Can a CFO influence company culture? How?

A CFO is part of the company's leadership team and as a result, holds significant influence over a company's culture. It's not just about crunching numbers and managing finances. The actions and choices made by a CFO can have a real impact on how things work. By making sure financial strategies align with the company's values and long-term goals, the CFO can create a culture of being responsible with money and keeping things transparent. And it's not just all about the money. A CFO can set a good example by promoting ethics, accountability, collaboration and integrity throughout the whole organization. By communicating well, encouraging teamwork, and creating a supportive atmosphere, the CFO can really shape the culture and help the company reach new heights.

Absolutely YES
Lead by Example
Align Financial decisions with company values
Communicate Communicate Communicate.
Assist others to learn about the numbers.
Cross department collaboration ( try xp&a)
Support Innovation and measured risk taking ( don’t always be the most risk averse person in the room )
Have performance metrics that are valuable , understandable and allow business folks to take action ( in a real time or very timely manner )