On the latest episode of CFO Weekly, Dan Wheadon, Partner and Advisory Leader, joined host Megan Weis to discuss how finance modernization helps unlock a company's potential by transforming the finance function into a driver of performance, insight and innovation. He shares the challenges finance officers now face as data stewards, along with a practical, three-step plan for middle-market CFOs preparing to drive growth and continuous improvement.

Tune in to learn more about:

  • Why the finance function must move from back-office reporting to forward-looking strategic decision support
  • The “Fix the Close, Build FP&A, then Fix the Problems” three-step plan
  • Ways to balance digital transformation with practicality
  • How to build a continuous improvement culture by converging financial and technological skills
  • The future of the CFO role as it evolves to support and execute strategic decisions

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Daniel Wheadon

CFO Advisory Leader

Technology & Life Sciences Leader
Partner, Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC

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