In this episode of CFO Weekly, CJ Gustafson, Chief Financial
Officer at PartsTech, joins Megan Weis to discuss the annual
planning process and the metrics that go into building a good
budget. CJ also discusses the importance of storytelling in
finance, how to foster a people-centric approach to budgeting in
your company, common mistakes and how to overcome them, and the
role of AI and analytics in transforming budgeting for the tech
industry in the years ahead.
CJ is a seasoned CFO with vast experience in the tech industry,
particularly in scaling software companies through strategic
financial management. With a background that includes consulting at
PwC and working in private equity, CJ has developed a keen
understanding of business models and the complexities of revenue
growth. He has played key roles in hyper-growth environments,
focusing on financial planning and analysis, sales operations, and
overall corporate strategy.