Future CFO

DECEMBER 7, 2023

China is currently facing an economic slowdown following the pandemic, which have raised concerns among ratings agencies that led to a downgrade in the country’s debt outlook. Clear Stakeholder Communication : Transparency with stakeholders regarding the company’s approach to managing risks associated with China’s debt is key.

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The Finance Weekly

JANUARY 18, 2024

The traditional definition of a CFO is that he or she is the senior manager of all things financial for a company or corporation. The CFO monitors the company’s cash flow, analyzes its financial health, suggests recommendations for possible improvement, and oversees the company’s financial accounting, including timely and accurate reporting.

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CFO Thought Leader

APRIL 11, 2023

As did that of many of his CFO peers, Chrnelich’s early career appears to have weathered no shortage of economic hijinks, thanks to the dotcom bubble (2002) and Wall Street’s subprime mortgage crisis (2008). It’s just your firm and their firm.

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CFO Share

AUGUST 8, 2023

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) acts as your seasoned mountaineer, guiding your business towards its financial peak. This is where an outsourced CFO (aka fractional CFO) steps in, keeping your expedition moving toward the summit without delay. What are the Duties of an Outsourced CFO?

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

CFOs who evolve their capital allocation approach to one that prizes responsiveness can add 2.5 percentage points to economic value added than “unresponsive” peers, said Gartner recently. In a world where most public companies fail to create meaningful economic value through their enterprise investments, a 2.5

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The Finance Weekly

DECEMBER 5, 2023

As 2024 approaches, CFOs need to assess their 2023 achievements and plan for the coming year. Analyze the current economic situation, considering challenges such as inflation and rising interest rates. Revamp Finance Operations As the , CFO's responsibilities grow, the finance function's impact also expands.

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CFO Thought Leader

MAY 23, 2023

In the end, the client rewarded Healy with the project, a feat that speaks highly of Healy’s ability not only to pitch, but also to negotiate—which the CFO admits may well be his greatest skillset. Says Healy: “I’ve negotiated in 12 different countries and on four different continents. One time, I even negotiated for 76 hours straight.”

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CFO Thought Leader

JUNE 27, 2023

Back in 2013, Fisher had only recently joined the business development team at Charter Communications when he found himself in a meeting that included Charter’s then-CEO, Tom Rutledge. ” – Chuck Fisher, CFO, Turo CFOTL: Tell us about Turo … what does this company do, and what are its offerings today? billion cars to better use.

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Future CFO

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Being a chief financial officer (CFO) pertains not just to a career progression but the initiation of a whole new game, demanding a unique set of mindsets and practices to ensure not just immediate success but sustained value creation. Teach and Translate: Effective communication is at the heart of the CFO’s role.

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Future CFO

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

The CFO role has evolved more apparently during dramatic changes brought by the pandemic, increased attention to social and environmental issues, and the accelerated adoption of technology to address myriad business and social problems, said McKinsey & Company recently when releasing results of a survey. Source: McKinsey & Company.

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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. Delegation and Empowerment: No CFO can do it all alone.

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Michigan CFO

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

People in the business community are beginning to hear rumblings, grumblings and have seen recent media attention given to the ?impending impending doom of an economic slowdown. economy has enjoyed growth over the past decade making it the second-longest economic expansion in our nation’s history. stay tuned!

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Future CFO

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

“I think we need to recognise that the CFO role can mean a lot of different things in different businesses. It really depends on the type of business, their strategy and the type of skills they want the CFO to lead on.” Dan Wells, CFO at GrowCFO Charisma. They are expected to have a vision and be able to communicate that vision.

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Future CFO

MARCH 8, 2023

The 2022 FTI Consulting survey of CFOs concluded that in addition to all the traditional areas that CFOs must lead, they must also adapt to the ever-increasing “doing more with less,” but now in a new environment. Geopolitics – Uncertain outlook from a geopolitical front will bring further anxiety on the post-COVID economic front.

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CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

If you’re a chief marketing officer (CMO), the current economic uncertainty undoubtedly creates anxiety for you, your team, and your agencies. The Mobile Marketing Association (MMA) has demonstrated the tight correlation between advertising spend and economic indicators like GDP growth by looking at historical data.

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Future CFO

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

The headwinds to global economic growth — such as those from the pandemic, supply chain imbalances and labor shortages -- will start to dissipate next year, allowing the economy to enter a stable growth phase by 2023, said Moody’s recently. The credit rating agency expects G-20 economies to grow 4.4% collectively in 2022 and then by 3.2%

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CFO News Room

DECEMBER 16, 2022

And while there’s no guarantee that any job will be immune to cutbacks or layoffs, some industries weather economic storms better than others. As a financial executive, the chief financial officer (CFO) is responsible for the financial health of an organization. Communication Skills. Financial Examiner. Senior Accountants.

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Fpanda Club

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

FP&A analyst, in turn, is a promising yet developing profession that can be interesting to graduates with finance, statistics, economics or business degrees as well as to finance professionals from adjacent disciplines. Performance management is a range of practices which a company uses to measure its performance and communicate results.

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Focus CFO

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Let’s examine how an outsourced, fractional CFO can improve FP&A: Improving Data. A fractional CFO can use the breadth of their experience to identify the right KPIs (key performance indicators) for the business. It is undeniable that a CFO can help an organization prepare for expected challenges, but what about the unexpected?

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Future CFO

DECEMBER 21, 2020

CFOs will need to take the lead in embedding long-term value in corporate reporting and strategic decision-making, inspire an open finance function, and elevate emotional intelligence to build more connected C-suite teams. The importance of creating long-term value as part of an organization’s purpose is hitting home with CFOs.

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The Finance Weekly

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Therefore, while we won't pay attention to what is or isn't happening to Excel (or Google Sheets), we can predict some CFO tech trends in 2023. Anything that can help you with reducing costs is quite popular at the moment,” said Wouter Born, founder and managing partner at Born Capital, an investment firm specializing in CFO tech. “Of

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CFO Talks

JULY 7, 2022

Join the SAIBA and the CFO Club Africa tour to Capri, Italy as we attend the CFO Alliance Summit 2022. Every year SAIBA hosts an international CFO tour for CFOs in Africa. From 5 October 2022 – 12 October 2022, SAIBA and CFO Club Africa will embark on a visit to the breathtaking Capri, Italy. Tour Program.

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CFO Talks

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

When a company faces cash flow problems, the CFO is often tasked with reducing costs. Communicating cost reduction measures to stakeholders Effective communication is key when implementing cost reduction measures in a company. Transparent communication builds trust and maintain employee morale during challenging times.

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CFO Leadership

JANUARY 5, 2024

It’s important for managers to communicate effectively about factors impacting bonus plans, such as individual and company performance. The post Workplace Trends of 2023, Predictions for 2024 first appeared on CFO Leadership. The post Workplace Trends of 2023, Predictions for 2024 appeared first on CFO Leadership.

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CFO News Room

DECEMBER 26, 2022

There may be a tiny benefit to reducing the use of the word “master,” but the cost of the disruption to our language and communication is huge. Henderson is a Senior Fellow with the American Institute for Economic Research. David was previously the senior economist for health policy with President Reagan’s Council of Economic Advisers.

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CFO Share

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Moreover, your industry may decline during an economic turnaround or thrive during a downturn. As a fractional CFO , here is what I look at during economic uncertainty to advise companies whether to remain defensive or lean into growth. Monitor top-of-the-funnel KPIs. Monitor this metric obsessively – at least weekly.

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Future CFO

APRIL 13, 2023

Kabir Ahmed Shakir , chief financial officer at Tata Communications oversees the financial management of the company. In a 2021 blog post , he posited that one of the biggest challenges facing CFOs and other leaders is predicting and being prepared for a future "when you don't know what is around the bend." "The That's the reality."

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CFO News Room

JANUARY 7, 2023

Unlike Ehrlich, Simon believed that politically and economically free societies could accommodate rapid population growth. Relatively free markets would communicate information through price signals about which innovation would be the most socially valued. He obtained a PhD in Economic History from the London School of Economics.

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The Charity CFO

MARCH 21, 2024

For example, over the last 10-12 years, the economic environment has been rather friendly. In essence, because the economic environment has been favorable, a non-profit can take time figuring out where the group wants to spend its time. So how can this be communicated and does it even work? Get the free guide!

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CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” – this week’s edition kicks off with the news that the SEC has issued a risk alert outlining Reg BI-related deficiencies discovered during recent examinations of broker-dealers, from dual-registered advisors not clearly communicating whether they were acting as a commission-based (..)

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Collectiv

JANUARY 2, 2023

The Rise of the Fractional CFO. One of the biggest changes for CFOs over the past decade is the prevalence of fractional work opportunities. More agile organizations are now opting to hire fractional CFOs rather than full-time roles. For CFOs to stay ahead of the game, you’ll need to stay open to new technologies.

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Cost cutting might be the first thing that comes to mind when there's economic uncertainty. Lee Thong Tan (pictured), CFO Practice Lead, Asia, Workday explained in an interview with FutureCFO why cost cutting is not an effective way to deal with that and what CFOs could do to combat existing challenges.

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CFO News

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The communication is a breakthrough for domestic diamantaires as G7's sanctions on Russian stones have been a setback for the nearly 1.5 million-strong Surat diamond industry, which is also struggling with demand and global economic slowdowns.

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CFO News Room

DECEMBER 25, 2022

Our current economic woes are significant, and might worsen before they improve. David is a graduate of Hampden-Sydney College where he received a BA in Economics. While at Hampden-Sydney, he was a Senior Fellow with the Center for the Study of Political Economy and worked in the Economics department as a teaching assistant.

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Future CFO

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Many CFOs in Southeast Asia face talent issues broadly across two dimensions – talent retention and reshaping the finance workforce in the face of increased expectations from the finance function, said Timothy Ho, Deloitte Southeast Asia CFO Program Leader.

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Future CFO

AUGUST 30, 2021

What makes for a sought-after chief finance professional (CFO)? CFO: The disruption of 2020 highlighted the need for the finance function to be more responsive – continually re-evaluating both short and long-term goals and strategies. These days, strong computer skills, as are advanced knowledge of accounting, budgeting, and finances.

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CFO News

AUGUST 11, 2023

Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP has communicated to Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd. its resignation plans and a formal announcement is expected in coming days, one of the people said, asking not to be identified discussing a sensitive matter.

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