Shared services stories

Deloitte and Payslip say tighter EU pay rules are driving multinationals towards centralised payroll systems, with 1.3 million payslips now automated annually.

KPMG deepens Google Cloud tie-up with AI agents for regulated sectors, including a Cardinal Health finance tool to tackle pricing disputes.

DXC to use ServiceNow's agentic AI across its back office first, creating a live blueprint for client offerings as the pair deepen a 17-year partnership.

Garney deepens Hyland tie-up to unify HR records in SAP SuccessFactors, aiming to cut manual work and bolster automation across its US operations.

As Europe's strict e-invoicing rules bite, UK CFOs risk costly denial unless they treat compliance as core digital infrastructure.

Vistra and G-P unveil a single-contract route to shift firms smoothly from EOR hiring to fully fledged entities in overseas markets.

Finance leaders warn of a risky 'AI middle' as many firms stall between pilots and governed, audit-ready use of automation in core workflows.

Paragon has acquired a majority stake in South Yorkshire outsourcing specialist Parseq from Parabellum, boosting its back-office and payments arm.

NetSuite debuts AI finance tools and a low-code integration platform to streamline closes, pricing, reporting and cross-app workflows.

ClearCourse names new CFO, COO, AI and M&A heads to unify its software brands and accelerate growth towards 2026 ambitions.