In this episode of CFO Weekly, John Ferrari, VP of Finance and Administration (CFO) at Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA), joins Megan Weis to discuss the role of a CFO as a business leader or the strategic CFO in higher education and the importance of financial stewardship and data-driven decision-making in enhancing student outcomes.
John is a senior executive with expertise in business reengineering, data analytics implementation, and financial management. Besides his role at NOVA, he is also a Board Member of AAFMAA, a Non-Resident Senior Fellow for the American Enterprise Institute, and a Senior Strategy Mentor for Strategic Education International.
In this episode, we discuss:* How John is driving student success with strategy and data * Driving collaboration through transparency and team empowerment * Change management strategies for CFOs * How the role of a CFO is evolving to incorporate a more customer-focused approach * Cultivating future leaders in finance
Learn more about John:* John Ferrari on LinkedIn * Northern Virginia Community College Website * AAFMAA Website
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