The CFO Show Essential Business Partnering Skills for Finance Professionals
Feb 27, 2024
Tom Seegmiller, a VP of FP&A at Venice Solutions, shares his insights on how finance professionals can enhance their business partnering skills. He emphasizes the need for empathy and communication alongside technical expertise to shape successful strategies. Tom discusses fostering a culture that embraces failure as a learning tool and highlights the importance of developing skills during lull periods. He also addresses the significance of collaborating across functions like HR and marketing for better organizational outcomes.
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Finance As A Strategic Intersection
- Finance must move from back-office number crunching to a strategic, front‑of‑business role.
- Finance sits at an intersection that can connect dots and drive company strategy.
Balance Technical And Interpersonal Skills
- Hire and develop both technical and interpersonal skills instead of prioritizing only technical ability.
- Prioritize communication and relationship skills for FP&A hires as they must share insights effectively.
Five Core Partnering Skills
- Cultivate empathy, business acumen, challenge, project management, and influence across finance teams.
- Use influence to present data calmly and gain buy‑in across diverse leaders.
