The Finance Team Veteran or the Killer Project Manager?
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Finance transformation is messy. It’s technical, it’s strategic, it’s political, it’s ridiculously complex, and it’s usually a lot bigger than anyone thinks it’s going to be. On some days, you’ll want someone at the helm who already knows the recipe for great project management – the jack of all trades who’s already demonstrated her ability to manage all types of hairy projects. On others, you’ll want someone who knows where all the bodies are buried. But it’s rare to find a person with both of those qualities: the grizzled finance veteran who can manage a complex project like it’s nobody’s business. You’ll probably have to choose. So which is it?
