CFO Talks

APRIL 22, 2025

Forecast Like a CFO, Not a Fortune Teller If your forecast still fits neatly on a spreadsheet tab and assumes the world will behave, its time for a rethink. As a CFO, you arent here to hope the numbers work out. As CFO, your job is not just to produce a plan. Youre here to make sure they do, no matter what storm hits.

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CFO Selections

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Which characteristics do the best CFOs share? What should you look for when hiring a CFO or bringing fractional financial leadership on board? As a Director of Finance, which skills should you look to bolster if you want to keep progressing in your career?

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Members’ Profile: Rofhiwa Irene Singo In this edition of our CFO Spotlight series, we are featuring Rofhiwa Irene Singo, an accomplished finance leader whose journey is a testament to resilience, adaptability, and impactful leadership. What key skills should a newly qualified accountant develop on their path to becoming a CFO?

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CFO Talks

JUNE 17, 2025

The CFO Confessional: Bless Me, Market, For I Have Sinned When a corporate scandal breaks, it sends shockwaves far beyond the headlines. While legal and communications teams may lead initial responses, it is the CFO who must rebuild the financial and reputational foundations of the business.

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Future CFO

OCTOBER 27, 2024

The CFO’s role inarguably has evolved over the years, beyond traditional financial management encompassing strategic decision-making and risk mitigation. Considering the CFOs’ expertise in financial management, risk assessment, and strategic planning is vital in mastering the complexities of balancing these two goals.

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CFO Talks

JUNE 4, 2025

From Boardroom to Broadcast: The CFO as Company Spokesperson For many years, the Chief Financial Officer was viewed as the quiet operator behind the scenes. Todays CFO is not just managing the finances of the business. Todays CFO is not just managing the finances of the business. That is because the CFO represents the truth.

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

As the CFO, you need to bridge these worlds effectively. As a CFO, you’re not just preparing one financial report—you’re preparing two, and they need to align without creating confusion for your investors. Lessons for CFOs Being a CFO for a cross-listed company is about more than just numbers; it’s about strategy.

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Fostering Strong Relationships for Organisational Growth Every CFO knows that balancing financial targets with operational efficiency is challenging enough—but in today’s world, there’s another crucial factor: relationships. Leading by Example Finance teams often look to the CFO for cues on communication and collaboration.

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CFO Plans

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Establishing clear credit policies and maintaining open communication channels with clients also contribute to faster payment cycles. Leveraging CFO Financial Insights for Strategic Growth CFO financial insights play a pivotal role in shaping business growth planning.

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Global Finance

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Since January 2023, Boudewijn van Schak has been CFO of Amsterdam-based Avantium. Boudewijn van Schak: I dont have a traditional CFO background. Transitioning from my previous roles in banking and at SBM Offshore in oil and gas to a CFO role with a broad portfolio was a significant step. Van Schak: Yes and no.

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CFO Talks

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The Key to Effective Risk Management in Business with Chris Weeks, CFO Center UK In the latest CFO Club podcast, we had the pleasure of hosting Chris Weeks from CFO Center UK. He shared an example from his time at Shell when an earthquake in Turkey disrupted communication, making it impossible to check on employees.

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CFO Talks

JUNE 17, 2025

The Rise of the Strategic CFO with Dr. Huruda de Castro Malungane : ESG, Ethical Leadership, and Breaking the Isolation in Africa In a captivating episode of CFO Club Conversations , Leana van der Merwe speaks with Dr. Huruda D’Castro Malungane, an extraordinary leader at the intersection of finance, governance, risk, and human capital.

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CFO Talks

APRIL 9, 2025

What Every CFO Should Know to Protect the Business (and Their Career) You dont need to be an actuary or compliance expert to understand risk. But for the CFO, risk is anything that can derail strategic goals, interrupt operations, or eat into the bottom line. Risk management isnt a luxury, its a core leadership function.

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Future CFO

JANUARY 19, 2025

FutureCFO: What are some of the biggest challenges facing you as a CFO today? Ong Hui Giap: The challenges I face as a CFO today are probably faced by many other professionals in the corporate world. Being a CFO, I have the privilege of having a bird's-eye view of the business and connecting all parts of the business together.

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CFO Talks

JUNE 3, 2025

Predictive Finance, Ethical Leadership, and Public Sector Innovation: Lessons from SAQA CFO Innocent Gumbochuma In the latest episode of CFO Club Conversations , we had the privilege of speaking with Innocent Gumbochuma, Chief Financial Officer of the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and the 2024 Public Sector CFO of the Year.

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CFO Thought Leader

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Ashim Gupta, who has evolved from a pre-IPO CFO to now serving as both CFO and COO, is busy redefining the role of finance in driving growth and innovation. Transparent communication with the investment community has been key to this evolution.

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CFO Thought Leader

JANUARY 6, 2025

Seymours path to the CFO office was paved by a broad advisory background, where she honed her ability to identify leaky taps and champion data-driven decisions. – Emma Seymour, CFO, Deputy CFOTL: Tell us about Deputy what does this co pany do and what are its offerings today?

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CFO Talks

APRIL 8, 2025

Making Sense of Complexity: How CFOs Build Clarity Across the Business In todays fast-paced and data-rich environment, the role of the Chief Financial Officer has evolved into something far more dynamic than traditional financial oversight. The CFO, therefore, becomes a translator of value. Turning figures into foresight.

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CFO Talks

JANUARY 8, 2025

As CFO, you can drive this by introducing tools that streamline processes and improve decision-making. Regularly communicate the companys goals and strategies and show how the finance department contributes to achieving them. The post How to Prepare Your Finance Team for Growth appeared first on CFO Club Africa.

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CFO Thought Leader

JUNE 2, 2025

CSAA Insurance, where Hecht serves as CFO, operates in 23 states and the District of Columbia. That difference in ownership structure reshapes everythingfrom financial priorities to communication rhythms. As a CFO, how do you think about communicating the health of the business? Its not publicly traded.

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CFO Thought Leader

JANUARY 27, 2025

Arriving at a high school in Cape Town, South Africa, without speaking English, Cosmin Pitigoi faced an immediate communication challenge. Years later, that same resolve reemerged in eBays IR function, where Pitigoi realized the company’s available data was falling short in communicating the breadth of eBay’s story.

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Global Finance

MAY 8, 2025

Global Finance: You have been CFO for almost four years. GF : What makes this business and industry a distinctive challenge for a CFO? Bain: Its important to have good communication within the team, so everybody knows the objectives and their respective roles in achieving those objectives.

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Global Finance

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Starting in February, the 32-year-old heir will work alongside LVMH’s longtime CFO, Jean-Jacques Guiony, who will also join Moët Hennessy as its new CEO. The unit includes champagne houses Moët & Chandon, Dom Pérignon, and Veuve Clicquot, as well as cognac brand Hennessy. which LVMH bought for $15.8 billion in 2021.

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CFO Thought Leader

JUNE 10, 2025

Now Watch the Complete Episode Featuring CFO Aaron Alt CFO Aaron Alt of Cardinal Health reflects on the company’s strategic growth initiatives and his approach to leadership. CFO’s Strategy Playbook • Focus on long-term growth • Transparent communication with stakeholders • Leverage strong balance sheet for investments 1.

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CFO Thought Leader

JULY 15, 2025

Now Watch the Complete Episode featuring CFO Josh Schauer of insightsoftware When Josh Schauer joined Longview, he couldn’t have predicted it would lead to his eventual CFO role at insightsoftware. Through a high-velocity M&A environment and the rise of AI, Schauer has helped transform finance into a strategic business partner.

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CFO Thought Leader

JANUARY 5, 2025

First, Orion Innovation CFO Cyrus Lam recalls how transparent metrics and well-crafted incentives helped double profit margins by bridging the gap between sales and delivery teams. In this video, Cheng discusses the CFOs role as a connectorlinking various departments through shared insights.

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CFO Thought Leader

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Having proven her ability to guide companies to liquidity events and beyond, Cheng had established a new benchmark for any next move: she wanted to steer a firm toward an IPO while serving as its CFO. At first glance, Jellyfish didnt fit Chengs established criteria for her next CFO position. Jellyfish www.jellyfish.co

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

As a CFO your influence extends beyond financial reports and budgets. Communicate transparently about the rationale behind decisions, even if they are unpopular. The post Identifying and Overcoming Ethical Dilemmas in Business appeared first on CFO Club Africa.

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CFO Talks

OCTOBER 28, 2024

As CFOs, we play an important role in guiding organisations not only to financial success but to sustainable success built on a foundation of ethical performance. Set the Tone at the Top A culture of ethics must start with the leaders, especially the CFO and executive team. Here’s a practical guide to building that culture.

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The Charity CFO

JUNE 4, 2025

” – Aaron Landis In this episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast , Tosha sat down with Aaron Landis, Director of Business Development at The Charity CFO and a former Director of Corporate Partnerships at Habitat for Humanity in Austin, Texas. Download The Charity CFO Financial Blueprint Want to go deeper?

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CFO Talks

JUNE 25, 2025

If You Think Honesty Is Risky, Try Hiding the Truth Clear communication has always been important, but in today’s environment, it has become critical. Make Room for Questions Radical transparency is not one-way communication. It means communication is not working. This rhythm of communication keeps everyone grounded.

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CFO Talks

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

In this episode of the CFO Club Podcast, Leana van der Merwe sits down with Paula Amesbury, Principal at CFO Center UK, to explore the essential principles of leadership, team management, and business transitions. Proactive communication and transparency. Some businesses dont need a full-time CFO or cant afford one.

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CFO News

MARCH 9, 2025

The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) has called for enhanced communication between auditors and audit committees regarding complex tax estimates under Ind AS 12, particularly Deferred Tax Assets (DTAs) and Liabilities (DTLs).

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CFO Selections

JULY 8, 2025

The relationship between business owners and their bankers is critical to maintain to ensure both short-term and long-term business health, and yet it's not talked about very often. H ow do you collaborate with your bankers during times of uncertainty? How do you make this critical relationship work to your benefit over the long term?

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Expanding operations into rural areas might seem risky on paper, but a CFO who understands local demand can craft a strategy that turns this into a growth opportunity. Regularly assess external factors like community needs, regulatory changes, and economic trends when making strategic decisions.

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CFO Talks

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Members’ Profile: Christopher Holton In this edition of our CFO Spotlight series, we are featuring Christopher Holton, whose career reflects a deep commitment to both personal and professional growth. a CFO is a Constructive Critic; Ardent Supporter; Conscientious Objector; Conscience to the leadership team. No one is the same.

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CFO Talks

JULY 17, 2025

Stakeholder Alignment Without Compromise The CFO walks a tightrope. Economic shifts, social inequality, talent shortages, and regulatory burdens all collide in a way that puts the CFO at the centre of competing expectations. The CFO often becomes the moral compass of the business, especially when others are tempted to take shortcuts.

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