
The Adam Shilton Podcast
Dante Healy - How to Lead a Successful Finance Transformation Project | Ep.014
Mar 3, 2023
Dante Healy, former Accounting Manager at Ford Motor Company, shares insights on finance transformation projects, XP&A vs FP&A, AI implementation, and productivity tools. He emphasizes building a business case, benchmarking, leveraging accurate data for AI, and the importance of clean data. Dante delves into the evolving tech landscape, the concept of technical debt, and recommends productivity tools like Notion and Rize.
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Quick takeaways
- Successful finance transformation requires clear business case and alignment with business operations.
- Integration of emerging technologies like AI and automation enhances decision-making and drives productivity in finance teams.
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Importance of Avoiding Complacency in Career Growth
Avoiding complacency in career growth is essential as it leads to stagnation and potential risks. Transforming and justifying changes by aligning with competitiveness and cost efficiency can drive organizational advancement. Integration of systems using APIs and cleaning data before transfer ensures accuracy. Running pilots like AI and predictive analytics optimizes decision-making.
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