Beyond Silos: Uniting FP&A and Controllership for Impact
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About This Episode
What if the secret to financial agility lies in reimagining the relationship between FP&A and Controllership? Tom Seegmiller, CFO at Texada, returns to explore the transformative power of aligning FP&A and Controllership.
Tom shares his journey from FP&A leader to full-spectrum CFO, and what he’s learned about the often-overlooked (but essential) collaboration between finance’s two core functions. Together, they unpack how siloed teams can unintentionally hold each other back—and how breaking down those walls can drive agility, enhance clarity, and increase business value.
Discover how aligning FP&A and Controllership could be the key to unlocking your finance team's full potential.
Discussed in This Episode:
- What CFOs get wrong about Controllership, and how to fix it
- The hidden friction between finance subfunctions
- How to create “earned” seats at the table across the organization
- Why both FP&A and Controllership must focus on top-line growth
- Tools, leadership habits, and structural approaches that make cross-functional alignment stick
- How AI is helping finance teams build leverage and efficiency
Episode Resources:
- AI Buyer’s Guide for Finance: What To Look For, What To Ask and How To Get Buy-In
- 4 Data-Backed Tips for Finance Leaders in Times of Increasing Uncertainty
- Step-By-Step Guide to the Month-End Close Process [Includes a Checklist]
- Excelerate Finance Summit
- The State of Strategic Finance 2025