CFO Weekly

Beyond the Spreadsheet: Why Finance Leaders Must Translate, Not Just Analyze

April 28, 2026·29 min
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In this episode of CFO Weekly, Derek Paulson, Vice President of FP&A at Pura Vida, joins Megan Weis to explore how a generalist mindset, cross-functional curiosity, and the discipline to never outsource critical thinking are defining the next generation of finance leadership, drawing from his journey across manufacturing, consumer brands, and the MBA classroom to his current role at a purpose-driven lifestyle brand.

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