Geraldine Garaud

About Geraldine Garaud

With over 20 years of dynamic experience in financial management, accounting, and audit, I am currently a Senior Director Analyst at Gartner. I provide expert advice to finance leaders on their mission-critical priorities, helping them plan and execute finance strategies that truly make a difference. My aim is to position finance as a driver of unparalleled value, facilitate successful finance transformations, stay ahead of cutting-edge trends shaping the future of finance, and enhance finance business partnerships.Having lived in Europe, the US, Asia, and the Middle East, I bring a profound understanding of multicultural environments. This global perspective enhances my ability to connect with diverse finance leaders and craft strategies that resonate across borders. Above all, I am deeply passionate about driving value and innovation within the finance function, empowering finance leaders to not only meet but exceed their objectives.I have also published numerous research on finance transformation, which fuels my enthusiasm and equips me with the insights needed to guide finance leaders on their transformative journeys. Let\'s revolutionize the finance function together!

Experience

1. Senior Director Analyst & Market Lead, Finance Business and Technology Insights

   Gartner

   Oct 2023 — Present

   Gartner Market Lead, Finance Transformation Strategy ConsultingInnovator, Problem Solver, and Strategic ThinkerI guide CFOs and their teams on essential priorities in technology, AI, and modernization of finance:• Develop and implement forward-looking finance strategies• Leverage AI and automation to drive efficiency and insight• Position finance as a key driver of organizational value• Successfully execute finance transformation initiatives• Stay ahead of trends shaping the future of finance and AI• Enhance finance business partnerships for optimal outcomes

Education

• Thunderbird School of Global Management

  MBA, Finance

• University of Bath

  BSc, Economics and Politics

Skills

• Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Financial Audits
• Internal Controls
• Auditing
• Financial Reporting
• Financial Analysis
• Human Resources
• Finance
• Risk Management
• Team Management
• Procurement
• Management
• Project Management
• Forecasting
• Managerial Finance
• Business Process Improvement
• Internal Audit
• Strategy
• Leadership
• Accounting
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Financial Accounting
• Ifrs
• Corporate Finance