Fractional CFO & FP&A Strategist

Einstein didn’t change the world just because he was “brilliant.”He changed it because he paid attention—turning details into insights, and insights into breakthroughs. In business, the same principle applies. Success often comes down to observation, attention to detail, and the persistence to see what others miss.

Budget forecasting has always been part art, part science. Finance teams work with historical trends, management insights, and market assumptions to build a forward-looking view of performance. But in fast-changing industries—aviation, technology, retail—the gap between forecasts and reality can be wide. Enter machine learning (ML): a discipline that helps finance move from static projections to adaptive, data-driven insights.

The role of the CFO has shifted far beyond managing ledgers and reporting earnings. Today, finance leaders are expected to be strategic navigators—guiding their organizations through uncertainty, scaling growth, and unlocking value from data. Yet, too many finance functions are still anchored by outdated, manual processes that consume valuable time and limit insight.

In business and in life, envy is one of the most corrosive forces we can let into our decision-making. It’s subtle, often disguised as “motivation” or “benchmarking.” But at its core, envy distorts our judgment, pulls us away from our inner compass, and can derail even the most promising careers and companies.

In today’s fast-moving business landscape, finance teams are no longer just about producing reports and monitoring budgets. The most successful companies elevate FP&A into a strategic powerhouse that drives growth, resilience, and agility.

In business, no leader, no team, no company thrives in isolation. The ones that succeed are those who recognize a simple truth.