Inside The Mentoring Round, CFO Erica Gessert emphasizes the importance for CFOs to rely on the best possible data sets for making informed decisions. CFO Gessert discusses the development of AI-enabled features to enhance the connection between clients and freelancers.
The Mentoring Round | Ashley Johnson, CFO Planet
Inside The Mentoring Round, CFO Ashley Johnson emphasizes that financial planning and analysis (FP&A) should empower leaders to own their budgets rather than simply dictate them. She forbids the question, “Is this in my budget?” and instead encourages leaders to consider their priorities and trade-offs.She believes in a proactive approach to budgeting, where FP&A supports […]
The Mentoring Round | Scott Henderson, CFO, DISQO
Inside The Mentoring Round, CFO Scott Henderson stresses the need to balance rapid growth with effective cost management. CFO Henderson discusses the need to focus on key metrics, such as net revenue and net dollar retention, crucial for a usage-based company. Henderson acknowledges the complexity of forecasting for a usage-based business model compared to a […]
The Mentoring Round | Efraín Pérez Agosto, CFO MGM National Harbor
Inside The Mentoring Round, CFO Agosto shares insights on the importance of being patient and understanding the full scope of the CFO role before pushing forward aggressively. Agosto discusses initial strategic plans for property development and business outcomes, showing foresight and structured planning. 1,004: Beyond the Casino Floor: A CFO’s Ascent | Efraín Pérez Agosto, […]
The Mentoring Round | Robert Cornella, CFO, RNDC
Inside The Mentoring Round, CFO Robert Cornella emphasized the importance of understanding the needs and expectations of different stakeholders within the first 60 to 90 days of a new CFO role. CFO Cornella stresses the significance of not presupposing stakeholder expectations and investing time in understanding their values and ambitions. As a book recommendation, Cornella […]
The Mentoring Round | Joan Hilson, CFO, Signet Jewelers
Inside The Mentoring Round, CFO Joan Hilson emphasizes the importance of a purpose-based corporate culture at Signet Jewelers, which focuses on inspiring love for people, the planet, and communities. This culture is measured through engagement surveys and has shown improvement, reflecting the company’s commitment to these values. As a book selection, CFO Hilson recommends the […]
The Mentoring Round | Julien Lafouge, CFO, Spendesk
Inside The Mentoring Round, CFO Julien Lafouge emphasizes the importance of understanding others’ perspectives and fostering buy-in for effective decision-making. CFO Lafouge enjoys swimming and finds it liberating, setting KPIs and defining the right ones to monitor both swimming and work as a CFO.
The Mentoring Round | Tucker Marshall, CFO, The J.M. Smucker Company
Inside The Mentoring Round, CFO Tucker Marshall of The J.M. Smucker Company stresses the role of company culture in career choices and corporate strategy. His long-standing admiration for Smucker’s community involvement influenced his decision to join and stay with the company.
The Mentoring Round | Jason Godley, CFO, Xactly
Inside The Mentoring Round, CFO Jason Godley emphasizes the importance of identifying and focusing on a few critical KPIs that can significantly influence the business’s trajectory. CFO Godley aims to transform CFO-speak into actionable insights that resonate with various stakeholders within the company, thereby making financial goals and achievements relevant and comprehensible across all levels […]
The Mentoring Round | Lawrence Herman, CFO, Dwolla
Inside The Mentoring Round, CFO Lawrence Herman reflects on his experience during the “Bitcoin winter” when he advised against the popular opinion to sell off assets. He advocated for buying more Bitcoin as a strategy to preserve and potentially increase the company’s financial health during a market downturn. At Dwolla, Herman’s priorities include optimizing cash […]
The Mentoring Round | Daniel Bisgeier, CFO, Constellation
Inside The Mentoring Round, CFO Daniel Bisgeier highlights that the process of defining and refining KPIs is iterative, reflecting changes in the business environment and internal company goals. This adaptive approach ensures that the company remains aligned with its most critical success factors over time. Bisgeier discusses the innovative use of artificial intelligence (AI) within […]
The Mentoring Round | Aaron Levine, CFO, Prophix
Inside The Mentoring Round, CFO Aaron Levine explains how he views AI as a supportive tool rather than a replacement for human jobs. He champions AI’s role in augmenting the capabilities of finance professionals, through tools like the AI-driven ‘report insights’ feature in Prophix’ platform. Levine emphasizes the critical importance of system and team integration […]