CFO Talks

JUNE 3, 2025

The CFO is not just the gatekeeper of financial data. Building a personal leadership philosophy is one of the most powerful things you can do as a CFO. Why Self-Awareness Is Your Most Strategic Asset Most CFOs operate in environments where the margin for error is shrinking. appeared first on CFO Club Africa.

Forecasting

Future CFO

MARCH 3, 2025

Harding emphasises the importance of "the abilities to influence, the abilities to lead, the abilities to communicate and the ability to inspire." The ability to analyse data, identify insights, and communicate those insights effectively is highly valued.

Finance

CFO Thought Leader

JANUARY 29, 2025

For Matt Collis, CFO of PairSoft, storytelling is more than a skillits a strategic tool for aligning teams and scaling businesses. Whether leading acquisitions or guiding cross-functional teams, Collis uses financial narratives to clarify priorities and inspire action. “Fall in love with change.

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 22, 2025

Many nonprofit leaders think accounting belongs solely to their CFO or accountant. But what if the key to financial clarity and stability lies in sharing the load? In this article, well explore why financial management is a shared responsibility and how nonprofits can use this strategy to drive their missions forward.

Nonprofit

CFO Talks

JULY 16, 2025

Plant to Boardroom: Why Operational Finance Experience is a Strategic Advantage In the race to become CFO, many finance professionals focus on roles that offer visibility. When a CFO has operational experience, they are able to challenge data from a position of understanding. Operational finance roles develop these abilities.

Finance

Future CFO

MAY 11, 2025

Each CFO, each finance function, brings their own strengths, concerns, and priorities. In one of my very first engagements with a very high-profile Group CFO, I was nervous, trying to get everything "right." That moment when a CFO says, This is exactly what we needed - and more - thats what I work for.

Leadership

CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Members’ Profile: Yvonne Dias In this edition of CFO Club Africa’s Members Spotlight, we are introducing Yvonne Dias, the Group CFO at MINT Management Technologies. Serving as the CFO has been a role that I’ve truly enjoyed. This involves honest, transparent communication with all parties involved.

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CFO Talks

MARCH 6, 2025

Some businesses just want someone to handle bookkeeping, while others need full financial management. Communication is key. Make sure you understand your reports and always have access to your financial records. Your financial data is sensitive. And then theres not thinking about security.

Numbers

CFO Talks

MAY 27, 2025

The CFOs New Mandate: Scott Farrell’s take on Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, and Judgement in a Complex World The role of the CFO is evolving faster than ever, and its no longer just about numbers. In a recent episode of the CFO Club Podcast , Leana van der Merwe sat down with Professor Scott Farrell, Group CFO of B.

Leadership

Future CFO

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Charlie Cheah , managing director, Esker Asia , believes that CFOs and in a bigger context, the Office of the CFO in Asia, face several challenges when integrating AI into financial systems, given the region's diverse technological landscape. "In Regulatory Variations: APACs regulatory environment for AI is still evolving.

Accounts Payable

CFO Talks

MARCH 5, 2025

To make sure everything aligns: Set up strong internal processes Have a clear system in place for collecting and verifying financial data. Some useful tools include: ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems These systems (such as SAP, Oracle, or Sage) help track financial transactions and automate reporting.

IFRS

CFO Talks

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Use Technology and Automation Modern technology has made financial forecasting easier and more accurate. Many software tools can analyse financial data and provide useful insights. Benefits of using technology: Automates data collection and analysis, saving time and effort.

Forecasting

The Charity CFO

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

A well-crafted budget is a reflection of your mission and a roadmap to financial sustainability. It helps you communicate how you’re going to make the difference you want to see in the world. It can be a tool to galvanize your team, community, and supporters. Ready to take control of your nonprofits financial future?

Nonprofit

The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Tracking specific metrics helps nonprofits see how well theyre doing in areas such as: Fundraising Marketing Program delivery Operational efficiency Overall impact In turn, KPI data helps leaders make informed decisions, optimize resources, and build trust and accountability with donors and stakeholders. Thats where financial KPIs come in.

Nonprofit

CFO Dive

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Nearly half of execs expect cyber attacks on financial data to increase in 2023, but the majority of finance leaders don't have consistent communication with their CIO to mitigate this risk.

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CFO News Room

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Frances, who was promoted to CFO in August 2021, particularly enjoys this aspect of her role which she says is much more commercial and strategic than her previous one. “I I really enjoy presenting financial data in a way that’s easy for someone without a financial background to understand and explaining things in laymen’s terms.” .

Technology

The Finance Weekly

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

CFOs are well experienced finance professionals who know how to lead their team and the finance company through many different scenarios. Supposing a CFO has a couple years of experience, they have been through many ups and downs, uncertainties, and market changes that would have left them prepared for future challenges.

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CFO Share

JULY 16, 2024

When building your back office, you may consider whether you need a financial controller or a CFO. The skills and responsibilities of these roles overlap, and to make matters more confusing, an underqualified CFO (yes, there are plenty out there) will perform similar to or worse than an excellent controller.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

The Charity CFO

AUGUST 21, 2024

Fundraising and accounting departments provide vital services to the organization, but when they fail to communicate, it can lead to financial errors. Bridging this communication gap can help your organization ensure every dollar raised is used effectively.

Communication

Onplan

DECEMBER 16, 2021

A great CFO doesn’t just understand finance, operational drivers, and shifting market conditions. A great CFO has to persuade the rest of the management team to follow their advice. That’s why storytelling is such an essential skill needed to be a CFO. That’s why storytelling is such an essential skill needed to be a CFO.

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CFO Talks

AUGUST 28, 2024

Navigating South Africa’s Reporting Maze: What Every CFO Needs to Know Navigating the complex landscape of regulatory reporting in South Africa can be daunting, especially for CFOs who bear the responsibility of ensuring compliance while also driving strategic financial decisions.

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CFO Talks

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Connecting with Your Audience, Communication, and Executive Presence In the fast-paced world of corporate finance, CFOs in South Africa are expected to do more than just crunch numbers—they need to be effective communicators. CFOs often speak with diverse groups, each with different knowledge levels and concerns.

Communication

CFO Talks

OCTOBER 9, 2024

As a CFO in South Africa, you’re not only responsible for financial oversight but also for shaping the culture and direction of your company. In this article, we’ll explore how you, as a CFO, can cultivate organisational success through strong leadership, focusing on practical, easy-to-apply strategies.

Leadership

CFO Talks

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

Translating Financial Performance into Tangible Results: A CFO’s Guide In the dynamic world of finance, one of the greatest challenges for CFOs is translating financial performance into tangible results. Understand the Story Behind the Numbers Numbers tell a story, and as a CFO, you’re the storyteller.

Communication

Fpanda Club

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Planning, budgeting and forecasting are linked together forming financial planning processes. Financial analysis is a type of economic analysis based on the financial data and focused on the assessment of stability and evaluation of profitability of a company, business or project.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Beacon CFO Plus

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

How to Divide Responsibilities and Prioritize Communication The relationship between a fractional or outsourced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and your company’s public accounting firm should be collaborative, clear, and well-defined. This ensures your company’s financial and accounting needs are met effectively.

Accounting Firms

CFO Plans

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

For many businesses, especially startups and small to medium-sized enterprises, hiring a full-time Chief Financial Officer (CFO) can be financially daunting. Enter the fractional CFO—a cost-effective solution that delivers high-level financial expertise on a flexible basis.

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PYMNTS

JULY 5, 2017

For a chief financial officer (CFO), having technology — from ERP systems to cloud accounting and cash forecasting tools — has become paramount when deploying a successful growth strategy. The nature of financial reporting is to communicate facts aggregated using accounting rules.

Financial Data

CFO Talks

OCTOBER 23, 2024

This ongoing communication ensures no one drifts off course and keeps the team aligned with the overall goals. Team members will double-check their work, ensuring accurate financial data, which is critical for decision-making. When everyone delivers on their promises, others trust the financial information they provide.

Accounting

Michigan CFO

JUNE 7, 2023

In today’s ever-evolving business landscape, the role of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has become crucial for effective financial management and decision-making. However, not all businesses have the resources or the need for a full-time, in-house CFO. This is where virtual CFOs come into play.

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Spreadym

AUGUST 17, 2023

A financial reporting dashboard is a visual representation of financial data and key performance indicators (KPIs) presented in a consolidated and easily digestible format. This allows for a personalized view of the financial data. Common types of visuals include line charts, bar graphs, pie charts, and gauges.

Financial Reporting

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 29, 2018

More than 670 professionals at mid-sized and large firms were asked about how they collaborate with human resources and IT departments, both areas of the enterprise that have significant impacts on financial management. For example, 68 percent of CFOs said the biggest roadblock is that their CIO peers do not “speak the same language.”

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The Finance Weekly

JUNE 21, 2022

This is especially true for CFOs who are planning to take their company public. At the , CFO Leadership Conference in Boston earlier this month, , Mike Ellis , who was named by the , Boston Business Journal CFO of the Year , offered an inside look into how a CFO prepares a company for an initial public offering and life as a public company.

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The Finance Weekly

JANUARY 19, 2023

The CFO role traditionally has two high-level leadership archetypes: strategic and operational. An operational CFO optimizes performance by combining data from various departments with financial data. A strategic CFO focuses on creating long-term plans to achieve the company's goals.

Leadership

CFO News Room

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Chief Financial Officer. 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.

Finance

Bramasol

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Driven by sweeping changes such as digital transformation, globalization of markets, the subscription-based Digital Solutions Economy™ (DSE), carbon-accounting mandates, a rising emphasis on artificial intelligence, and other disruptive trends, the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is undergoing radical transformation too.

Technology

Onplan

DECEMBER 16, 2021

A great CFO doesn’t just understand finance, operational drivers, and shifting market conditions. A great CFO has to persuade the rest of the management team to follow their advice. That’s why storytelling is such an essential skill needed to be a CFO. That’s why storytelling is such an essential skill needed to be a CFO.

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