Finance Should Have a KPI of Time Spent Away From Your Desk

To effectively communicate with non-finance professionals, finance professionals need to have a strong understanding of the physical activities and drivers that create financial outcomes. This requires spending time outside of spreadsheets and actually going out into the business to observe and learn. Spending more time away from the desk should be prioritized as a key performance indicator (KPI) for finance professionals, as it allows for a deeper understanding of the business and enables effective finance business partnering. This practical advice emphasizes the importance of building connections and making an impact in the finance profession.