ConnexFM2026 Session: Strengthening Financial Resilience Through Smarter Expense Management

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The world is changing fast. For organizations, this is not a reason to worry—it is a reason to get ready. In today’s changing market, organizations are under immense pressure to navigate rising costs while maintaining financial stability. Building resiliency requires not only forecasting future risks but also tightening control over day-to-day expenses. This session will explore how businesses can leverage streamlined payables management across utilities, waste, telecom, and other recurring expenses to reduce inefficiencies, uncover hidden savings, and ensure accuracy in every invoice.

Rising costs, market volatility, and external pressures are placing unprecedented demands on budgets. Organizations that take control of their expenses are the ones best positioned to safeguard margins and ensure long-term stability. By standardizing data, auditing invoices, and improving visibility into spend, businesses can prevent costly surprises and build a stronger financial foundation.

Participants will learn how proactive financial management strategies can move organizations away from reactive budgeting and toward a forward-looking approach that protects margins and strengthens resilience. Attendees will leave with practical strategies to control costs, improve cash flow, and build financial agility, ensuring their organizations are prepared to thrive even in turbulent times.

Jamie Doeleman

Business Solutions Director

Engie Impact

Jamie Doeleman serves as Business Solutions Director at ENGIE Impact, bringing 18 years of experience with the company. Beginning her career in operations, Jamie developed a strong expertise in invoice management—the essential starting point for every client engagement. In her current role, she offers subject matter expertise in Resource Data Management, guiding corporate leaders through the invoice lifecycle, showcasing ENGIE Impact’s solutions, and working closely with clients, sales, and operations teams to design tailored solutions that address each client’s unique requirements.

Tanner Harris

Business Solutions Director of Sustainability

Engie Impact

Tanner Harris, Business Solutions Director of Sustainability at ENGIE Impact, has over nine years of experience in the energy and sustainability industries. In his role, Tanner provides subject matter expertise to support existing and prospective clients in developing, implementing, and refining science-aligned energy, water, and emissions reduction goals. His work spans from high-level sustainability assessments to building-level energy models and detailed energy conservation measures, all aimed at helping clients reduce both costs and environmental impact.

Tanner’s background in engineering and data analytics and his carbon accounting credential—combined with his hands-on experience in energy efficiency—enables him to deliver practical, data-driven solutions that align with client sustainability objectives.
Tanner is a licensed professional engineer and certified energy manager.