I had an interesting conversation with a client recently regarding the strategic role that leaders play in spearheading energy-projects and financial change.

It begged the question - How much will leaders need to transform finance to capitalise on global energy trends?

As the global energy generation and utility world becomes greener and more de-centralised, there will be an increased need for back-end finance functions to transform the way they operate. CFO’s and finance leaders alike must facilitate this change.

Should functions of a service-like nature, be centralised company-wide including offshoring or even outsourcing? Functions such as performance controlling, which are close to business operations will see more ‘de-centralisation' as business models become more diverse to expanding renewable energy markets and energy storage.

I would like to know your thoughts and opinions, as energy portfolios diversify and utilities become increasingly reliant on new technologies.

How much will leaders need to transform finance to capitalise on global energy shifts?