How would you describe your job to someone who doesn’t work in finance?

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I would describe my job as a strategic partner to the President, the Executive Team, and the business units. I also engage with the board of trustees on all matters financial, compliance as well as on business strategy matters. However, I wouldn't be able to do my job if not for my amazing team who works diligently and collaboratively day in and day out. Having a strong team allows me to focus on the bigger picture and be the strategic and innovating leader that I strive to be.

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I tried to answer this question via a blog post I did many years ago. Defining FP&A to a stranger at a cocktail party. https://www.fpaexperts.com/defining-fpa-to-a-stranger-at-a-cocktail-party/

As in most cases, it depends on the context and people you are communicating with. Since I am also a CPA, I often default to saying I am an accountant even though I have not done pure accounting for many years, but people seem to understand that.

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As a Finance Transformation Consultant, I help Finance Organizations to produce more with less and become the business partner of choice to the business

How would you describe your job to someone who doesn’t work in finance?

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