Perspectives from Controller, FP&A, CFO and Gartner: Marko Horvat

The podcast explores the evolving role of the CFO in the face of digital transformation and AI, questioning whether the core finance function is changing or simply gaining new tools. Marko Horvat, SVP of Business Transformation at ELB Learning, shares his experiences and insights on finance transformation, emphasizing the importance of aligning mindset, skillset, and toolset within organizations. The discussion highlights the vital partnership between CFOs and IT departments, noting the different priorities each brings to transformation projects. Marko suggests that CFOs should focus on communication and partnering with other departments to drive results through strategic investment, including time and people. The conversation also touches on the impact of Sarbanes-Oxley on restoring trust in financial markets and the ethical considerations surrounding the use of AI in forecasting.