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Come and hear about — and discover — the performance drivers applied to the FP&A function within an organization like Lightspeed.

 

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FP&A: Transforming Finance into a Performance Engine

FP&A: Transforming Finance into a Performance Engine

Luncheon Conference

Julie Cardinal, CPA

Lightspeed

FP&A: Transforming Finance into a Performance Engine

 

  • The evolution of the FP&A function, shifting from an administrative role to a strategic advisory partner embedded in decision-making
  • Sales operational optimization, notably through mastering the sales funnel, identifying revenue leakage, and improving profitability
  • Technological alignment by creating a direct link between R&D investments, sales performance, and return on investment

 

Julie is the Director of FP&A at Lightspeed, where she leads financial planning and performance analysis to support the company’s strategic decision-making. Recognized for her ability to simplify complex financial information and deliver action-oriented insights, she is a trusted reference in performance management.

Prior to joining Lightspeed, Julie worked at PwC, where she developed deep expertise in audit, capital markets, and complex financial transactions.

Julie is a graduate of HEC Montréal and holds the CPA designation. She also ranked first in Canada on the Common Final Examination (CFE) in 2016.


The event has been approved for up to 1.2 CTP and 1.2 FPAC recertification credits by the Association for Financial Professionals.


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