About this episode

Jasmine Ahmed discusses transforming finance from a transaction-focused department to a value-driven decision enabler.

Finance leaders often find themselves measuring the past, but what if finance could drive future decisions? Jasmine and I discuss transforming finance from a transaction-focused department to a value-driven decision enabler. This episode explores how finance leaders can leverage EQ, rethink ROI in a platform-driven economy, and overcome traditional mindsets to drive organizational growth and stay relevant. We explore the challenge of moving finance teams away from rigid adherence to spreadsheets and past data, advocating for a more holistic, forward-looking approach. This discussion centers on the overlooked power of finance in driving organizational value, emphasizing the need for cultural shifts and investment in human capital alongside technological advancements. The age of AI requires more generalists as tech is no longer a dedicated, highly specialised vertical; in future, the finance structure and function will be more horizontal and fluid, high-performing, and interdisciplinary, combining human and digital talent. Jasmine shares her insights and experience as a finance and transformation executive. The main insights you'll get from this episode are : The finance function…

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Host: Suzie Lewis

Guest: Jasmine Ahmed

Topics covered

• finance transformation
• value-driven decision making
• emotional intelligence in finance
• organizational growth
• cultural shifts in finance
• AI in finance

Keywords

• finance leaders
• EQ
• ROI
• platform-driven economy
• human capital
• technology
• finance function
• organizational value

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