This week on Above the Clouds: Stories from the Boardroom, Richard Byrd sits down with Dustin Williamson, Managing Director at vcfo and former CFO of companies like Whole Foods, to discuss how finance leaders can become true strategic partners to the business.

From building financial models that actually help drive decision-making to knowing when to hire in-house vs. outsource, Dustin shares hard-earned insights from the world of growth-stage companies and PE-backed environments.

Discover insights on:

• How to build a finance function that enables—not limits—growth
• The importance of clean data and strong forecasting in fast-moving businesses
• How to assess financial maturity and what to invest in next
• What makes a CFO an invaluable business partner, not just a scorekeeper