In this article, the author revisits how linking financial and Strategic Planning can lead to successful execution at for-profit organisations, focusing on best practices regarding scope, processes and output.
Alejandro Erasso
Alex Erasso
Seattle FP&A Board Member, AI/ML FP&A Committee Member
For more than twenty years, Alex has held FP&A roles and led initiatives in strategy, analytics, and operations in tech companies, including Hewlett-Packard, Cisco Systems, and VMware. Most recently, he led the VMware Finance team that accelerated its transition from the legacy software model to SaaS, with sales growth of several billion dollars.
Alex brings to the table a strong cross-functional background, with a long history working with senior management, analysing enterprise economics and defining operational strategy and policies. He strives to be an inspiring leader, empowering collaborative teams, breaking down functional silos, and setting in motion entrepreneurial efforts.
Alex holds two Master of Science degrees from Stanford University in Management Science and in Engineering and is completing the CFO Program at Columbia University. He has been a speaker at the International FP&A Board, the Sales Management Association and the Professional Pricing Society. He is a current member of Financial Executives International and the Institute of Management Accountants.
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In this article, the author explores the possibilities of human-AI interaction, describes some practical examples, reviews considerations about responsible use of and value generation with AI, and ends with practical references about upskilling and adoption.