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Thomas Smith

 

Tom is a strategic finance leader and consultant who goes beyond the numbers to help business leaders and teams improve processes, generate efficiencies, and achieve business results.

Tom most recently held a series of business unit Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Director positions with global electrical infrastructure manufacturer Legrand during a 19-year tenure.  

His previous experience also includes roles as CFO and plant controller in manufacturing and service businesses.  

Tom is CMA and PMP-certified and holds MBA and BS degrees from Drexel University and University of Delaware, respectively.

Tom is the Founder of Blue Sky Business Advisory Services. Blue Sky LLC provides business services, primarily accounting and finance services, to its clients.


 

Author's Articles

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Soundtracking the Business: How FP&A Turns Data into Decisions
November 4, 2025
FP&A Tags:
FP&A Storytelling, Data-Driven FP&A, Financial Planning and Analysis, FP&A Case Studies

In this article, FP&A professionals discover how soundtracking — the art of blending data, storytelling, and strategic insight — can amplify business impact and turn finance into the guiding rhythm of organisational strategy.

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From Sprawl to Strategy: Roadmap for Next-Gen FP&A Impact
October 7, 2025
FP&A Tags:
FP&A Transformation, Integrated FP&A

In this article, the author shares a seven-step roadmap to help finance leaders cut through sprawl and build a focused, value-adding Next-Gen FP&A function.

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