Finance holds a unique and pivotal vantage within a company or organization, and is much more than checks and balances. Finance is at the heart of optimizing the financial and operational performance of the organization on the whole and guiding leadership in making impactful strategic investments and aligning financial strategies with business vision and goals.Hosts Melissa and Tom tackle strategic investments, both apparent and under the radar. Discussed in this episode:Aligning investments with the business roadmap and priorities, focusing on areas such as headcount, technology, ESG, and supply chainStrategies for defining and implementing impactful initiatives to bridge gaps and drive the business prioritiesThe crucial interplay between finance and overall business strategies, involving tough decision-making, open communication, and prioritization discussions