In today’s dynamic labour market, talent strategy is no longer just HR’s responsibility. Forward-thinking CFOs are playing a pivotal role in workforce planning, influencing everything from headcount forecasting to the adoption of more agile, data-driven staffing models. This episode explores how finance leaders are becoming architects of talent investment, balancing labour costs with innovation potential, aligning skills with future growth, and helping the enterprise adapt to changing market conditions faster than ever.

Troy Anderson, CFO of Kelly®, brings a rare and powerful perspective to this conversation. With a career that spans global finance leadership in business services, education, and workforce solutions, Troy understands firsthand how to shape a company’s talent roadmap from the finance seat. At Kelly, a global leader in specialty talent solutions, he’s helping drive value not just through cost control, but by enabling smarter, more strategic workforce investments. He’ll share how finance can collaborate with HR and operations to unlock agility and build a more resilient organization.

Economic volatility puts every business function under stress, but few more than finance and HR. Troy explores how modern CFOs can act as strategic unifiers during uncertain times, aligning financial priorities with workforce resilience. Whether it’s scenario modeling or investment prioritization, finance has a unique role to play in balancing agility with stability,  preparing teams for both headwinds and opportunity.

Troy Anderson has helped lead organizations through periods of both disruption and transformation. From managing billion-dollar financial portfolios to reshaping workforce strategies at Kelly and Universal Technical Institute, Troy knows how to bring calm, clarity, and confidence to high-pressure environments. He’ll offer insights into how finance leaders can be force multipliers for people strategy; translating numbers into narratives that align stakeholders, inspire teams, and fuel smart action amid uncertainty.

Whether it’s a strategic acquisition, a corporate spin-off, or a full-scale business transformation, the role of the CFO is critical at every possible turn. Troy unpacks what really goes on behind the scenes of high-stakes corporate transactions; how to evaluate opportunities, de-risk execution, and steer organizations through complex change while keeping stakeholders aligned. Listeners will walk away with practical lessons on leading deals that don’t just close, but deliver lasting impact.

Troy Anderson has led M&A and transformation efforts at the highest levels; helping companies raise billions in capital, execute strategic acquisitions, and spin off major divisions with precision. At Universal Technical Institute, he more than doubled revenue and helped drive a $225M top-line expansion through targeted acquisitions. At Conduent, he oversaw financial operations during its spin-off from Xerox and managed a multi-year transformation effort. Troy offers both the strategic vision and operational playbook for finance leaders navigating transformative change.