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Rose Punkunus
Founder and CEO at Sudozi | CFO | Automating FP&A to unlock more Strategic Finance | Data Nerd
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Finance, accounting, and procurement friends: Is someone trying to sell you π’ππππππ‘ software thatβs going to solve all of your problems? π§ββοΈ Next time that happens, try a few simple questions to see how much they actually know what theyβre talking about. You could ask...
Instacart, Arm, Klaviyo - What wasnβt talked about enough last week?
Instacart, Arm, Klaviyo - What wasnβt talked about enough last week? The amazing teams behind the scenes working so so hard for months, even years, to make the IPO possible. β‘οΈ Finance & Accounting teams
β‘οΈ Procurement teams
β‘οΈ Legal and Privacy teams
β‘οΈ IT and Security teams
What's the best background for strategic finance at a high growth startup?
What's the best background for strategic finance at a high growth startup? In my opinion, there's really no right answer. All backgrounds have pros and cons. Does an ex-investment banker know how to run a complex procurement process?
Does an accountant know how to pull together an M&A model?
Does an analytics person know about GL accounts and ASC 606? For all of these questions, the answer is likely not on day one, but most capable people can learn.
I was first introduced to Naveed Tejany over two years ago, and I learned a lot just in that first meeting.
I was first introduced to Naveed Tejany over two years ago, and I learned a lot just in that first meeting. While all CFOs care about talent, Naveed brings it to another level by leveraging a people first mindset to drive important career and business decisions. This Friday, I have the opportunity to chat with Naveed on Sudozi Finance Friday, and I'm excited to share his perspectives with the audience.
After working with dozens of finance and procurement teams
After working with dozens of finance and procurement teams, weβve seen that almost all procurement purchasing/spend requests go through finance as the first stop. When I was in finance, there were weeks I spent hours getting relevant data to decide if I should approve a spend request. Whatβs the #1 thing a strategic finance leader asks when reviewing a new procurement request?