How to Work with the Finance Department: ICYMI
Getting finance approval starts with speaking their language. Learn how facility managers secure critical funding.
In this BUILDINGS podcast, Janelle Penny shares Katie Gramajo's insights on what changes when facility managers and finance teams move beyond communication barriers to strategic partnership. The conversation reveals how translating operational needs into financial metrics like ROI, risk mitigation, and total cost of ownership transforms budget conversations from transactional requests to business-aligned proposals. When facilities leaders engage early in budget cycles, build credibility through data-driven cases, and speak the language finance understands, they shift the dynamic from defending line items to evaluating measurable outcomes and organizational impact.
