The Forward Thinking CFO · Numeritas – Episode 30 – Andrew Lynch – Blue Light Card

In this episode of The Forward Thinking CFO, Stephen Aldridge is joined by Andrew Lynch, Head of FP&A at Blue Light Card.

With a rich background in finance leadership across diverse industries – from wholesale to tech – Andrew shares invaluable insights on leveraging the finance function to enhance commercial performance.

In this packed episode, Andrew and Stephen explore:

  • The pivotal role of financial planning and analysis in business strategy.
  • How to distinguish between budgeting and forecasting, and their distinct roles in business planning.
  • Techniques for optimising marketing spend and managing supply chains more efficiently.
  • The power of data warehouses and ETL processes in financial analysis.
  • The evolving impact of AI on data analysis and the potential transformation of finance roles.

We’re keen to hear your thoughts on this episode, so please get in touch below with any feedback you have.

If you want to find out more about Andrew – or get in touch with him – check out his LinkedIn profile – https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewglynch/