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168. PE Backed | The Evolution of a Finance Leader: Journey Through Audit, IPO, Acquisitions to Private Equity with Tory Bauman

Mar 12, 2024
42:22

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Join us in this enlightening episode of CFO 4.0 as Hannah Munro sits down with Tory Bauman, Vice President, FP&A at Zayo Group, to discuss the intricacies of financial planning and analysis in the fast-paced world of telecommunications infrastructure. Tory shares her remarkable journey from public accounting to a pivotal role in a major global company, offering unique insights into the challenges and opportunities of financial transformation.

In this episode, we cover:

  • Tory's transition from auditing to leading FP&A, and her first-hand experiences with the company's evolution from public to private equity.
  • The critical role of communication with auditors and the significance of understanding business operations from both sides of the financial fence.
  • The importance of asset integration, and the shift towards cultural fit in recent acquisitions.
  • Practical advice for finance professionals on career progression
  • The emerging trend of boomerang employees and considerations for those contemplating a return to a previous employer.

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