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Rajesh Bux talks Leadership at the Intersection of Finance, Strategy & People

CFO Talks

In a compelling conversation with Leana van der Merwe, Rajesh Bux , Group CFO of Link Africa and interim CEO of Bitco Telecoms, shared how his dual roles sharpen his focus from pure financial control to strategic foresight and organisational leadership. From Insight to Foresight Rajesh explained that as CFO, his role is to interpret data.

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Why Margin Expansion Is the New Growth Strategy for Private Equity Firms in 2025

E78 Partners

They reduce SG&A waste, capture operational efficiencies, and grow EBITDA through disciplined cost management and integrated platform operations. Firms achieve this by transforming cost structures, integrating functions, and improving key processes. These steps reduce the cost base while protecting or enhancing performance.

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Technology as a Value Creator for Private Equity Portfolio Companies

E78 Partners

IT Cost Optimization: Streamlining for Efficiency In recent years, technology budgets have risen significantly, making cost optimization a critical focus for private equity firms. The technology function is now emerging as an indispensable partner in driving sustainable value creation and competitive advantage.

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Business tax planning during times of uncertainty

CFO Dive

The focus on this topic has become magnified in recent years, as the net costs of tax changes are factored into budget deficits and increasing national debt. Fiscal concerns can drive cuts to spending programs, including recent efforts to decrease the scale of the federal government. TechTarget, Inc.s registered office is 275 Grove St.

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Maximize Growth and Profitability Through Strategic Budget Planning

E78 Partners

Under these pressures, one aspect often underestimated is the power of strategic budget planning. It’s not just about managing numbers—it’s about aligning financial strategies with business goals to unlock value at every stage of the investment cycle.

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Maximize Growth and Profitability Through Strategic Budget Planning

E78 Partners

Download our free budget planning checklist For private equity firms, success isn’t just about acquiring companies; it’s about transforming them. The mandate is clear: rapidly create value, manage risk, and prepare for a profitable exit.

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Expect SG&A budget cuts in 2020 says Gartner

Future CFO

A Gartner survey of 317 CFOs and finance leaders on March 30, 2020, revealed that due to COVID-19 62% of respondents are planning some cuts to selling, general and administrative (SG&A) budgets in their organizations in 2020. Figure 1: Which SG&A functions will likely have their budget cut by more than 10% in 2020?