I’ve spent the last decade in the C-suite, and I’ve noticed a recurring pattern. Many brilliant Controllers and Finance Directors get stuck. They have perfect technical skills, but they never make the jump to CFO.
From my side of the boardroom table, the "invisible ceiling" isn't about how well you know the GAAP/IFRS. It’s about Strategic Storytelling.
Most people bring me data; very few bring me a narrative that helps the Board make a decision. As we move through 2026, I'm seeing AI automate the "data" part faster than ever. What's left is the human element—managing stakeholders and predicting the "why" behind the numbers.
I wanted to open a thread for anyone in the middle of their finance career:
• What is blocking your path to the top right now?
• Are you seeing your roles change with AI integration this year?
• Or, just Ask Me Anything about the view from the CFO chair.
I’ll be around to answer questions for the next few hours. Cheers!