How to overcome the illusion of progress in finance automation

The "illusion of progress" is one of the biggest challenges facing finance leaders today. Why? Because most automation only hits the edges of a process (like reporting), leaving the middle (like approvals, transfers and error-fixing) to "human duct tape." This creates huge bottlenecks and audit risks. Aaron Veach, MBA, M.M. argues that true automation tackles the middle. It eliminates the manual work that shouldn't exist, giving finance teams back their time and delivering a clean, end-to-end system. If this resonates, check out the article: https://okt.to/xhvrAk #FinanceTransformation #Automation #FinancialClose #R2R Redwood Software

Finance teams are in motion, but are they generating momentum? If your team is still spending time re-keying data, chasing approvals and patching system gaps, you're likely experiencing the "illusion of progress." This "human duct tape" isn't just inefficient; it delays strategic work and turns high-value talent into process connectors. In Redwood Software’s latest blog, Aaron Veach, MBA, M.M. describes how true automation eliminates this unnecessary work. Freeing finance teams to focus on analysis and value creation vs. menial tasks as human duct tape. Movement isn't the same as momentum. Read how to get both: https://okt.to/SvDOzB #FinanceTransformation #CFO #Efficiency #Automation

Finance transformation is no longer about whether to automate, but how to do it effectively. And the truth is, too many organizations are trapped in the automation mirage — where surface-level progress hides the persistence of manual work. Redwood Software's recent edition of Automation ahead highlights the risks of that trap: wasted hours, fractured workflows and declining confidence in financial information. But it also makes the case for a smarter path forward: assessing true maturity, closing gaps and orchestrating processes toward an autonomous close. For finance leaders, this isn’t just about efficiency — it’s about resilience, trust and future-proofing the organization. #Finance #Automation #R2R

Finance teams are in motion, but are they generating momentum? If your team is still spending time re-keying data, chasing approvals and patching system gaps, you're likely experiencing the "illusion of progress." This "human duct tape" isn't just inefficient; it delays strategic work and turns high-value talent into process connectors. In Redwood Software’s latest blog, Aaron Veach, MBA, M.M. describes how true automation eliminates this unnecessary work. Freeing finance teams to focus on analysis and value creation vs. menial tasks as human duct tape. Movement isn't the same as momentum. Read how to get both: https://okt.to/DHjxgo #FinanceTransformation #CFO #Efficiency #Automation

Fewer than 6% of organizations say they’ve reached true autonomous finance processes. If your finance team feels busier than ever, even with automation in place, you’re not alone. Research conducted by SSON shows that despite significant spend, most companies still rely on hidden manual work that slows processes and erodes data quality. The first step isn’t “more automation”. It’s clarity: understanding your actual automation maturity. Learn how to assess it (and why it matters) in Redwood Software's recent newsletter. Read the newsletter below. ⬇️ #Finance #Productivity #RecordToReport #Automation #FutureOfFinance

If your finance team is still copying data between systems or chasing approvals in email, you’re not automating — you’re digitizing. There’s a big difference. Digitization speeds up old processes. Automation replaces them entirely. Redwood Software’s new piece challenges the illusion of progress that’s crept into so many finance teams — and shows how true automation delivers real control, speed and clarity. A must-read for finance leaders who want to modernize without the “human duct tape.” #FinanceAutomation #FinanceInnovation #DigitalTransformation #FutureOfFinance

If your finance team is still copying data between systems or chasing approvals in email, you’re not automating — you’re digitizing. There’s a big difference. Digitization speeds up old processes. Automation replaces them entirely. Redwood Software’s new piece challenges the illusion of progress that’s crept into so many finance teams — and shows how true automation delivers real control, speed and clarity. A must-read for finance leaders who want to modernize without the “human duct tape.” #FinanceAutomation #FinanceInnovation #DigitalTransformation #FutureOfFinance

If your finance team is still copying data between systems or chasing approvals in email, you’re not automating — you’re digitizing. There’s a big difference. Digitization speeds up old processes. Automation replaces them entirely. Redwood Software’s new piece challenges the illusion of progress that’s crept into so many finance teams — and shows how true automation delivers real control, speed and clarity. A must-read for finance leaders who want to modernize without the “human duct tape.” #FinanceAutomation #FinanceInnovation #DigitalTransformation #FutureOfFinance

How much of your finance process is actually automated — and how much just looks that way? If your approvals still live in email, if data moves between tools by hand, or if “automation” still means maintaining complex spreadsheets, you’re not alone. The illusion of automation is everywhere. But it doesn’t have to be. Redwood Software breaks down what real automation looks like — and how to eliminate manual work once and for all. #FinanceAutomation #ProcessImprovement #FinanceInnovation #Automation