1137: Scaling Finance Across Borders | Amy Foo, CFO, Ignition | CFO THOUGHT LEADER

In this episode of the CFO Thought Leader podcast, host Jack interviews Amy Foo, CFO of Ignition, about her career journey and insights on finance leadership. Amy shares her experiences from roles at Zendesk, CultureAmp, and Ignition, emphasizing the importance of clarity, alignment, and data-driven discipline in driving business growth. She discusses her non-traditional path, including managing sales and leading global finance operations, and highlights the significance of mentorship, strategic thinking, and creating psychological safety within teams. The conversation covers Ignition's SaaS platform for accountants, its capital structure, key financial metrics, resource allocation strategies, and the use of AI in finance, providing a comprehensive view of Amy's approach to finance leadership and business strategy.

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1137: Scaling Finance Across Borders | Amy Foo, CFO, Ignition

CFO THOUGHT LEADER

Introduction to Amy Foo and Her Approach to Finance Leadership

Early Career Experiences and Transition to the Tech Sector

Growth at Zendesk and Transition to Ignition

Financial Metrics, Resource Allocation, and Go-to-Market Strategy at Ignition

AI Price Insights and Internal AI Applications

FP&A Team Development and Strategic Business Partnering

Mentoring, Leadership Advice, and Future Priorities

Closing Remarks and Listener Engagement

1137: Scaling Finance Across Borders | Amy Foo, CFO, Ignition

CFO THOUGHT LEADER

00:00Introduction to Amy Foo and Her Approach to Finance Leadership

Introduction to Amy Foo and Her Approach to Finance Leadership

07:12Early Career Experiences and Transition to the Tech Sector

Early Career Experiences and Transition to the Tech Sector

14:54Growth at Zendesk and Transition to Ignition

Growth at Zendesk and Transition to Ignition

24:04Financial Metrics, Resource Allocation, and Go-to-Market Strategy at Ignition

Financial Metrics, Resource Allocation, and Go-to-Market Strategy at Ignition

32:59AI Price Insights and Internal AI Applications

AI Price Insights and Internal AI Applications

39:25FP&A Team Development and Strategic Business Partnering

FP&A Team Development and Strategic Business Partnering

47:50Mentoring, Leadership Advice, and Future Priorities

Mentoring, Leadership Advice, and Future Priorities

55:32Closing Remarks and Listener Engagement

Closing Remarks and Listener Engagement