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Valeria
Gutowski
SVP of Finance & CAO
Norstella
Valeria is a finance executive with a proven track record of leading multidisciplinary teams through transformation and growth. She currently serves as Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Accounting Officer at Norstella, where she leads cross-functional finance teams spanning Treasury, FP&A, Accounting, and Tax. In this role, she drives strategic initiatives to increase profitability, scale global operations, and integrate multiple legacy businesses into a unified finance organization. She has been instrumental in two successful exits, most recently guiding Enfusion through its sale to Clearwater Analytics. During her three year tenure at Enfusion, she modernized the finance function and built a scalable, investor-ready organization. Earlier in her career, she spent more than a decade at EY advising public companies on IPO readiness, M&A, and regulatory compliance. Recognized for building, upskilling, and right-sizing teams, she incorporates technology into HR strategy to maximize effectiveness and employee satisfaction. She is passionate about developing talent, fostering strong cultures, and enabling organizations to thrive through complex transitions.
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18 November 2025 09:15 - 09:45
The strong finance team playbook: Talent, culture, and capability
In today's volatile market, your team's agility is your company's competitive edge. Technical skills are table stakes and building a truly resilient finance function requires a new blueprint focused on talent, culture, and future-ready capabilities. This keynote moves beyond theory to deliver a practical framework for architecting a finance team that doesn't just report on the past, but actively shapes the future. Discover the strategies to attract elite talent, forge a culture of strategic partnership, and embed the skills needed to navigate any disruption. Key Takeaways: - The talent magnet: Build you team with elite finance professionals with a compelling value proposition that goes beyond compensation and ensures lasting loyalty. - Culture as a catalyst: Forge a resilient culture of collaboration that transforms your team from a cost centre to a strategic business partner. - Future-proofing your skillset: Equip your team with the critical capabilities for the next decade—from AI-driven forecasting and data storytelling to strategic influencing across the C-suite. A high-performing finance team is a force multiplier for growth. Is your team built to last, or built for last year? Don't miss this essential guide to building your most valuable asset.