Fast moving to the point & rooted in first-hand executive experiences this book is for people of vision & action & for creating the conditions required for growth innovation & increased competitive advantage Finance Unleashed is based on a series of interactive interviews with a diverse group of global influencers & executives all of which will challenge readers to think laterally & find inspiration in the new role of finance Cases & interviewees represent organizations such as UPS & DHL & the London School of Economics & approaches such as Lean Six Sigma innovation customer-centricity the financial supply chain & behavioral procurement The authors' goal is to serve as a catalyst for leaders who are positioned to make meaningful changes today The book
Includes:: a practical model to help executive teams redesign & refocus finance to drive business leadership
- with an emphasis on the CFO The model has three primary components 1) Customer-Centricity
- Listen & Map; 2) Process
- Structure & Technology; & 3) Innovation
- Create & Measure These are presented as phases that each executive team will need to consider based on the goals & maturity level of their organization For the CFO & ambitious finance executives Finance Unleashed presents a path forward towards success & career advancement For the CEO & the board it presents an expanded vision for what financial organizations are capable of