In this in-depth conversation with Madhu Jagannathan, a seasoned 3x CFO, finance professionals gain firsthand insights into the evolving role of finance in business strategy. From transitioning into leadership to partnering with sales and implementing scalable systems, Madhu shares real-world experiences that highlight how finance can be both a growth driver and a control function.
What you will learn ?
- Developing a CFO Mindset: How to build strategic thinking and leadership early in your career.
- Evolving Finance Roles: Moving from operational tasks to driving strategic impact.
- Leading with Influence: Using collaboration to lead without relying on authority.
- Scaling Finance Functions: Growing from basic bookkeeping to strategic finance.
- Finance as a Sales Partner: Supporting growth while maintaining control and compliance.
- Tools, Metrics & Systems: Choosing the right systems and focusing on meaningful metrics.
Why should you attend?
- Learn from a 3x CFO: Gain firsthand insights from Madhu Jagannathan’s real-world experience leading finance teams through growth, transformation, and strategic change.
- Elevate your finance role: Discover how to shift from operational execution to strategic influence and become a true partner in business growth.
- Build leadership without authority: Understand how to lead cross-functional initiatives, collaborate with sales, and drive decisions through influence.
- Scale finance with purpose: Learn how to implement scalable systems, select the right metrics, and build a future-ready finance function.
Who should attend?
This session is tailored for aspiring CFOs, finance managers, controllers, FP&A professionals, and finance transformation leaders looking to elevate their impact and contribute strategically to business growth.
Speaker:
Madhu Jagannathan - A three-time CFO with over 20 years of experience leading finance teams and driving business strategy. Madhu has held leadership roles at Lob, INRIX, ChefSteps, Qumulo, and Dropbox, with deep expertise in planning, P&L, compliance, and operations. A Chartered Accountant and commerce graduate from Bangalore University, Madhu is known for building strong teams and aligning finance with business growth.
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