Josh Schauer helped transform insightsoftware from a fragmented “house of brands” into a unified, vertically structured organization. By aligning products around buyer personas, he and the leadership team created focused business units—clarifying strategy, enhancing go-to-market execution, and reinforcing finance’s role as a driver of enterprise-wide alignment and strategic identity.
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When Josh Schauer joined Longview, he couldn’t have predicted it would lead to his eventual CFO role at insightsoftware. Through a high-velocity M&A environment and the rise of AI, Schauer has helped transform finance into a strategic business partner. He advocates agile forecasting, AI adoption, and cross-functional enablement—insisting that finance leaders must deliver insight, not just data. He sees ROI in efficiency gains and believes G&A functions can actively accelerate go-to-market success. At the core of his mindset is clear communication, team empowerment, and a relentless focus on continuous improvement across people, process, and performance.
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| • Forecast in Real Time Daily |
| • Make AI a Cultural Driver |
| • Equip G&A to Drive Growth |