This document summarizes a presentation given by Kenneth Witt on elevating the role of the finance function. The presentation discusses how the finance function is evolving from transaction processing to providing more strategic decision support and business insights. It provides examples of high performing finance functions that have increased efficiency through automation and analytics to free up resources to take on more strategic responsibilities like operational and performance management. The presentation also identifies skills finance professionals need to develop, such as commercial and management skills, to take the finance function to the next level in supporting business strategy and decisions.