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In this session, Sam Horne BA BFP FCA, Director of Finance at the University of London, and Stephen Pass, Higher Education sector lead, discuss how connected planning is revolutionising financial strategies. The talk covers how universities can leverage connected planning to enhance long-term scenario planning, manage funding and liquidity, and simplify income forecasting, including student numbers. They also highlight how improved collaboration between faculty and finance teams helps overcome data silos and outdated systems, leading to quicker, smarter decisions. 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