Bridging Finance and Operations with Luigi Testa


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Feb 06 2024 29 mins   4
Businesses are always searching for methods to improve their operations and gain an advantage over their competitors. One area often neglected is making finance part of the business' operating fabric. However, by bringing finance into decision-making processes and aligning it with other functions, companies can achieve better financial outcomes, mitigate risk, and drive growth. And that's what Luigi Testa talks about in today's episode.

Luigi is an accomplished finance and strategy professional with a vast background in venture capital and SaaS industries. He is the Chief Financial Officer at LinkSquares and a Founding Member of The F Suite, an exclusive, invitation-only community for CFOs. Previously, Luigi worked at Building Engines. His performance and leadership were recognized when he was named among the Boston Business Journal's 2023 CFO of the Year.


In this episode, we discuss:
  • How integrating finance elevates business operations
  • The AI impact on finance
  • Leadership and relationship building in finance
  • How to strike a balance between growth and efficiency
  • Storytelling in finance communication

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