Mastering Financial Acumen: Why HR Professionals Need to Embrace Business Literacy with Paul Butler
Eps. #115 MARCH 25TH, 2025
In this episode of the "HR Mixtape," host Shari Simpson welcomes Paul Butler, Client Partner at Newleaf Training and Development. They delve into the critical importance of financial acumen for HR professionals, emphasizing how understanding financial metrics can enhance decision-making and drive business success. Paul shares insights from his extensive experience, highlighting the need for HR to partner with finance to maximize organizational performance.
Key Takeaways:
Financial literacy is essential for HR professionals to align human resources with business results.
Building relationships with finance colleagues can create a safe space for HR to ask questions and improve their financial understanding.
Implementing zero-based budgeting encourages a more strategic approach to financial planning and resource allocation.
Tune in to learn how HR can leverage financial insights to foster a more effective workplace!
Guest(s): Paul Butler, Client Partner, Newleaf Training and Development
Book: Business Financial Intelligence: A mindset and skillset few people have and all organizations need.
Guest(s): Paul Butler, Client Partner, Newleaf Training and Development
Paul Butler is a Client Partner with Newleaf Training and Development, based in Valencia, CA. Paul is a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) and a Chartered Management Accountant (CIMA). Before starting Newleaf in 2006, Paul was a Regional Finance Director for Marriott International Hotels and Hilton International Hotels. He also served as the Director of Finance for Hilton Honors when Hilton’s worldwide HQ was based in Beverly Hills, CA.
Newleaf has served 314 clients across 30 states and 8 countries, specializing in helping people better manage themselves, lead others, and grow business acumen. In 2016, Newleaf opened a second office in Orlando, FL.
Originally from Staffordshire, England, Paul has been married to his wife, Gaynor, since 1994, and they have two adult children.
