Why Financial Acumen Is More Important Than You Think
You’re sitting at your first meeting as a new member of your organization’s management team. You are thrilled to be in this new role and faced with new responsibilities outside of the functional job you once excelled in. The informal chit-chat quickly changes to talking about the health of the organization and financial reports start circulating. The head of finance is talking about cash flow, debt to equity ratio, and EBITA. A blank look comes over your face.