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Relive our Barcelona event

Relive the highlights of the event held in Barcelona in this two-minute video summary.

Relive our Barcelona event
Category
Strategy and innovation
Content type
Videos
Time
2 minutes
Published
15 Jul 2026
Watch this two-minute video summary of the highlights from the event held in Barcelona, where Bankinter presented the fifth edition of the CFO Frontline Report, analysing, together with executives and experts, how robotic process automation is transforming financial departments.

Video transcript

Robotic process automation is no longer a future trend; it is a reality that is transforming the day-to-day workings of finance departments. This was one of the main conclusions shared at the Bankinter CFO Forum held in Barcelona, where the fifth edition of the CFO Frontline report was presented, focusing on analysing the impact of automation on the finance function. In this two-minute video, you can relive the highlights of the event and learn about the main insights shared by experts and financial executives.

The event brought together financial executives, experts and representatives from the business community to reflect on how technology is redefining the role of the CFO. Throughout the day, the consensus became clear that automation enables the optimisation of repetitive processes, improves operational efficiency and reduces the administrative burden on finance teams.

Beyond productivity benefits, participants highlighted how these tools are helping the CFO evolve into an increasingly strategic role. By freeing up time previously spent on operational tasks, CFOs can focus on decision-making, data analysis and generating value for their organisations.

The event also addressed the challenges associated with this transformation process, including integrating new technologies, helping teams to adapt and the need to foster a culture that embraces change. Automation is no longer seen merely as a technological improvement, but as a catalyst for transformation that affects the way finance departments operate and are managed.

The event concluded with a shared vision: the CFO is poised to play a leading role in the transformation of companies. In an increasingly digital environment, the combination of technology, talent and strategic vision will be key to facing future challenges and taking advantage of the opportunities financial automation has to offer.

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