Cambridge Dictionary defines the term Influencer as “a person or group that has the ability to influence the behaviour or opinions of others”. In today’s online-first world, staying updated on the latest Finance trends and news is more important than ever. Everything can change in the blink of an eye, and following trusted corporate finance influencers can help you stay informed.
But with countless voices out there, it can be overwhelming to choose the ones worth following. Much like finding the right finance blogs to read or finance podcast to listen to, you need to know where to look and who to trust.
This guide will help you narrow down your choices by highlighting some of the top corporate finance influencers you should be following in 2025. From consultants sharing tips on how founders can grow their businesses to financial modelling coaches and experts in AI tools for finance, these thought leaders will help keep you updated and on track with the latest trends.
Oana Labes
Business financial planner, strategist and coach. That’s how Oana Labes describes herself on her LinkedIn profile. With over two decades of experience, Labes has helped scale companies from under $1 million to tens of millions in revenue.
Considered one of LinkedIn’s top voices in finance, Oana simplifies complex finance concepts and often shares detailed infographics breaking down key information for business leaders. Her topics range from the importance of cash flows to the difference between finance and accounting.
Aside from LinkedIn, Oana provides training through her platform, Financiario, and writer a weekly newsletter, The Finance Gem.
Josh Aharonoff
The fractional CFO role is on the rise, and has a fractional himself, Josh Aharonoff has gathered over 420k followers on LinkedIn with whom he shares tips and advice on financial strategies.
From cash flow management to budgeting, and fundraising, Josh covers it all. He’s also, “an Excel fanatic”, often sharing tutorials on how to use it — in a way that even a 5-year-old would understand.
Aside from LinkedIn, you can also check Josh’s platform, Your CFO Guy, and sign up for his weekly newsletter.
Nicolas Boucher
ChatGPT might not be a new tool, but do Finance professionals know how to use it to its fullest potential? That’s what Nicolas Boucher, who worked in corporate finance for over 15 years, teaches at the AI Finance Club, which he founded in 2023. “It’s the place where Finance Professionals can stay updated and learn about AI in Finance”, Boucher wrote on LinkedIn, where he has over 1 million followers.
He offers courses such as “ChatGPT for Finance”, “Become a High Performing Finance Professional” and “Financial Analysis for FP&A”. You can find all the courses on the AI Finance Club website, along with blog posts on various AI and Finance-related topics and YouTube videos.
If you want to keep track of all the latest news and trends related to AI and Finance, follow Nicolas on LinkedIn.
Chris Ortega
“I use my passions, skills, talents, and experiences to help others realize and achieve greatness”, that’s Chris Ortega’s mission as stated on his LinkedIn profile, where over 30k people follow his insights.
Chris is a fractional CFO, and in January 2022, he founded his company, Fresh FP&A — a full-service that provides accounting, finance, and FP&A. In his posts, Ortega shares professional tips in the field and talks about how to improve yourself as a leader. He’s also an advocate for inclusion and diversity in the Finance world.
You can follow his insights through LinkedIn profile or his podcast, “CFO Trends”.
Asif Masani
With over 12 years of experience in finance working for companies such as EY, Citi and Pfizer, Asif Masani has gathered more than 145k followers on LinkedIn.
On his page, he shares content on topics ranging from FP&A, budgeting, financial planning and forecasting, auditing and more, to help other finance professionals on their journeys.
He’s also published two books about FP&A and writes articles for the Finance Alliance blog.
Kathy Svetina
With over 13k followers on LinkedIn, Chicago-based Kathy Svetina is a fractional CFO — a finance leader who provides a range of financial expertise to startups and fast-growing companies — who specialises in women-owned businesses.
On her profile, Kathy states that she is “committed to providing women-owned businesses the same level of financial insights and strategy that are typically reserved only for larger corporations”. For that, her posts discuss the opportunities of working with companies which see $1M to $10M in annual sales, and the FP&A challenges of companies in “growth mode”.
Check out her LinkedIn profile, her website, New Castle Finance and podcast, “Help! My Business is Growing”.
Igor Buinevici
After working at Deloitte, Goldman Sachs and AGROFERT and executing over 5 billion of public and private transactions, Prague-based Igor Buinevici founded Wild Capital, where he offers strategic growth consulting and financial education for businesses.
Through his LinkedIn profile, he shares business insights into smart decision-making and strategic analysis, while also sharing some personal and financial growth advice.
Aside from LinkedIn, you can also subscribe to his newsletter to get insights delivered directly to your inbox.
Bojan Radojicic
After successfully founding a financial and tax advisory consulting firm in 2009 —, WTS Tax & Finance — and a decade of experience in M&A deals and transactions, Bojan Radojicic now helps finance professionals grow in their careers.
Through the Corporate Finance Learning platform, Radojicic provides courses on areas such as FP&A, M&A, financial modelling and more.
Those who follow him on LinkedIn can get some practical tips and tricks such as an M&A handbook or a guide on how to analyse cash flow statements.
Linas Beliūnas
Linas is a business developer and FinTech strategist from Lithuania who studied Economics, but has been working in Financial Services since his first year at university. He has since gathered almost 500k followers on LinkedIn and over 60k subscribers to his newsletter Linas’s Newsletter, where he shares stories that intersect Finance & Technology.
On his LinkedIn profile, Linas often shares stories regarding the FinTech world, like how Elon Musk’s company, Neuralink, has implanted its first brain chip into a human.
Marcel van Oost
After passing on a football career and studying Communication and Media, Marcel van Oost started his finance journey at an acquiring bank in the Netherlands.
Today, he’s an Angel investor in FinTech startups, and using his communication skills to share the latest trends and updates in the FinTech industry.
Through his community, Connecting the dots in FinTech, Van Oost has gathered thousands of finance professionals and enthusiasts. You can follow Marcel on LinkedIn for the latest updates, and subscribe to the newsletter on the community’s website.
Keeping up with top corporate finance voices with the right insights can be the key to making smarter business decisions. These experts bring their perspectives on cash flow, strategic thinking, or financial models. So whether you’re looking for practical tips, new finance strategies or fresh ideas, these are the people to follow.
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