161. Navigating 2024: Agility, AI, and People-Centric Finance with Chris Ortega

In this week’s episode of the CFO 4.0 podcast host Hannah Munro welcomes Chris Ortega, CEO at Fresh FP&A, for an engaging discussion, diving into the evolving world of Finance in 2024.
Also covered in this session:
  • How finance professionals can transition from tactical to strategic roles
  • Delving into how AI is reshaping finance, from theoretical understanding to practical applications.
  • Exploring the shift towards a more people-centric approach in finance.
  • Discussion on the transition from traditional budgeting to rolling forecasts
  • How adopting new technologies can streamline operations, attract better talent, and push finance professionals to evolve beyond traditional tools like Excel.
  • Understanding the changing landscape of finance careers
  • 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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