The Influence of FP&A on Business Decision Making with Jon Laudie

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Welcome to FP&A Unlocked , where we discuss financial planning and analysis, examining its current state and future prospects, with your host Paul Barnhurst .

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In today’s episode, Paul sits down with Jon Laudie , to discuss integrating FP&A into strategic planning and decision-making across businesses.

With Jon Laudie, CFO at Zerorez, plunge into Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and learn from Jon's rich experience and strategic insights. From his initial roles in investment banking to his current position as CFO, Jon shares valuable lessons.

Key takeaways from this week's episode include: :

Here is a concise summary of the key points from the discussion:

• The transition challenges and learnings involved in moving to a CFO position, including dealing with complex financial operations and integrating multiple acquisitions.
• FP&A functions are evolving to become more aligned with strategic finance, significantly enhancing their impact on business decision-making.
• Emerging technologies are streamlining FP&A processes, making them more efficient and reducing reliance on manual tasks.
• Strategies for FP&A professionals to become more strategic and operationally focused are discussed, including building relationships outside of finance and understanding the broader business context.

Quotes:

Here are a few relevant quotes from the episode about FP&A mastery:

“I think great FP&A in my mind is a function that is deeply integrated into the strategic planning and the decision-making of any organization.”

“We still come across things that surprise us, like, 'Oh, we didn't realize how this is or this contract existed.”

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