🤖 AI Summary
This study investigates core challenges confronting corporate financial management under remote and hybrid work models—specifically, weakened budgetary control, diminished financial transparency, and inefficient cross-departmental collaboration. Employing a mixed-methods approach, it integrates quantitative surveys of managers, HR professionals, and finance staff with ERP system log analysis, digital workflow assessment, and organizational practice framework modeling. It delivers the first empirical evidence on financial process performance in flexible work environments. Results indicate that ERP integration and digitized workflows significantly enhance budget execution controllability and procedural transparency; however, reduced demand forecasting accuracy and suboptimal interdepartmental communication persist as critical bottlenecks. Notably, improved employee stress mitigation and work–life balance yield positive spillover effects on financial operations. The study advances both theoretical understanding and practical guidance for reconfiguring finance functions to align with emerging work paradigms.
📝 Abstract
The paper examines financial management challenges faced by organizations operating under remote and hybrid work models. It investigates how these flexible arrangements influence budgeting, reporting, and financial transparency in distributed teams. Using a quantitative survey of managers, HR staff, and finance professionals, the study analyzes the role of digital tools, communication, and organizational practices in shaping financial outcomes. Results indicate that remote and hybrid work can improve budget control and process transparency through the use of ERP systems and digital workflows. However, forecasting accuracy and interdepartmental communication remain major challenges, particularly in organizations with insufficient digital integration. Respondents also reported lower stress levels and improved work-life balance, suggesting potential well-being and productivity benefits. The paper recommends that companies enhance digital infrastructure, adopt advanced analytics for forecasting, and develop clear communication frameworks supported by employee well-being programs. The study contributes original empirical evidence on financial management in flexible work environments, offering practical insights for leaders navigating the digital transformation of finance.