It Pays to Be Nosy — Andy Bray
SphereCast · 2022-05-20 · 48 min
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Send us Fan Mail This week, the SphereCast interviews Andy Bray, Chief Financial Officer at Sermo . Sermo is a social platform, connecting more than 1.3 million healthcare providers across 150 countries. This physicians-first online community allows clinicians to communicate about issues that are important to them and their patients. In no other industry is mind-share more important than healthcare, as sharing expertise can literally mean saving lives. The sum is much greater than its parts. Bray has held financial positions in various companies across many different industries — including an early run at one of the “Big 4” accounting firms. Having seen and experienced much over the course of his seasoned career, he offers a unique perspective on what makes a “good” finance department. But one prevailing attribute that spells success in a financial professional? Nosiness. On the podcast, Andy deep dives on the value of curiosity in finance, offers some insightful leadership advice, and much more. Noteworthy Quotes: ”To be a strategic CFO, you absolutely need a strong team. The most important parts of your FP&A team are the people that you have in it.