5 Elements CFOs Must Focus on to Fuel the Future of Finance
Finance leaders who devote resources to a few key elements will be well positioned to elevate their roles to that of a futurist, according to a new eBook from Workday.
Bruno J. Navarro
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Bruno J. Navarro
Bruno J. Navarro is a Workday staff writer, covering finance and tech trends.
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