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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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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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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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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VCFO

JUNE 29, 2023

How Cracks in Nonprofit Finance & Compliance Creep In Nonprofit CEOs rely on their organization’s CFO to provide sound fiscal management, ensure full compliance, and be strategic partners. A CFO will evaluate financial performance, and bring attention to potential issues.

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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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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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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. These risks can turn into opportunities for growth and profitability if managed right.

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The Charity CFO

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

They create and maintain financial records, prepare financial reports, and oversee the organization’s budget. This background helps them provide oversight for and manage all forecasts, budgets, and investments for the organization. Leadership And Management Skills. Strategic Thinking. How to verify. How to verify.

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CFO News Room

DECEMBER 16, 2022

As a financial executive, the chief financial officer (CFO) is responsible for the financial health of an organization. The CFO role is multi-faceted and includes everything from financial planning and analysis to business budgeting, financial decision-making, and risk management. Budget Analyst. Financial Manager.

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Jedox Finance

JUNE 26, 2019

Our business partners, including the CEO, do not have time for a lengthy budget process and outdated forecasts because the market is moving quickly. In addition, finance needs to work in tandem with the company’s digital plans. The CFO needs more, too. The CFO needs more, too.

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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 list of typical FP&A activities usually includes planning, budgeting, forecasting, analysis, management reporting and performance management. Planning relates to determining the company’s short-term (1-year) and long-term (3-5 years) objectives. This process usually occurs once a year and lasts several months.

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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. 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 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. She shared with our audiences her career journey and advice on how female finance professionals could reach the CFO position.

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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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The Charity CFO

JUNE 10, 2022

Therefore, they can help your nonprofit establish policies, develop robust budgets, and improve internal processes. . PRO TIP: To get even more capacity from your finance committee, include them in your strategic plan! Every nonprofit should periodically develop a strategic plan. Budget to Actual report.

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VCFO

JUNE 11, 2023

Ken has worn many hats in his career, including CEO, COO, CFO, and Chief Growth Officer. He knows how to tell a story and get stakeholders invested whether they are sophisticated investors or newly-acquired leadership teams. Prior to joining vcfo, Ken was Chief Growth Officer and President of XLMedia’s North America business unit.

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CFO Talks

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Farhaan Moolla: Innovative Leadership: The Journey of a modern and dynamic CFO Written by: Staff writer In this podcast Farhaan Moolla, a seasoned CFO with a notable career in financial leadership and strategic planning, shared his journey, beginning with his entrepreneurial family background.

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The Finance Weekly

OCTOBER 13, 2021

These offices, sometimes called the Office of Strategy Management (OSM) or Project Management Offices (PMO), handle measures, reporting, strategic projects, alignment, communications, and strategic planning, which are all under the guise of CPM. Three competencies of a modern controller in relation to CPM are as follows: 1.

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The Charity CFO

AUGUST 28, 2023

This isn’t always a priority for dedicated nonprofit professionals, who may spend more of their time focusing on the issue or cause their group is involved with, as well as programming, donor relations, and event planning decisions. However, financially-minded folks are crucial for a variety of reasons. Get the free guide!

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Planful

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

I recently connected with Steve to learn more about his research and the Beyond Budgeting Roundtable. John: Steve, can you start by talking about the mission of the Beyond Budgeting Round Table (BBRT)? The BBRT is a member-based consortium of companies who have joined together to find better ways to plan and control operations.

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CFO Simplified

APRIL 15, 2024

Are you missing Strategic Planning? Let’s quickly get through the first three items in any strategic plan. Financial Planning: Develop a robust financial plan. That plan will include not just looking at the future, but also planning for the present. Here’s a quick review.

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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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Jedox Finance

JANUARY 23, 2020

In a perfect world, we would like an EPM system that manages organization-wide planning, reporting and analysis. Traditionally, organizations used to look at those processes as part of their “Office of the CFO” activities. Business Intelligence (BI) systems offer some functionalities that can overlap with EPM systems.

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The Charity CFO

MARCH 20, 2023

Growth: likely a key point in any strategic plan and something that is the top of mind for many leaders. Getting the right people in the right places and enacting a strategy that works for your organization’s time and budget is the key to a successful marketing strategy. So regroup, adjust your strategy and keep going.

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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

JUNE 15, 2017

This was the focus of a recent Argyle/CFO webinar sponsored by Planful. During the event, a panel of two FP&A experts shared their insights on the current state of the FP&A function, the forces driving an increased need for accurate planning and forecasting, and where the function is going in the future. Learn More.

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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? Tax Planning is Beneficial and Essential A wise person once said that failing to plan is planning to fail. It is important to ensure that is happening.

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CFO Simplified

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

While you may be on the fence about investing in a fractional CFO, it’s always productive to break down the pros and cons of your various options. Let’s break down a few ways a CFO can add value to your business. . What does a fractional CFO do? . A broad overview of the roles and responsibilities of a CFO include: .

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Future CFO

AUGUST 24, 2020

Amid these dire forecasts, FutureCFO spoke with senior financial executives with a regional role across Asia-Pacific for a glimpse into the upheaval that the global pandemic has brought to their FP&A practice, and how they are helping senior leadership weather the crisis with the company intact. Out of the ivory tower. Soriano concluded.

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VCFO

MARCH 30, 2023

Technology investments are often punted forward to satisfy budget concerns or to calm fears of painful implementations, but those reasons should never get in the way of evaluating the potential return on technology investments.

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CFO Leadership

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

WE ARE PROUD TO ALIGN WITH ORACLE NETSUITE AS A NATIONAL SPONSOR OF THE CFO LEADERSHIP COUNCIL. But certainly it’s a good idea to share improvement plans and budgets with managers, as appropriate. > How to plan more effectively. About The CFO Leadership Council. Don’t assume you know.

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Jedox Finance

JULY 3, 2019

In the first post “ The Future of FP&A ” of this blog series, we discussed how the CFO must be the guide, and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) must take control of new and changing expectations for the finance department. Re-forecasting and fast reactions to external events will replace obsessive budgeting.

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