Guest Jack Alexander, author of Financial Management: Partner in Driving Performance and Value, discusses post-pandemic practical approaches to performance management, planning, forecasting, business valuation, mergers, acquisitions, and capital investment. He emphasizes the need for FP&A to consider external forces like hyperinflation and geopolitical events. Jack also shares his journey to becoming a CFO and highlights the importance of attitude and understanding job value in the FP&A profession.