The Charity CFO

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

The finance director role is critical to the success of any nonprofit, making it one of the most important hires an organization can make. They create and maintain financial records, prepare financial reports, and oversee the organization’s budget. A Bachelor’s Degree In Accounting, Finance, Or A Related Field Is Required.

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CFO Simplified

DECEMBER 12, 2021

The terms “finance” and “accounting” are often used interchangeably. There are, however, very real differences between finance and accounting. While many business owners look for a CFO to bolster their existing accounting team, here at CFO Simplified, we consider that a CFO would be categorized squarely in the finance category.

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A Fractional CFO

JUNE 8, 2022

By Tony Fremarek | A Fractional CFO, LLC A CFO is responsible for managing the financial operations of a business, this includes accounting, financial reporting, cash management, budgeting, maintaining controls, capital structure issues, and financing.

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The Finance Weekly

MARCH 25, 2024

Big companies used to hog all the CFO action, but now even small and medium-sized businesses are jumping on the bandwagon. Why the sudden CFO craze? In a nutshell, companies are starting to view CFOs as smart investments rather than just expenses. Highest Paid CFOs in the World in 2024 1. As the Director of Amyris Inc.,

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The Charity CFO

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Financial planning and budgeting are vital for the success and sustainability of any nonprofit organization. . That’s why it’s important to start thinking about your budget for 2023 now. Budgeting should go beyond simply tracking money in and money out. . Intro to Budgets for Nonprofits.

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Beacon CFO Plus

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The CFO of your organization is one of your key leaders and strategists. He or she is a steward of your company’s finances, a keeper of detailed records and reports, and privy to sensitive data and financial information. What do you do when a CFO abruptly quits or announces plans to retire? Work With a Virtual CFO.

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CFO Thought Leader

JANUARY 27, 2024

This episode of Planning Aces sheds light on the critical role financial leadership and strategic planning plays in guiding companies through turbulent times and the importance of balancing short-term opportunities with long-term strategic planning.

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The Charity CFO

JUNE 10, 2022

Your finance committee spends the most time analyzing and studying your nonprofit’s numbers, yet your entire board of directors is responsible for financial oversight. Doing so helps you ensure your team truly understands your finances and can help you do your job more effectively. Activate the Finance Committee.

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A Fractional CFO

APRIL 29, 2021

By Tony Fremarek | A Fractional CFO, LLC A CFO is responsible for managing the financial operations of a business, this includes accounting, financial reporting, cash management, budgeting, maintaining controls, capital structure issues, and financing.

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VCFO

MARCH 2, 2023

Challenges Faced by Professional Services Firms (and How a Strategic CFO Can Address Them) Professional services firms are unique entities. Some may think that makes financial management and strategic planning in a professional services firm simpler. What is your long-term plan for the business?”

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CFO Thought Leader

APRIL 7, 2024

They also emphasize the evolving nature of finance professional interactions and the idea that strategic insights can serve as catalysts for organizational change, prompting shifts in product development, market strategy, and operational execution.

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Beacon CFO Plus

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

If you manage an SME—referring to a Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise—you may look to a fractional CFO to provide strategic financial expertise and guidance. Here’s how a fractional CFO can serve your needs as the manager of an SME: Cost-Effective Financial Expertise: You may not have the budget to hire a full-time CFO.

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 12, 2024

Financial forecasting is a term you’ll hear thrown around in the business world quite often—but in the world of nonprofits, it can be difficult (and even downright impossible) to plan your organization’s finances with any degree of certainty. What is the Difference Between a Forecast and a Budget?

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KG Virtual CFO

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Your business budget puts you in control of your company. But with the coronavirus in full swing, you may have had to throw your business budget out the window to stay afloat. To get your business budget back on track post-coronavirus, you might need to make some modifications.

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Future CFO

JANUARY 7, 2024

To triumph over the expected and even the unexpected shifts, CFOs must be on the look out for the risks they are likely to face in the next 12 months. The evolution in the role As the CFO role expands, so does the influence of the finance function.

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VCFO

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

When I served as a panelist for the webinar, “Budgeting Basics: How to Build a Strong Budget,” we discussed a variety of topics, including how budgets affect profitability, when to start building next year’s budget, planning frameworks and the company stakeholders who need to be involved in the process.

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Boston Startup CFO

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Here are the top signs that your startup may need a fractional CFO. Preparing for fundraising If you are planning to raise funds for your startup, there are many pitfalls and unknowns. A CFO can help you create a plan that outlines how you will use the funds you raise, as well as how you will achieve your financial goals.

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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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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. This might involve enhancing digital finance capabilities or adopting sustainable business practices.

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Onplan

DECEMBER 16, 2021

We’ve worked closely with numerous startup SaaS teams, and a fair share of them don’t have a CFO or even a dedicated finance team. But at several million in ARR, finance becomes a critical enabler — or disabler — of success. So what are the three key areas of focus for a SaaS CFO’s success? Let’s dive in.

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Onplan

DECEMBER 16, 2021

We’ve worked closely with numerous startup SaaS teams, and a fair share of them don’t have a CFO or even a dedicated finance team. But at several million in ARR, finance becomes a critical enabler — or disabler — of success. So what are the three key areas of focus for a SaaS CFO’s success? Let’s dive in.

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BlueLight

JULY 30, 2020

The financial implication of these decision is critical and the CFO is the executive helping the CEO navigate these decisions. Historically, the CFO role was focused on backward looking information: ensuring on-time and accurate financial reporting. The following are select responses from the finance leaders.

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Future CFO

MARCH 20, 2020

Editor’s Note: For our Female Leadership in Finance Series , FutureCFO editor Teresa Leung recently had a chat with Vyin Ng (pictured below), CFO at Microsoft Hong Kong. If you think a finance person is focused only on numbers and shy away from changes, think again. FutureCFO: Can you share with me your finance career journey?

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BlueLight

MAY 1, 2020

Traditionally, the chief financial officer (CFO) is responsible for tracking the company’s past and present financial situation and ensuring on-time and accurate financial reporting. Today, the CFO is expected to inform strategic decisions that drive the success of the company. The CFO takes on the responsibility of FP&A.

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VCFO

MARCH 31, 2022

Engaging a virtual or fractional CFO as an outsourced resource is an excellent step for companies that need senior-level finance expertise but cannot afford to recruit or engage a full-time CFO. Validate the experience and expertise of the potential CFO resource. There is no certification for the title of CFO.

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Fpanda Club

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

The growing variety and complexity of tasks within the finance function has resulted in the creation of a discipline that is supposed to become a bridge between the finance and business to support decision-making process by leveraging data and technology. This relates to FP&A which stands for financial planning and analysis.

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The Charity CFO

AUGUST 2, 2023

Specifically about how nonprofit organizations can handle budgeting for the next fiscal year. Tosha points out that in her personal business she replaces the word ‘budget’ in her vocabulary to the word ‘projection’. However, when it comes to budgets, they’re merely a projection and not necessarily a reality.

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CFO Talks

MARCH 14, 2024

Beyond the Basics: 7 Key Focus Areas for New CFOs 1. Introduction to the Evolving Role of the CFO In our previous discussion, we outlined the critical first steps a newly appointed CFO should take to establish a solid foundation within their organization. Activities that directly impact these objectives should take precedence.

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Future CFO

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

The Financial Planning and Analysis ( FP&A ) team performs budgeting, forecasting, and analysis that support major corporate decisions of the CFO, the CEO, and the Board of Directors. Very few, if any, companies can be consistently profitable and grow without careful financial planning and cash flow management.

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Jedox Finance

JUNE 26, 2019

We are pleased to welcome an expert in Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Mr. Anders Liu-Lindberg, as a guest to the Jedox blog. Mr. Liu-Lindberg is a Senior Finance Business Partner at Maersk and co-author of the book “Create Value as a Finance Business Partner.” The business needs more from Finance.

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The Charity CFO

JUNE 7, 2023

This information is crucial for financial planning, budgeting, and identifying potential areas of revenue growth. It provides insights into cash generated from operating activities, investing activities, and financing activities. This analysis supports financial analysis, budgeting, and investment decision-making.

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The Charity CFO

MARCH 22, 2024

Most nonprofits will use at least one of three types of data: Financial data: Financial data includes any data relating to the finances of the organization, such as revenue or expense data. Consider working with knowledgeable data and financial teams, such as The Charity CFO, to help create your data plan. Get the free guide!

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VCFO

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Lee Ann James has joined the vcfo, serving the greater Houston, Texas area as a Consulting CFO. Lee Ann is an accomplished consulting CFO with more than 20 years of experience. She is highly effective at executing finance function strategically, establishing financial and risk controls, and overseeing capital structure.

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The Charity CFO

AUGUST 28, 2023

That’s where advisory finance committees come in. This unique partnership helps nonprofits get the help they need while offering an opportunity for experienced finance-minded people to give back to causes they care about. Let’s take a closer look at how it all works. Here are the steps you need to know.

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Planful

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

With the fluctuating market, increased regulations, fickle consumers, and rapidly changing business models, managing business finances can present a lot of difficulties. . Why Is Budgeting Such a Challenge for Finance Today? The challenges with the budgeting process are both internal and external.

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Future CFO

JULY 25, 2023

What CFOs should educate CEOs and the board about Balancing future growth investments and CEO expectations while still tightly managing cost and cashflow, is the tightrope CFOs must walk in the back half of 2023, said Alexander Bant, Chief of Research with the Gartner Finance practice. “The

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VCFO

JUNE 11, 2023

He excels in building the sophisticated systems and processes to bring clarity to an enterprise’s finances and operations. Ken has worn many hats in his career, including CEO, COO, CFO, and Chief Growth Officer. He formed a team that developed critical planning, budgeting, and analysis to support revenue growth from $175M to $300M.

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