RESEARCH REPORT

Effective spend management – a catalyst for growth

As businesses transact across borders, they encounter numerous financial complexities that can hinder efficiency and control.

Discover how Australian finance leaders are modernising their approach to managing global business spend, with insights and actionable strategies to help simplify your spend and expense management processes.

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IN THIS REPORT

As Australian companies scale up or build an international presence, spend management becomes more complex

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97% of businesses are struggling with a lack of robust spend control

As businesses scale, it’s harder to maintain spend policies and approvals, and reconcile expenses. See how companies can control spend before it happens, and gain global visibility to aid financial decision making.

63% still rely on spreadsheets and manual processes to manage expenses

Manual processes frustrate employees and increase the likelihood of errors and delays. See how automation can improve data accuracy and save your team hours of time.

60% use different tools and processes for managing spend across the markets they operate

Manual reconciliation is a huge challenge for Australian businesses. Learn how a unified platform which combines spend management software with financial infrastructure reduces the friction in spend management.

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HOW AIRWALLEX CAN HELP

Airwallex Spend: The power of a unified spend management system

Adopting a unified platform isn’t just about solving today’s problems — it’s about preparing your business for tomorrow’s opportunities. By managing all your spend on one platform, from corporate cards to bill payments, you can maintain control over every aspect of your financial operations.

Save time with AI-powered automations

Track spend and make payments, all on one platform

Control spend, no matter your business size

Centrally manage spend and get real-time visibility, globally

Find out how to simplify your spend management processes to drive sustainable global growth