I migliori Financial Planning & Analysis (fp&a podcast (2024)

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The New Frontier - AI and your Business 44:38

5d ago44:38

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In this episode, Karen and Soonah delve into the transformative impact of virtual efficiencies and artificial intelligence (AI) on today's business landscape, particularly in B2C industries focused on Gross Margin. It underscores how technologies once considered futuristic are now indispensable for maintaining competitiveness and driving growth. Th…

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Business Partnering from Maersk to Lego: Christian Franz Hansen 44:42

7d ago44:42

44:42

Christian Franz Hansen is a seasoned management consultant and finance thought leader. He’s made it his mission to bridge the gap between strategic decision making and data analysis with a background that includes roles at EY and a finance consultant helping big-names including General Motors, Lego Group, and Maersk. He’s now a member of the Busine…

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Top Senior Data Scientist on AI and Future proofing FP&A 57:54

15d ago57:54

57:54

Tobias Zwingmann is an ex-Senior Data Scientist-turned managing partner of RAPYD.AI - which is empowering companies from B2B SaaS startups to leading financial institutions towards a unified AI strategy. His data insights are shared in his books including “AI-Powered Business Intelligence” (O’Reilly 2022) and “Augmented Analytics” (Co-author, O‘Rei…

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Financial Forecasting - Shaping your Future Success 38:36

19d ago38:36

38:36

This episode of Margin Maximizers dives into the critical role of financial forecasting in shaping the future success of businesses. It gives listeners an in-depth look at how effective forecasting can significantly enhance strategic business planning. Episode Summary: The episode opens with a discussion on the pivotal role of financial forecasting…

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An Excel MVP walks into a podcast 46:04

22d ago46:04

46:04

George Mount is an Excel MVP and author of Modern Data Analytics in Excel (he describes it as a guide to becoming a data analyst in Excel). His latest book, Advancing into Analytics: From Excel to Python and R could be subtitled “becoming a data scientist in Excel. As founder and CEO of Stringfest Analytics, he provides analytics education and upsk…

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Soaring Through FP&A: How Bruno Oliveira is Helping Swissport Take Flight 42:53

29d ago42:53

42:53

This year Bruno Oliveira got promoted to CFO, flying up the FP&A route at Swissport, the world’s leader in airport ground services and air cargo handling, active at 286 airports in 60 countries. In this must-listen episode: FP&A in the trenches from banks, to automotive, agriculture and aviation at Swissport How to cope without control on demand in…

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Ep 39: Simplifying the Complicated and the Complex: FP&A Strategies Across Industries 43:58

1M ago43:58

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In this episode of Planning Episodes hosted by Jack Sweeney and Brett Knowles, three CFOs—Don McGuire of ADP, Scott Blackley of Oscar Health, and Patrick Fleury of TeraWulf—share their insights on financial planning and analysis (FP&A), with a focus on navigating complex business environments. Through their stories, listeners will gain a deeper und…

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All About Your Business - The Operational P & L 41:43

1M ago41:43

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In this detailed episode of the Margin Maximizers podcast, Karen and Soonah discuss the intricacies of managing an effective operational Profit and loss (P&L) statement. They begin by highlighting the critical role of revenue as the foundation of the P&L and the importance of accurate revenue recognition, especially for businesses with complex supp…

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IBM CFO’s powerful lessons for getting FP&A into Owner Mode 55:40

1M ago55:40

55:40

Forget “Founder Mode”. For those in FP&A your CFO expects Owner Mode. “In rugby, if you observe, a player often clings on to the ball, not letting it go out of his hands until the goal is scored. That’s how we need to handle things. Own it — cling onto it — achieve the goal,” says former IBM India CFO Ravikumar Ramanan, author of the brilliant book…

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Getting to big wins with AI in FP&A – Don Tomoff 54:20

1M ago54:20

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“Not having the answer is no longer acceptable because you are 30 seconds from having the answer. You’ve just gotta ask.” – Don Tomoff Don Tomoff, founder of Invenio Advisors, is a finance rockstar and a trailblazer in AI adoption for finance. As a CMA his life’s mission is to make work easier for literally everyone he encounters. The CMA and finan…

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Rod Peters from Eventum Optimum 35:38

2M ago35:38

35:38

Soonah and Karen work without a net for the first time as they welcome their first guest onto the show. Rod Peters from Eventum Optimum brings his expertise to Margin Maximizers, and this episode shouldn't be missed. A little about Rod - Rod commenced work as an accountant in public practice before moving to ASIC as a financial investigator for 7 y…

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How to sell your report successfully- with Skip Kastroll 54:34

2M ago54:34

54:34

Skip Katroll is Senior Director, Insights and Analytics at AmPhil. AmPhil helps big-name nonprofits raise more money and advance their missions. This episode is packed with practical and honest insights and takeaways you can apply to your day job. Skip gives the inside story on creating and selling a report at Amphil, "Unlocking the Secrets of Lost…

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The power of flexibility in your FP&A career - Laura Bloom 55:00

2M ago55:00

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Laura Bloom started as as a contracts manager for an air cargo company. In a dramatic switch she moved to accounting, then finance and FP&A at top companies including Dotmatics, Salesforce Comcast, and is now senior finance manager at Icertis, a SaaS platform for AI-powered contract intelligence. In 2023 she founded Impact FP&A specializing in Go-T…

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Ep 38: Strategic Relationship Building in FP&A 42:02

2M ago42:02

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In this episode of Planning Aces, Jack Sweeney and Brett Knowles discuss the evolving role of FP&A professionals, emphasizing the importance of relationship-building and strategic collaboration within organizations. As summer ends and fall approaches, Brett predicts a surge in business activity, particularly as companies rush to meet year-end objec…

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The last frontier: Getting FP&A from Back Office to Brilliant - Daniel Paik 1:03:27

2M ago1:03:27

1:03:27

Former CFO Daniel Paik, turned founder and CEO of CuroWork is at war on back office functions. He vows to “transform back-office departments from cost centers to profit centers” with FP&A in their sights. He says: “I call the back office the last frontier. We are the only ones not measuring ourselves. Therefore we get crap given to us every single …

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The Clip Show 20:07

2M ago20:07

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For the ninth episode of Margin Maximizers, we try something slightly different with a CLIP SHOW—a little "best of" that takes you behind why Karen and Soonah started Margin Maximizers. We discuss: One Source of Truth The User Experience Common Pitfalls At the end of the episode, we have a sneak peek of what's up next—spoiler alert—it's a guest! If…

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Selling the Stack: Tyler Caskey, Partner at TheBeanCounters 59:37

2M ago59:37

59:37

CFO and Partner, Tyler Caskey loves hunting down and automating manual processes, installing better systems, and redesigning how information is gathered. He adds: “On average I can cut 40% of the time cost out of most finance and payroll teams within 12 months. And with the 40% saved time they can significantly reduce error rates and start to show …

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Breaking the Barriers - Outsourcing your Finance Dept. 34:29

3M ago34:29

34:29

In this eye-opening episode titled "Breaking Barriers - Outsourcing your Finance Dept." we delve into the transformative impact that outsourced CFO and FC services are having on the financial management of small to medium businesses. Starting with an overview of the traditional in-house model, the episode shares compelling real-life examples of bus…

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Getting to an amazing FP&A Data story – Brandon Wilson 53:33

3M ago53:33

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Continuing our “Masters of FP&A Data” series, we have the privilege of hosting Brandon Wilson, Founder and CEO of Steady Dynamic. Brandon works with clients from early-stage startups to Fortune 500 companies giving expertise to those who lack experience building digital solutions. He encourages big ideation, assuming technology can solve any proble…

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Getting more wins from your data - with Nicholas Mann 58:36

3M ago58:36

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Nicholas Mann, founder and CEO Stratos Consulting, has got the best out of the data for hundreds of companies. He has helped data and analytics leaders go from siloed, heterogeneous data source to a modeled data warehouse and analytics platforms. In this awesome analytics episode he shares some of his experiences: Getting companies on their data jo…

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The Power and Connectivity of a Skilled CFO and FC for your Business 32:36

3M ago32:36

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In this latest episode of the Margin Maximizers Podcast, Soonah and Karen explore the symbiotic roles of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Financial Controller (FC). Together, they explore how CFOs and FCs collaborate to enhance strategic business decisions and financial operations. The discussion starts with a clear definition of each role, fo…

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20 years of top FP&A (from Amazon to Siemens and everything in between) 46:13

3M ago46:13

46:13

Maria del Dado Alonso Sanchez, a recognized and respected Board Member and Chief Financial Officer for large & mid-cap companies has been a finance leader in sectors including e-commerce, technology, gaming ad tech, and online hospitality. She says: “Each sector really presented its unique financial challenges and strategies.” Learn invaluable less…

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Ep 37: Navigating Communication Challenges 45:40

3M ago45:40

45:40

Brett & Jack discuss the commentary and insights of three accomplished CFOs (Sandeep Aujla from Intuit, Shelagh Glaser from Synopsys, and Seth Wunder from Acorns), while highlighting their distinct approaches to strategic finance, organizational structure, communication, and business growth. While all three Planning Aces highlight the importance of…

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For the Love of FP&A: Christian Wattig 57:48

3M ago57:48

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Only our second ever returning guest, Christian Wattig, a veteran former leader of FP&A at P&G, Unilever, and Squarespace, reveals new skills he has learnt as he created the recently-launched 8 week Wharton Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Certificate Program, one of the most comprehensive FP&A training courses on the market. He describes highl…

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The Margin Maximizers Focus - Part 2 52:07

3M ago52:07

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In Part 2 of the Margin Maximizers industry focus episodes we look at three more areas that the team will focus on. Construction, Manufacturing and Agriculture. If you think your business could use the help of the Margin Maximizers team, reach out to the email address below Karen Hildenbrand-Allery cfo@marginmaximizers.com.au…

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The Art of Finance: Joe Knight on Demystifying Numbers to Empower Businesses 55:17

4M ago55:17

55:17

When any finance business partner–a CFO or an FP&A professional–wants their counterpart across the table in marketing, sales or HR, to understand the essentials of numbers, they hand them the business classic, Financial Intelligence, A Manager's Guide to Knowing what the Numbers Really Mean. First published in 2006, the book has been named in the T…

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When AI Outperformed Financial Analysts – Alex Kim 59:06

4M ago59:06

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In this episode Glenn Hopper talks to the researcher responsible for the groundbreaking study which found that AI is better at conducting financial analysis than humans. Alex Kim, University of Chicago Booth School of Business, provides a full overview of his findings, methodology and the impact on FP&A, CFOs and finance from the attention-grabbing…

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The Margin Maximizers Focus - Part 1 51:14

4M ago51:14

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In the latest episode of Margin Maximizers, Karen and Soonah explain the first three Industries they aim to focus on and why they chose those industries. This is a two-part episode; next week, we will look at the next three, but today, we will look at E-Commerce, Engineering, and Trade Services. If you think your business could use the help of the …

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Ep 36: Standardize, Streamline & Scale 36:28

4M ago36:28

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On the latest episode of Planning Aces three dynamic CFOs—Robert Cornella (RNDC), Karen Williams (American Express Global Business Travel), and Tony Querciagrossa (Pinstripes)—share a menu of FP&A insights and experiences. Robert Cornella emphasized the importance of understanding value chain economics and achieving operational harmony within compl…

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How to get on CFO headhunters’ radars and win your next role 55:29

4M ago55:29

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We received a flood of FP&A and CFO questions from our audience (and FP&A Reddit). These and more are put to this this week’s finance headhunter special guests: Nick Gribbon,Senior Partner, Financial Officers Practice at Essenta, and Laura Streather, Consultant, Private Equity at Essenta, who run the finance headhunting section at the global execut…

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Fortune 500 to Startups: Multi-industry FP&A Leader Geetha Ramachandran 51:58

4M ago51:58

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Geetha Ramachandran is an FP&A change agent. She helped transform FP&A operations at GE Healthcare and Cummins (“When I walked into the FP&A at GE Healthcare, and I saw the close was eight days, my approach to things is usually I don’t take things just on face value or just because someone has been doing something a particular way).” Geetha has sin…

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Financial Fumbles and their Solutions 47:03

4M ago47:03

47:03

Join Soonah and Karen as they uncover businesses' most frequent financial mistakes. They discuss the importance of proper training, effective systems, and a culture encouraging questions. Hear amusing stories like the "Spock theory" and timesheet troubles, and get practical tips to safeguard your business. Plus, learn from their personal experience…

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Getting to a Winning FP&A Story 56:26

4M ago56:26

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A compelling FP&A story is essential. In this second (and final) session from FP&ACon 2024, Glenn hosts Soufyan Hamid, FP&A leader for 16 years who runs the Financial Storytelling Program, and Matthew Herbert, Chewy Director of Finance. First poll: How confident are you in your ability to craft a compelling FP&A Story:? The move from numbers to sto…

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Profitability and Cash Flow Management For Small and Medium Sized Businesses 42:48

4M ago42:48

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In this Finance Fireside Chat, John Baule, FutureView Systems co-founder and CEO, along with Rocky Lalvani of Profit First Professionals discuss getting to profitability and cash flow management for small and mid-market companies. The Finance Fireside Chat podcast is brought to you by FutureView Systems, a technology-enabled finance and accounting …

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AI and FP&A: Hype vs Reality 54:46

5M ago54:46

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In this special episode (part of Datarails’ FP&A Con 2024) Glenn hosts an all-star panel to debate AI and FP&A: Hype vs reality. Join Nicolas Boucher, Christian Martinez, and Gabriela Gutierrez, alongside CFO Glenn Hopper, host of FP&A Today, and an AI thought leader and author. Delve into real-world applications, separating fact from fiction, and …

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One Source of Truth 41:12

5M ago41:12

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In this episode, we unpack - One Source of Truth and discuss what a deep dive into a client’s financials looks like. Karen and Soonah share the roles that they play in the Margin Maximizers' experience and how they define that One Source of TruthDi Resonance Media Agency

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FP&A as Business Intelligence – Len McFall 45:42

5M ago45:42

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FP&A professionals are the original business intelligence (BI) experts, says Len Mcfall, senior consultant, finance at Windstream Holdings, a $1billion US telecoms company. “FP&A itself is synonymous with business intelligence,” he says. “And honestly, weren’t, weren’t we the first business intelligence? We’ve always been working with data. We’ve a…

7M ago42:33

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This episode our Planning Aces emphasize the importance of leveraging one's breadth of experience, stepping beyond traditional FP&A roles, and focusing on execution to bring significant value to organizations. They also emphasize the evolving nature of finance professional interactions and the idea that strategic insights can serve as catalysts for…

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