Winning in finance goes beyond getting your numbers right. Businesses have to understand the value of developing and planning for the succession of finance team members. Given the finance department's essential role in strategic decision-making and maintaining financial stability, it's important to cultivate talent within the organization to ensure a smooth transition when key personnel leave or retire. To delve into the significance of talent development, succession planning, and bench strength in finance, we discuss with Leonard Hicks.

With over twenty years of experience in business operations and financial management, Leonard has an impressive track record of leading large-scale growth and transformation at Lockheed Martin. He currently serves as the CFO of Abt Associates and is a valuable member of the executive management team. Leonard's expertise as a proven entrepreneur brings best-in-class leadership and collaborative problem-solving skills.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Developing Future finance leaders
• Building bench strength in finance
• Talent development and succession planning
• Driving sustainable growth
• The role of innovation in finance teams

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• Abt Associates Website
  
  

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