Inside The Mentoring Round, CFO Luigi Testa of LinkSquares emphasizes the importance of expecting the unexpected in any role, especially in a CFO role. When unexpected challenges or crises arise, it’s crucial to remain calm and think clearly to find solutions. Embracing these situations and learning from them is essential for success.
Testa mentions that in the current business environment, CFOs are often tasked with doing more with less and reducing the cost structure of the business. Therefore, a priority for finance leaders is to continuously improve efficiency across the organization. This includes making the go-to-market function more efficient, ensuring sales teams operate effectively, and finding ways to reduce costs while maintaining healthy growth.