CFO News Room

JANUARY 11, 2023

Some jobs require higher education and expertise, but many entry-level positions don’t require previous experience. These individuals are essential to major banks worldwide, devising strategies to maximize assets while ensuring sound financial decisions are being made. Financial Analyst. Budget Analyst. Portfolio Manager.

Banking 130

Banking Financial Analyst Budgeting Investments 130

Future CFO

AUGUST 3, 2021

The pandemic gave new meaning to financial agility. It became vital as companies pivoted, recalibrated their financial models, and looked to withstand market shocks. For financial leaders, this shift in meaning created challenges. As a result, every company sought financial clarity.

Finance 52

Finance Forecasting Financial Modeling Accounts Payable 52

Centage

AUGUST 8, 2023

When an organization first sets up its budget, an easily accessible tool like Excel can be the perfect solution. But as a business grows and financials become more complex, an Excel or spreadsheet-based budget may be holding it back. A Flexible Budget Model Many businesses find that an annual budget doesn’t meet their needs.

Budgeting 98

Budgeting Planning Forecasting Financial Modeling 98

CFO Talks

MARCH 14, 2024

This might involve setting aside a portion of the budget specifically for new projects or technologies, even if they carry a higher risk profile. CFOs can support ongoing education and exposure to new trends and technologies, ensuring that the organization remains agile and responsive to changes in the market.

Prioritization 52

Prioritization CFO Leverage Risk Management 52

Future CFO

JUNE 13, 2022

Editor’s note: Finance executives could no longer succeed by focusing simply on numbers. I was fortunate to get a flavour of the accounts payables, costing and budgeting functions. In addition to being KKH’s CFO, I’m also SingHealth’s Deputy Group CFO (Service Transformation and Education).

Healthcare 52

Healthcare CFO Leadership Finance 52

CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Michael: Okay, of all the different expenses you’ve seen over the years that people have, and just how to categorize it for reporting and for budgeting purposes? But it’s funny though, because I do have a financial planner who is based in Illinois. Mindy: It’s just an Excel lookup table. Mindy: Yeah. Mindy: Yeah.

Planning 130

Planning Investments Accounting Math 130

The Charity CFO

APRIL 15, 2022

I mean, we see our clients constantly struggling, um, to find clinicians, uh, you know, educators, administrators, all sorts of backgrounds. And there’s the other 20% of us that really like financial modeling and yeah. Right, right, right. Would you, would you say that was your case too? It certainly was mine.

Nonprofit 52

Nonprofit Accounting CFO Problem Solving 52