{"id":48,"date":"2020-02-22T18:52:48","date_gmt":"2020-02-22T18:52:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.b2bcfo.com\/chris-howard\/?page_id=48"},"modified":"2023-10-03T19:42:13","modified_gmt":"2023-10-03T19:42:13","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.b2bcfo.com\/chris-howard\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<h1> <\/h1>\r\n<p>As a seasoned financial leader and strategic advisor, I focus on aligning financial strategies with business goals to drive measurable results. With a holistic perspective on business operations, I excel in implementing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that ensure clear visibility into performance while aligning teams across all levels\u2014from the ground floor to the C-suite. 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