Better Business Partners: Finance and the Office of the CIO

There’s an underrated skill that seasoned CFOs have mastered: forging partnerships with other C-suites across the organization. One of the most vital partners for finance teams is the Office of the Chief Information Officer (CIO). Together, these teams can drive efficiency with technology, mitigate risks, and make strategic investments.To understand what a successful business partnership with the Office of CIO looks like—and what factors often get in the way—Melissa Howatson talks with Johan Dowdy, Global Head of IT and IT Security at Asana. Join us as we discuss:How IT has evolved over the years to be more strategicThe value of listening before offering suggestions (not just prescribing)One of the most common pain points in the CFO-CIO partnershipConsidering ROI and long-term payback on all programmatic spendHow to achieve smoother operations and more accurate reportingAdditional resources:How To Develop a Finance Business Partnering Model: https://bit.ly/46joolCTransforming Finance as a Strategic Business Partner | 0.5 CPE/CPD Course:https://bit.ly/467s5vk

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With today's increasingly challenging business conditions, finance leaders are taking on more responsibilities and facing more change than ever.  Join Vena’s CFO Melissa Howatson for The CFO Show, a weekly podcast featuring interviews with forward-thinking finance and business leaders. Get timely commentary on today’s biggest issues in business, hear from finance leaders on how their work is transforming their organizations and get practical advice for ushering your finance team into the future.  The CFO Show isn’t just a podcast; it’s your forecast for the future of finance.