Request to partner

Request your invite

Call to action
Your text goes here. Insert your content, thoughts, or information in this space.
Button

Back to speakers

Nikki
Mamedova
Senior Finance Executive, Office of the CFO
Royal Bank of Canada (RBC)
Nikki Mamedova is a senior finance executive with over 20 years of leadership experience at top-tier Big 4 public accounting firms and Fortune 500 companies across the US, UK, Canada, and Asia. She has successfully driven large-scale transformations, scaled finance functions, and delivered strategic financial initiatives for global giants such as Amazon, Royal Bank of Canada, Saks, Deutsche Bank, Citibank, and Carter’s, among others. Recognized for delivering large-scale transformations across finance and building high-performing global teams, Nikki excels at aligning finance operations with strategic objectives to drive sustainable growth and operational excellence. In addition to her professional achievements, her leadership has also extended to roles as Treasurer and Board member for prominent organizations, including Financial Executives International and Toastmasters International. Nikki holds CPA designations in the US and Canada and is a proud Alum of Columbia Business School and Kansas State University.
Button
18 November 2025 11:00 - 11:45
Hosted roundtable discussions: Choose your topic and collaborate
In this session five unique discussions are happening concurrently. Find the table discussing your biggest pain point or opportunity and join the conversation. Every table will be hosted by an industry expert so come prepared to discuss, learn, network, and share. Discussion topics will include: - AI pilots in finance: Lessons learned - A candid discussion on what’s been tested, what’s delivered ROI, and what to avoid when introducing AI tools. - Cross-functional budgeting: How do you get sales, ops, and finance on the same page? - Share challenges and techniques for aligning priorities and managing budget negotiations across teams. - From static plans to living budgets: Rebalancing in real time - Explore how CFOs are adapting planning processes to deal with rapid change and unpredictability. - KPI overload: Choosing the right metrics for decision-making - An open conversation on selecting, refining, and communicating KPIs that actually drive performance. - Is It time to upgrade your ERP? Signals, costs & internal buy-in - Share experiences around when and how to justify a new ERP - balancing operational needs with executive and board expectations.