
Business Financial Intelligence
for Today’s HR Professional
What to Expect
In this engaging session, you'll discover what your CFO wishes you knew as a strategic HR partner. Paul breaks down key financial concepts—like ROI, ROE, accruals, and cash flow—through a practical HR lens. You'll also explore how everyday HR decisions impact the 7 drivers of business financial intelligence: customer, cash flow, profit, productivity, growth, teams, and community.
Key Takeaways:
•Build business and financial fluency to strengthen HR’s strategic impact.
•Align rewards with financial drivers to support organizational success.
•Use business acumen to enhance talent acquisition and employer branding.
•Apply financial intelligence across functions, industries, and global markets.
•Develop skills to advance into senior HR leadership roles.


Paul Butler, Co-Owner
Newleaf Training
Paul is the co-founder of Newleaf Training & Development and has collaborated with over 300 HR professionals across 9 countries and 28 states to deliver customized staff and leadership training solutions that create lasting impact. With a background as Regional Finance Director for Marriott and Hilton, Paul brings a wealth of global business experience .
He is a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) and a member of CIMA. Known for his engaging and humorous speaking style, Paul inspires audiences with practical insights that can be immediately applied both professionally and personally. Now a proud U.S. citizen, Paul recently published his first book, Business Financial Intelligence—a mindset and skillset few people have and all organizations need, available now on Amazon in paperback, audiobook, and e-book formats.

Additional Event Details
7:20 AM Registration & Networking
7:30 AM Breakfast & Introductions
7:45 AM Legal Update
8:00 - 9:00 AM Program & Q&A

This event is pending for 1.25 credit hours for both HRCI & SHRM credits.


Cancellation & Credit Policy:
Please note that all program registrations are non-refundable. However, if you are unable to attend, we are happy to offer a credit toward a future program of equal or lesser value, provided that the request is submitted prior to the scheduled event date. Credit requests made after the program date will not be honored.