CFO THOUGHT LEADER
716: Building Your Operational Model | Chad Gold, CFO, SalesLoft
Jul 11, 2021
Chad Gold, former FP&A professional at Home Depot, shares his experiences during the economic downturn and the importance of finance being ahead of the business. He discusses his career transitions and taking on challenging opportunities. The podcast also discusses SalesLoft's offerings, measurements, and the steps they are taking to prepare for going public. Chad gives advice on stepping into a CFO role, building a network, and prioritizing family time. Lastly, he discusses his main focuses for the coming year as a finance leader.
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Quick takeaways
- Driving operational discipline and efficient scaling is a top priority for Sales Loft in the next 12 months, focusing on balancing growth with benchmarks and ensuring operational efficiency.
- Scaling the finance function at Sales Loft is another priority, involving building out the FP&A team and investing in areas like tax, investor relations, and internal audit to support the potential transition to a standalone public company.
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Focus on Operational Discipline and Efficient Scaling
One of the main priorities for the next 12 months is to drive operational discipline and efficient scaling at Sales Loft. The focus is on balancing aggressive growth with benchmarks and ensuring efficiency in the company's operations. The finance team is partnering with revenue, product, and customer success teams to align on scaling strategies.
