Ravikumar Ramanan, former CFO of IBM India and author of 'The CFO Lens', shares transformative insights for finance professionals seeking to excel. He emphasizes the shift from traditional roles to a more hands-on, owner mindset that drives strategy execution. Ravikumar discusses the importance of storytelling in finance, balancing good and bad costs, and prioritizing sustainable growth over short-term gains. He offers valuable advice for success at any career stage and shares his favorite Excel functions to enhance financial analysis.