Webinar

Future CFO Episode 9: How to Build a Strategic Finance Function

10:00 AM CT
4 Nov, 2026
Online

Agenda

The finance function has never been more important.

Expectations from CEOs and boards are increasing. Decisions must be made faster, forecasts must be more accurate, and costs must remain under control.

The question is: Do you have the right conditions in place to fully embrace a strategic role?

In this webinar, we discuss how to build a finance function with a clear mission, the right operating model, and the capacity to work closely with the business rather than simply reporting on past performance.

Together, Daniel de Sousa, CEO of Rillion, and Andrew DeLeo, CFO at Outpost, share practical insights on how to:

Understand the CEO’s and board’s expectations
Free up capacity by automating manual tasks
Build operating models that drive decisions, not just reporting
Ensure that reporting and follow-ups lead to action
Develop the roles, skills, and ways of working needed to deliver meaningful business value

Who Is This Webinar For?

This webinar is for CFOs, finance directors, controllers, and other finance professionals who want to:

Take on a clearer strategic role
Have a greater impact within the executive leadership team
Free up time currently spent on manual work
Build a more future-ready finance function

Get to know our speakers

Daniel de Sousa

CEO at Rillion

Daniel de Sousa is the CEO of Rillion and has more than 15 years of experience leading and scaling international SaaS companies. Previously, Daniel held senior leadership roles at companies such as Trivec and Visma, where he focused on international expansion, digital business models, and driving rapid growth within complex organizations. Over the years, he has worked closely with CFOs and executive leadership teams across a wide range of businesses, giving him deep insight into how the finance function is evolving as AI and automation become increasingly integral to modern organizations.

Andrew DeLeo

CFO at Outpost

Andrew DeLeo is the CFO of Outpost, where he oversees finance, strategy, capital planning, data, and investor relations as the company scales its nationwide terminal network and technology platform. Previously, Andrew held senior finance and strategy roles across multiple high-growth ventures. His experience supporting rapidly growing companies gives him valuable insight into building strategic finance functions that balance operational demands, long-term planning, and sustainable growth.