How Plattcom transformed finance for growth and sustainability

𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗜𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗮 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 - 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗮 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀, 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘀. 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽. 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀. 👉 𝗜𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 & 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 --> Finance isn’t just tracking spend. It’s helping design GTM strategies where every dollar of CAC is measured against payback, pipeline velocity, and conversion efficiency. 👉 𝗜𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 & 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 --> It’s not just headcount planning. It’s tying burn to product milestones, validating ROI on R&D, and making sure capital fuels the right roadmap at the right time. 👉 𝗜𝗻 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 & 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 --> Finance partners with ops to streamline processes, create scalable systems, and ensure teams are building for tomorrow, not just surviving today. 👉 𝗔𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 & 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 --> It’s about turning financials into a story that builds investor confidence and aligns the entire organization around clear, measurable outcomes. 💡 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗮𝘆, 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 - 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲. 📬 DM and I’ll send you my Finance Business Partner Playbook The framework I use to embed finance across every function to drive clarity, control, and momentum. #FinanceBusinessPartner #FractionalCFO #StrategicFinance #OperatorEdge #StartupLeadership #CapitalEfficiency #ScalingSmart #FinanceThatScales

In my work with growing companies, I’ve observed that businesses that successfully scale go through three non-negotiable finance shifts: 1. From bookkeeping to analytics → Numbers stop being records and start being insights. 2. From intuition to dashboards → Decisions move from gut-feel to evidence-based. 3. From compliance to governance → Finance stops reacting to regulators and starts enabling investors. Boardroom Lesson: -Growth is not just about more sales. -It’s about upgrading the operating system of the company — and finance is that OS

Finance is at a Tipping Point: From Back-Office to Value-Creation Hub For years, finance was seen as the custodian of numbers, focused on accuracy, compliance, and reliability. But the reality unfolding today is much bigger: finance is becoming the engine of transformation. Studies show: - Transactional work, which currently accounts for 50-70% of finance effort, will steadily decline as automation, self-service, and shared services scale up. - The share of finance work devoted to business partnering will increase to 35-45%, supported by advanced analytics and specialized Centers of Excellence. - More than 70% of finance leaders are already increasing investment in data and analytics to power sharper decisions. The value of finance will no longer be measured by how well we close the books, but by how boldly we shape the future. Three New Realities for Finance Leaders: 1. From Data to Foresight: With AI and analytics, finance is moving from reporting history to predicting what comes next. The leaders who succeed will build scenarios, simulations, and forward-looking insights. 2. From Efficiency to Influence: Automation frees time, but the bigger question is how we will use that time. To crunch faster or to influence strategy at the boardroom table. 3. From Talent to Brand: As repetitive tasks vanish, finance professionals must redefine their personal brand as strategic advisors, risk navigators, and storytellers of value. Digitization is not a threat; it is our ticket to relevance. It is giving finance leaders the tools to step into the CEO’s circle of influence. Finance is not just evolving. It is rebranding itself. The leaders who embrace this shift will not only manage numbers, they will write the growth story. What steps are you taking to rebrand yourself as a finance leader in this new era? #FutureOfFinance #FinanceLeadership #DigitalTransformation #StrategicCFO #AIinFinance #ValueCreation

𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 Ever been told financial modelling is just a “Finance team” thing? That’s an outdated view. In today’s fast-moving supply chain world, having financial modelling skills is the difference-maker for smarter decisions and driving business growth. Here’s how I use financial models beyond the finance silo: •  𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀: Before launching any initiative — be it a new distribution center, automation investment, or supplier change — I build scenarios that quantify potential returns, NPV, risks, and cash flow impact. This means decision-makers can move fast and with confidence, not guesswork. •  𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗢𝗜 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀:  From warehouse tweaks to transport shifts, I map out all costs and forecast both direct savings (labor, materials) and hidden benefits (service uptime, fewer stockouts). A solid ROI calculation turns “maybe” into “let’s do it.” •  𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 & 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣&𝗟: : Changing safety stock or lead time strategies? I model how these tweaks flow through the balance sheet (working capital, carrying costs) and P&L (gross margin, waste, sales). Suddenly, inventory isn’t just “stuff on shelves”—it’s a lever for business value. Why does this matter? Because companies want leaders who can align operational moves with real financial impact. By combining financial acumen with hands-on supply chain know-how, I turn project proposals into clear business cases that win support—and deliver measurable value. It’s not just about understanding the numbers; it’s about making every supply chain move count on the bottom line. Financial modelling is a skill set that bridges departments, uncovers hidden value, and helps businesses thrive in any climate. If your team needs that rare blend of practical execution and financial intelligence, let’s connect. #SupplyChain #FinancialModelling #StrategicOperations #BusinessCase

For too long, finance has been viewed as the department of “no.” But in today’s high-growth organizations, that old model doesn’t work. Finance isn’t just about compliance or cost control anymore—it’s about driving strategy and value. When finance is repositioned as a value driver, businesses scale smarter, move faster, and navigate uncertainty with confidence. Check out our recent article to learn more about repositioning finance in the C-Suite: https://lnkd.in/g9YST-y7 If you’re leading in a high-growth environment—or aspire to—rethinking how you engage with finance could be one of your biggest growth levers.

Beyond budgets, finance is taking the driver’s seat in digital transformation. With 68% of CFOs now leading tech-driven change, the role has evolved from number cruncher to strategic growth partner. 💡

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When finance is siloed, strategy gets fuzzy. Too often, financial models are treated as spreadsheets that live in isolation - precise on paper, but disconnected from what’s really happening in the business. The problem? -- Headcount plans don’t match revenue goals. -- GTM strategy isn’t backed by the resources to execute. -- Product roadmap assumes investments that aren’t actually budgeted. Accuracy matters, of course. But alignment is what makes finance strategic. When I build models for clients, I don’t just hand over the finished product and walk away. I ask: -- How does this forecast line up with hiring capacity? -- Do we have the budget to support the GTM motion we’ve committed to? -- Is the product roadmap properly funded and sequenced? That’s when finance stops being a back-office function and becomes a driver of clarity and confidence. Because models without context don't move the business forward - it's the shared understanding and alignment they bring that create real value.

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