In this article, a former CFO outlines five practical pillars that help FP&A professionals evolve from scorekeepers to strategic business partners who influence the C-suite.
Saul Mateos
Saul Mateos is a transformational finance leader with extensive experience across Fortune 100 companies and high-growth startups. Currently serving as CFO, Head of Human Resources, and Marketing at Gain, a US-based SaaS AI-enhanced LOP servicing platform, Saul leads finance transformation initiatives that drive strategic growth and operational excellence.
With over 15 years of experience spanning multiple industries and global markets, Saul has held leadership positions at prominent organisations including The Coca-Cola Company, Expedia, General Motors, and various technology startups. His expertise includes financial planning & analysis, data analytics, corporate finance, and strategic planning.
Throughout his career, Saul has successfully led major reorganisations with billion-dollar impacts, engineered startup revivals, and built high-performing finance teams that serve as true business partners. His approach combines analytical rigor with entrepreneurial vision, consistently delivering results across diverse business environments.
A multilingual executive who has lived and worked across the US, Latin America, and Europe, Saul holds an MBA from the University of Virginia, BS and MS degrees in Finance from ESADE Business School.
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