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Stephen

Ejide

Former Director, Financial Planning & Analysis and Contract Management

Microsoft

Stephen Ejide is a finance and operations leader with more than 20 years of experience guiding enterprise transformation in global technology and aerospace organizations. At Microsoft, he has led strategy and financial planning for critical initiatives—from the U.S. Army’s Mixed Reality platform to enterprise-wide supplier optimization and technology-driven operational efficiency. He is known for building and scaling high-performing teams, aligning financial rigor with innovation, and leading complex multi-stakeholder programs with measurable results. His leadership has influenced strategic direction across product engineering, business operations, and corporate finance. Stephen began his career at Boeing and Enterprise Holdings, gaining foundational experience in accounting, forecasting, pricing, internal controls, and audit. He holds an MBA from Alabama A&M University and a B.S. in Accounting from the University of Alabama. Beyond corporate finance, he has served on nonprofit boards, and most proudly coaches his daughter’s soccer team.

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28 January 2026 16:15 - 17:00

Panel | Inside the decision moment: What executives actually need from FP&A to make confident calls

When the pressure is high and choices have real consequences, the gap between what FP&A provides and what executives actually need becomes impossible to ignore. This session explores the reality of decision-making from multiple vantage points, revealing how scenarios, narratives, and risk framing land inside the room where choices are made. Expect an honest look at the tensions, blind spots, and communication mismatches that determine whether insights drive action or disappear into the noise. Key takeaways: - Learn how executives experience the decision moment and what they prioritise when time, information, and confidence are limited. - Understand the common pitfalls in scenario design, risk framing, and narrative clarity that weaken FP&A’s influence. - Discover how to calibrate the amount of data, detail, and direction needed to support faster and more decisive outcomes. - Gain practical approaches to strengthening trust, alignment, and the overall impact of your recommendations.