Dinner Conference

FP&A: Transforming Finance into a Performance Engine

Julie Cardinal, Director, DP&A

Lightspeed

• 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 holds a degree in accounting from HEC Montréal, is a CPA, and ranked first in Canada on the 2016 Common Final Examination (CFE).

This event allowed the attendees to obtain 45 minutes of professional development credits for CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant) and CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) by providing a detailed description of the activity.

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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