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What does it take to be a truly strategic CFO in today’s construction industry? In this episode, Steve sits down with Brad Collins, CFO of Barrett Industries—a regional construction leader and part of global infrastructure giant Colas. 

They dive deep into how finance leaders can drive real business value beyond spreadsheets, why strategic alignment across teams matters, and what CFOs can do to shift from being number crunchers to strategic partners. Brad shares insights on regional autonomy, KPI execution, operational efficiency, and the true ROI of financial leadership—plus, what he wishes he knew five years ago. If you're building a finance team or leading a P&L, this one’s packed with practical, hard-won advice. 

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