it’s about unlocking faster payments, better cash flow, and operational efficiency. #BlackLine #eInvoicing & Payments makes it seamless, scalable, and future-proof. 📈 Ready to lead the way? Discover how BlackLine eInvoicing can transform your invoice-to-cash operations. Learn more https://bit.ly/4iux8MP

The best kind of work in F&A? Manual, repetitive, and unengaging. Kidding! 😅 We know F&A gets a bad rap for tedious work, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Strategic and analyses-based work is why you joined—and why others will want to join you. New solutions for consolidation and financial reporting can help attract top talent and stop your talent drain. Get your organization back on the road to providing strategic value. See more in this video 👇

Ready to see your financial operations from every angle? Therese Tucker, our Founder & co-CEO, unveiled our newest innovation at BeyondTheBlack last month: #BlackLine #Studio360, an end-to-end platform for finance and accounting teams, noting, “This is the era of the platform: Studio360.” Learn more about utilizing an intuitive cloud-based platform for your financial ecosystem https://bit.ly/4gpAJKA #BlackLineBTB24

CFOs are evolving into strategic leaders, driving digital transformation to enhance efficiency and decision-making. Yet, Gartner reports that 70% of finance transformations fail to deliver on their goals, often due to unclear strategies, poor data integrity, and limited collaboration. At Blackline, we understand these challenges and are here to partner with CFOs to ensure transformation success. By leveraging our solutions, CFOs can centralize data, embrace automation, and unlock the potential of AI to build a foundation for future growth. Discover how forward-thinking CFOs are leading the charge in this Raconteur article: https://lnkd.in/egtBghHw #CFOLeadership #DigitalTransformation #FinanceInnovation #AIinFinance #Blackline #LeadershipMatters #BusinessStrategy #financialoperations #thewayforward #futureready

Align Your Revenue Ops Around Your Customer Journey Nearly a decade ago, when Mark Partin stepped into BlackLine’s CFO role, Revenue Ops was just emerging. Tasked with building the function from scratch, Partin focused on organizing Revenue Ops around the customer journey to support BlackLine’s rapid growth. Key Milestones: *Single Source of Truth: Consolidated 100+ systems for consistent data. *Customer-Centric Strategy: Unified marketing, sales, and customer success. *Cross-Functional Alignment: Enhanced collaboration across departments. Today, BlackLine boasts over $700M in revenue, nearing $1B, thanks to strategic alignment across finance, sales, and customer success. Mark highlights the importance of early alignment and a common platform to ensure a seamless customer experience, driving sustainable growth and operational excellence. MARK's CFO BOOK PICK: How Will You Measure Your Life by Clay Christensen 🔗 Subscribe to our newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/ekRibpXS 👣 I’m Jack Sweeney: 💼 A storyteller in the finance leadership realm. 📣 Amplifying the voices of today’s finance leaders. 👣 Follow me for more finance insights and behind-the-scenes leadership stories. #CFOTHOUGHTLEADER #FinanceLeadership #CareerGrowth @CFOThoughtLeader BlackLine