On this episode of The Optimize Show, Nitya Baskar sits down with Kevin Hart from Fi to explore how finance and other teams can work together to make a real difference. Kevin shares his journey from investment banking to the fast-paced world of startups and offers some great advice on how finance can move beyond crunching numbers to helping the business grow. If you're interested in breaking down silos and boosting collaboration across teams, this episode is a must-listen!

In this Episode of the Optimize Show podcast, Chitra Rajagopalan, the head of Finance at Obsidian Security, spills the secret on how to build GRC resilience in Modern Finance Teams.

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This episode tackles the essential skills for financial leadership in a startup environment. Desene Sterling, Controller at Sourcegraph (previously at Heap & Lime), talks about FP&A, a strategic approach to managing finances to fuel growth. We'll also delve into automating accounting processes to free up valuable time and resources for controllers. The discussion explores the controller's perspective on growth and scaling, adapting financial leadership styles as the company expands, and finally, strategies for managing teams and internal processes to ensure your finance function runs smoothly.

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Julie Oey, VP of FP&A at Gelato, and Adhyuth Ramadyani, Global Director of Procurement Operations at Spendflo, discuss strategies for elevating finance teams and boosting performance. In this insightful episode, they tackle key questions on building scalable teams, making informed hiring decisions, and addressing competency gaps that senior management and C-suite leaders can strategically manage to enhance overall team effectiveness. Julie and Adhyuth share their expertise, offering valuable insights for aspiring finance leaders aiming to create and lead effective finance teams.

About Julie:

Julie is a commercial finance leader comfortable with high-growth companies. She has a strong track record of working cross-functionally across all levels. Julie enjoys building strong finance teams that get involved in the business and plans for how we can scale into the future.

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Varun Gupta, CFO of MoCafi, and Jimmy Hallsworth, VP of Procurement Strategy at Spendflo, team up to give you the winning formula for fundraising in 2024. They'll guide you through the investment landscape, sharing expert strategies to secure the capital your business needs. Learn how to craft a pitch that grabs investors' attention, understand what truly matters to them, and negotiate favorable terms to fuel your business growth. This episode is packed with invaluable tips from a finance veteran, so don't miss out!

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In this episode of "The Optimize Show," join Adithiya as he sits down with Kirk Kappelhoff, Strategic Director of Finance at Drive Train, to navigate the complexities of building a financial model that scales seamlessly with business growth. From conceptualising the foundations of a strong financial model to implementing scalable strategies.

Kirk shares his journey on handling forecasting, budgeting, and resource allocation in dynamic business environments. Learn the key principles behind constructing a financial model that adapts and evolves alongside your organisation's expansion.

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In this episode of "The Optimize Show," join Josh Rappoport, VP of Finance at Acumatica, and Anand Maniktala as they delve into the essence of fostering collaboration between finance and other departments. From defining cross-functional collaboration to its impact on organizational performance, this episode is packed with insights.

Explore the challenges organizations face in cultivating collaboration and uncover strategies to overcome them. Plus, dive into the importance of effective communication and discover tools to boost transparency and understanding across teams.

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