Microsoft's Modern Finance Conversations

Data has become the backbone of today’s modern finance organizations. Microsoft’s Jesse Todd and Cory Hrncirik talk with finance leaders about how they’re building cultures and technical capabilities to increase impact while uncovering opportunities for efficiency—and how you can follow their lead. To learn more, visit the Microsoft Modern Finance Hub. [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/modernfinance/] Click here for transcript [https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/modernfinance/Modern_Finance_Conversations_Podcast_-_Promotional_trailer_-_Transcript_-_FINAL_-_6-25-2021.pdf].

Culture plays a big role in a successful modern finance transformation. Victor Casalino, Microsoft’s CFO for the Americas region, weaves his global leadership experience with his interpersonal passion to create an environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to their work. Click here for transcript [https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/modernfinance/Modern_Finance_Conversations_Podcast_-_Ep._1_-_Value_comes_from_our_people_-_Transcript_-_FINAL_-_6-23-21.pdf] of this episode. Hosted By: Jesse Todd, Group Finance Manager at Microsoft Corporation LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessetodd/] Cory Hrncirik, Modern Finance Lead at Microsoft Corporation LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/hrncirik/] Guest Speaker: Victor Casalino, Americas CFO at Microsoft Corporation LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/victorcasalinoms/] Resources: Modern Finance Hub [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/modernfinance/] Leading Change in Finance eBook [https://info.microsoft.com/US-DynOps-CNTNT-FY21-04Apr-24-LeadingThroughChangeinFinanceeBook-SRGCM4597_01Registration-ForminBody.html]

For Mustafa Ozkeskin, Microsoft’s VP of the Central Finance team, having a common language with common goals has led to better outcomes in his organization. Mustafa has cracked the code of leveraging a single source of truth for leaders to make better decisions and for teams to keep better aligned on everything from budgets to accountability. Click here for transcript [https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/modernfinance/Modern_Finance_Conversations_Podcast_-_Ep._2_-_Data_brings_teams_together_-_Transcript_-_FINAL_-_6-23-21.pdf] of this episode. Hosted By: Jesse Todd, Group Finance Manager at Microsoft Corporation LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessetodd/] Cory Hrncirik, Modern Finance Lead at Microsoft Corporation LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/hrncirik/] Guest Speaker: Mustafa Ozkeskin, CFO | Global General Manager of Finance at Microsoft Corporation LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mozkeskin/] Resources: Modern Finance Hub [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/modernfinance/] Leading Change in Finance eBook [https://info.microsoft.com/US-DynOps-CNTNT-FY21-04Apr-24-LeadingThroughChangeinFinanceeBook-SRGCM4597_01Registration-ForminBody.html]

Along with a culture of curiosity and growth mindset, another big key to success is the desire to innovate. Grace Lao changed the game by driving the implementation of automation and AI solutions in Microsoft’s finance operations and is now shaking up how the company runs procurement. In this episode she shares some learnings from her journey with you. Click here for transcript [https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/modernfinance/Modern_Finance_Conversations_Podcast_-_Ep._3_-_Necessity_is_the_mother_of_innovation_-_Transcript_-_FINAL_-_6-23-2-21.pdf] of this episode. Hosted By: Jesse Todd, Group Finance Manager at Microsoft Corporation LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessetodd/] Cory Hrncirik, Modern Finance Lead at Microsoft Corporation LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/hrncirik/] Guest Speaker: Grace Lao, General Manager / Chief Procurement Officer at Microsoft Corporation LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracelaous/] Resources: Modern Finance Hub [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/modernfinance/] Leading Change in Finance eBook [https://info.microsoft.com/US-DynOps-CNTNT-FY21-04Apr-24-LeadingThroughChangeinFinanceeBook-SRGCM4597_01Registration-ForminBody.html]