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The Exciting Evolution of the CFO in Business Transformation

Monica Proothi of IBM Consulting explores the evolution of the finance function, from reactionary, transactional work to value-generating roles and strategic engagement.

Published on May 2023 in Digital Transformation

FEATURING: Monica Proothi, Partner and Global Finance Transformation Lead for IBM Consulting

As part of the digital transformation process occurring at financial institutions, CFOs must increasingly leverage technology and data analytics to become strategic partners to leaders across the organization, driving organizational success.

Beyond optimizing financial performance and streamlining operations, finance operations can now play an instrumental role in the innovation process, sustainability reporting and identifying new growth opportunities.

I am excited to have Monica Proothi, Partner and Global Finance Transformation Lead for IBM Consulting on the Banking Transformed podcast. We discuss how the finance function has evolved from reactionary, transactional work to value-generating roles and strategic engagement.

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