Gartner discourse with finance leaders reveal that these very same leaders see a future for finance that is digital, scalable and data-rich. At FutureCFO conferences around Asia, a common thread keeps coming up in discussions about digital transformation, delivering value and becoming partners to the business – the importance of upskilling finance teams. Gartner says CFOs must redefine the digital function to attract and retain the next generation of finance talent.

In this PodChats for FutureCFO, we are joined by Ms Giselle Arellano-Geronimo, Vice President, Head of Finance Accounting & Procurement at Shearwater Health.

1.       In reviewing today’s finance teams via-s-via an organisation’s digital transformation and the call for finance to enhance its value to the organisation and its shareholders, in your view what areas do finance professionals do well today?

a.       What are the key skills that our finance team needs to develop to better understand and drive business value?

2.       How can we leverage AI and other advanced technologies to enhance the team’s financial analysis and decision-making processes?

3.       How can we identify and address skill gaps within our finance department to ensure we have the necessary capabilities?

4.       What strategies can we implement to ensure that our upskilling efforts align with our overall business strategy and goals?

5.       How can we foster collaboration between finance and other business functions to maximize the value derived from upskilling?