VCFO

MAY 30, 2024

To what extent am I navigating by intuition and feeling as opposed to a well-formed strategic plan? For financial factors, this includes actions such as employing add-backs and adjustments to support accurate benchmarking, recognizing and reflecting one-time expenses, and ensuring accurate and properly prepared financial statements.

Strategic Planning 91

Strategic Planning Planning Benchmarking Leadership 91

VCFO

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

You can learn how you compare to your competitors and best in class by benchmarking your performance to a peer group. For instance, if your benchmarking shows a gross profit margin below the industry, that may signal excessive Cost of Goods Sold or Cost of Sales, suggesting operational or supplier agreement issues.

Valuation 84

Valuation Marketing Benchmarking CFO 84

The Charity CFO

MARCH 22, 2024

Consider working with knowledgeable data and financial teams, such as The Charity CFO, to help create your data plan. Once you have a data technology and a data governance plan in place, make sure to invest in staff and volunteer training on the programs and policies. That’s where The Charity CFO comes in.

Nonprofit 52

Nonprofit Leadership Benchmarking Leverage 52

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. CFO: The role of CFO is very senior; hence a high level of experience is expected for anyone applying for this role.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 52

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Finance Problem Solving CFO 52

Focus CFO

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Building a powerful annual budget that aligns with your company's vision and strategic plans is crucial for success, especially as we head into 2025. By carefully examining historical data, setting clear objectives, and developing a comprehensive plan, you can navigate the year ahead with confidence.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Economics Benchmarking CFO 52

VCFO

MARCH 17, 2023

A benchmark exercise can also provide insight here. — Are you a manufacturer that would benefit from better inventory management, a benchmark against your competitors, or a validation of current processes? Large companies will have historical information to look back on.

Manufacturing 70

Manufacturing Forecasting Profit and Loss Benchmarking 70

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.

CFO 52

CFO Communication Finance Budgeting 52

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?

Risk Management 40

Risk Management CFO Budgeting Benchmarking 40

VCFO

MARCH 30, 2023

A good place to start is benchmarking yourself against your competition. Anyone with thoughts of selling their business within five years would be wise to get to work now. Below, we explore several factors that contribute to business value and what can be done to move the needle in the desired direction.

Valuation 86

Valuation SAP Concentration Benchmarking 86

Boston Startup CFO

APRIL 12, 2024

By implementing a robust measurement system, we will provide you with valuable data-driven insights into your company's performance, enabling better decision-making, early detection of potential issues, and strategic planning for long-term success.

Planning 40

Planning Cash Flow Forecasting Financial Modeling Forecasting 40