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Financial Services Review: Awards Ranking
Financial Services Review proudly presents the Top 10 Directors of Strategic Finance 2026, recognizing leaders who strengthen financial decision-making through analytical insight and business-focused planning. These professionals guide strategic finance initiatives that align capital priorities with organizational objectives while supporting informed growth decisions across changing markets. Their leadership helps companies improve financial discipline and respond to changing market conditions, enabling organizations to build stronger performance models while supporting long-term business stability.
Top 10 Directors of Strategic Finance - 2026
Director, Strategic Finance and Corporate FP&A, Affirm
Cory Steffen serves as Director of Strategic Finance and Corporate FP&A at Affirm, where he leads consolidated financial planning and forecasting for the financial technology company. A finance executive with more than 16 years of experience, he has held leadership positions across Affirm, Walmart, Nike and Intel, building a career focused on helping business strategy and financial discipline move together.
Director, Strategic Finance, Fortune Brands Innovations
John Baik serves as Director of Strategic Finance at Fortune Brands Innovations, where he supports financial planning and strategic decision-making for a global manufacturing business. A Chartered Financial Analyst and graduate of the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, he has built his career across corporate finance, investment analysis and strategic planning, combining analytical discipline with a long-term business perspective.
