In this episode of CFO's Not Talking Finance, we sit down with CA Shalini Sinha, an experienced finance leader with over 28+ years of expertise across manufacturing, IT, consulting, and healthcare. CA Shalini Sinha shares her inspiring journey, from being a mechanical engineer to becoming a finance leader in the healthcare sector.As the Head of Finance in a hospital environment, CA Shalini discusses the complexities and unique challenges of managing hospital finances. She highlights how finance plays a crucial role in healthcare decision-making, from optimizing costs to managing patient billing. She also shares her approach to balancing financial rigour with the emotional elements of working in healthcare.Key insights from this episode include:How Shalini navigates the emotional complexities of healthcare financeThe challenges of managing hospital operations with a focus on cost optimizationThe role of automation and systems in improving financial operationsLeadership strategies for bridging operational and financial teams in a healthcare settingThis episode offers valuable lessons in leadership, empathy, and the importance of deep operational understanding to drive financial success in complex industries.Stay tuned for more actionable insights from leaders in finance and business who are shaping their industries!Host:CA Chitra Parameswaran - Chief of Staff to the CEO - Contetrahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/chitra-parameswaran/Guest:CA Shalini Sinha - Head of Finance - Symbiosis University Hospital and Research Centre https://www.linkedin.com/in/shalini-sinha-b2a31615/About the Series:CFOs Not Talking Finance is a podcast series that takes you behind the numbers, exploring the lives, journeys, and thought leadership of finance leaders from various industries. From navigating operational challenges to driving business growth, our guests share their insights into what it truly means to lead in finance.#CFOsNotTalkingFinance #HealthcareFinance #LeadershipInFinance #CFOInsights #FinanceLeadership #HospitalFinance #BusinessLeadership #FinancePodcast #CAShalini #ChitraParameswaran