152. PE Backed | Working in Private Equity: From Legacy Systems to PE-Backed Growth with Kim Dziuk

In this first episode of PE Backed series on the CFO 4.0 podcast, join host Hannah Munro as she delves into a fascinating journey of financial transformation with Kim Dziuk, the CFO of Adams® Flavors, Foods & Ingredients, LLC. Discover how Adams, a beloved brand with over a century of history, underwent significant changes and growth under private equity ownership, all while facing the challenges of legacy systems and manual processes.
Also covered in this session:
  • Transitioning as a CFO from non-profit business to Private Equity environment
  • Challenges and opportunities of financial transformation.
  • Implementing ERP systems and the unexpected complexities.
  • The importance of process improvement and adapting to change.
  • Lessons learned and advice for finance leaders in similar situations.
  • What is the change that we’re seeing in finance teams and what does that have to do with value?
  • How do we define value?
  • How value goes beyond economic impact
  • What are the components of economic value identification?
  • Examples of the value identification conversation
  • What this means for the skills in finance
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