The finance function and CFO's rope are evolving rapidly as digitization accelerates the pace of change amidst continuing economic and geopolitical volatility. Two expert colleagues join us to discuss how CFOs can help build world-class finance functions capable of withstanding external shocks and staying ahead of the competition. 

Bjørnar Jensen is a senior partner in our Zurich office, and Liz Fasciana, is a senior partner in our London office. Both work extensively with CFOs around the world. 

They spoke with Sean at McKinsey’s CFO Forum in London in June.

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The finance function and CFO's rope are evolving rapidly as digitization accelerates the pace of change amidst continuing economic and geopolitical volatility. Two expert colleagues join us to discuss how CFOs can help build world-class finance functions capable of withstanding external shocks and staying ahead of the competition. 
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bj%C3%B8rnar-jensen-8a4995/">Bjørnar Jensen</a> is a senior partner in our Zurich office, and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-fasciana/?originalSubdomain=uk">Liz Fasciana,</a> is a senior partner in our London office. Both work extensively with CFOs around the world. They spoke with Sean at McKinsey’s CFO Forum in London in June.
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