CFO Talks

MARCH 19, 2024

Change Management: The Modern CFO’s Blueprint The role of a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) goes way beyond just looking after the company’s money. Developing the Finance Agenda Once strategic priorities are identified, the CFO distills these insights into a clear, concise list of goals.

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Future CFO

MARCH 1, 2023

Gartner says finance transformation encompasses strategic initiatives designed to revolutionise the way the corporate finance function manages its strategy, processes, internal controls, and financial reporting. Industry benchmarks : Benchmarking data from similar organisations can help provide context for the metrics being measured.

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Future CFO

AUGUST 30, 2021

What makes for a sought-after chief finance professional (CFO)? According to Payscale.com , skills such as leadership, and financial reporting and strategic planning, won’t elevate your take-home pay much. These days, strong computer skills, as are advanced knowledge of accounting, budgeting, and finances.

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Planful

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Among the many great topics on the agenda at the Argyle CFO Leadership Forum in Dallas was a session titled “Managing and Minimizing Enterprise Risk.” VP and CFO of Kajima Building and Design, Inc. The session was moderated by Bona Allen, Sr. The takeaway? Learn More.

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Planful

DECEMBER 28, 2016

This includes finalizing the budget as well as considerations for upcoming regulatory changes. The Hackett Group benchmark research shows that world-class companies will consolidate and close the month-end books within 3 days, and report within 2 days. This includes looking at industry benchmarks and implementing best practices.

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VCFO

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Alternatively, if expenses are running over budget, are there line items that can be cut or deferred to pull overall expenses back in line with budget? audited or reviewed financial statements). Therefore, it is important that the planning is not done by the CEO and CFO in isolation, but that management is fully engaged.

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 28, 2023

This system should then be able to support your organization in maintaining accurate records of each fund, tracking revenue and expenses, and preparing financial reports that show how each fund is performing. These reports can help you make informed decisions and identify areas for improvement.

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The Charity CFO

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The Effects Expense-Obsession Has on Nonprofits To be sure, overhead costs and routine expenditures are an essential part of any budget , and not keeping them under control is a certain path to trouble. That’s why it’s dangerous to rely on low overhead costs as a benchmark for effectiveness. Get the free guide!

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Onplan

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Finance professionals and teams today have numerous solutions available to help them plan, budget, forecast, and analyze financial information. OnPlan is an all-in-one FP&A solution that streamlines financial forecasting, budgeting, and workflow management by connecting existing spreadsheets to a robust analytics hub.

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