After SVB, cash is once again king, ex-CFO says
CFO Dive
MARCH 14, 2023
With steady CFO leadership now paramount, finance leaders should prioritize cash and keep open their lines of communication with shareholders and employees.
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CFO Dive
MARCH 14, 2023
With steady CFO leadership now paramount, finance leaders should prioritize cash and keep open their lines of communication with shareholders and employees.
Future CFO
MARCH 20, 2024
With the future of finance circling the management across functions, the formation of the right concoction of capabilities, and the establishment of a strong data foundation, it is expected that finance leaders look into strategies to not only succeed but also sustain transformative leadership.
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Future CFO
OCTOBER 20, 2020
Tata Communications announced recently the appointment of Kabir Ahmed Shakir as its CFO. The former CFO at Microsoft India, Shakir will be responsible for the strategic financial management of the company, including investor relations at Tata Communications.
The Charity CFO
MARCH 22, 2024
Leveraging Data in Nonprofit Leadership How can you use data effectively as a nonprofit leader? Consider working with knowledgeable data and financial teams, such as The Charity CFO, to help create your data plan. You can use donor data to create communication and cultivation strategies that are more likely to hit the mark with donors.
Future CFO
MARCH 30, 2023
How did you transition from a CFO to a coach who runs her own company? Then there is the ripple effect through businesses, families and communities. FutureCFO: How did your former CFO experience help your present career? FutureCFO: Have you coached CFOs? What are the major challenges facing CFOs today?
Future CFO
DECEMBER 19, 2023
In a bid to impact the organisation and drive change, the chief financial officer (CFO) and their colleagues must become the consummate sales team. A CFO must develop an organisation adept at communicating, reporting, and analysis, as ideas and feedback must be clearly articulated within the company.
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. What is Operational Finance?
CFO Thought Leader
MARCH 20, 2024
Bob Purcell’s leap into the unknown wasn’t a misplaced step; it was a giant stride toward his future as a CFO. From his initial misgivings about audit work at Deloitte to his transformative years at Amgen, where he thrived in a culture of leadership development and diversity, CFO Purcell’s journey was anything but linear.
CFO News
MARCH 10, 2024
At the ETCFO Leadership Summit, top industry leaders said that the role of CIO or CTO is more to get the right, sustainable, scalable and secure solution to anything they bring to the table.
Future CFO
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Financial leaders are often the primary contact for investors and financial institutions, responsible for communicating the company’s financial health and future prospects. Given this, a CFO’s ability to present a compelling financial narrative can attract potential investors and secure funding for expansion projects.
CFO Talks
OCTOBER 25, 2023
The journey from a Chartered Accountant (CA) to a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a transformative one, requiring a shift from technical expertise to strategic leadership. With 9 competencies, this role focuses on leadership, communication, corporate governance, and change management. Officer (SA) designation.
CFO Thought Leader
JANUARY 2, 2024
After having spent 40 minutes in trying to identify just what it is that sets Nussey apart from his CFO peers, we had found his composure a trait to flag, even if he hadn’t ended up doing so himself. Read More In the case of serial CFO Nussey, the attribute perhaps first became evident during the earliest days of his career.
Future CFO
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
Alexander Bant , chief of research for CFOs at Gartner predicts that 2022 will be a make-or-break year for CFOs when it comes to unlocking the value of AI, hyperautomation, digital skills, continuous processes, and data management. What makes for a great CFO? But technology alone will not spell success or failure. Walter C.
The Finance Weekly
JANUARY 22, 2024
Joe Berchtold, the President and CFO of Live Nation Entertainment, earned an impressive $52.4 million in 2023, making him the ,, highest-paid CFO in the United States. Aspiring individuals may wonder how they can achieve similar heights and earn big as a CFO. Resolve accounting and finance problems.
The Charity CFO
AUGUST 21, 2023
Nonprofit communications can be complicated, and sometimes awkward. The secret comes down to how well nonprofit leaders understand what donors are thinking and feeling and how charities communicate with them. The post Nonprofit Communications: Navigating Donor Conversations appeared first on The Charity CFO.
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.
CFO Thought Leader
NOVEMBER 24, 2023
CFO Rodrigo Brumana reflects on his initial days as a CFO, emphasizing the importance of team communication and organizational structure. Motorcycle Love: CFO Brumana has long loved racing and collecting motorcycles, with a special shout out to Honda, the make of hisvery first bike.
CFO Thought Leader
MARCH 11, 2024
Jakson Peters’s journey from humble beginnings to becoming a global CFO is a tale adaptability, and continuous learning. With the latter in hand, Peters returned to Brazil to serve as a member of Mondelēz International’s FP&A team before stepping into a number of CFO roles with midsize firms.
CFO Talks
MARCH 20, 2024
The modern CFO: Guardian, Change-maker, Manager, Planner To help new accountants get ready for a CFO role at large companies, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario (ICAO) and Queen’s University conducted extensive research on the roles of the CFO. The study details the CFO’s four main jobs: Steward.
Collectiv
JANUARY 17, 2023
FAre you on the path to becoming a CFO? Then, you’re going to love our most recent episode of Collectiv Conversations with Melissa Hurrington, the CFO and VP of Operations at Premier Claims. I was thrilled to chat with Melissa because of our similar crazy career paths…we both started in accounting roles and later became CFOs.
CFO Thought Leader
AUGUST 30, 2023
Looking back, Torrente tells us that the family-owned company created a “flexible culture” that valued autonomy and direct communication—two qualities that have been instrumental in shaping his approach to finance leadership. CFOTL: Tell us about WebBeds … what does this company do, and what are its offerings today?
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.
Future CFO
SEPTEMBER 3, 2023
The interview is part of the Female Leadership in Finance Series of FutureCFO. Further into my career at Sloan Financial Group and then Cox Communications, my passion for process optimisation began to take the forefront. How do some of these inspire your work and/or leadership? I walk at least 5 miles a day to stay healthy.
CFO Thought Leader
JULY 20, 2023
CFO GUEST: Joe Campbell of TreviPay 917: Build Your Own Personal Balance Sheet | Joel Campbell, CFO, TreviPay CFO Campbell explains the importance of not just growing quickly, but also converting that growth into earnings efficiently.
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). Read More Many of the people in the broader financial services community use Symphony as their communication and collaboration platform.
CFO Strategic Partners
OCTOBER 21, 2021
Securing new talent that propels the organizations forward When several clients experienced unexpected turnover on the CFO level, each of them reached out to CFO Strategic Partners for guidance. We ensured the accounting and finance team was communicated with throughout the transition. Our work was a success! We can help.
The Finance Weekly
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Despite these challenges, CFOs must collaborate with their management teams to formulate practical solutions. In this article, we highlight the Top 10 Priorities for CFOs in 2024 1. Revamp Finance Operations As the , CFO's responsibilities grow, the finance function's impact also expands.
The Finance Weekly
APRIL 1, 2023
However, amidst this uncertainty, the need for qualified CFOs remains as crucial as ever. CFO Pros on the Move March 2023 Steve Nave | Funko Funko, the pop-culture toy company, has named , Steve Nave as its CFO and COO. Burke takes over from Brian Cooper, who assumed the CFO role in 2021. She is also a U.S. Army veteran.
Future CFO
DECEMBER 31, 2021
In these regards, CFOs will seek people with traditional financial skills, in addition to interpersonal skills like leadership, empathy, and adaptability, and cognitive skills like critical thinking, project management and decision-making. The post Digital acceleration to drive finance leadership in 2022 appeared first on FutureCFO.
VCFO
APRIL 27, 2023
vcfo Austin welcomes Richard Buckley, Consulting CFO, to serve all Austin and Central Texas area clients. He provides exceptional leadership, communication, and mentoring skills, proven effective across multiple business platforms and company cultures. Starting in 2008, he went to work in private equity and consulting.
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.
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?
Focus CFO
JUNE 28, 2023
Businesses that have an embedded in-house Chief Financial Officer understand the pivotal role the CFO plays in proactively preparing the business for, and guiding it through, economic and market storms. By taking decisive, information-based action, the CFO guides the business toward the buffalo approach—proactively navigating the challenges.
CFO Talks
MARCH 8, 2023
By Jeff Ryan, MD of AWCape , a Platinum Sage business partner for HR, payroll and financial solutions As businesses become more digital and technology-driven, the role of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is rapidly evolving. In the past, the CFO was primarily responsible for financial management and ensuring compliance with regulations.
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.
CFO Talks
JUNE 7, 2022
Due to this unique position, we need to ensure that the Finance Executive that earns our acclaimed CFO(SA) designation , is ready for the future of finance. In developing the CFO(SA) designation, we identified 34 competencies and four pillars that the Modern CFO needs to fulfill to excel in their leadership position.
Beacon CFO Plus
OCTOBER 21, 2021
The CFO of your organization is one of your key leaders and strategists. What do you do when a CFO abruptly quits or announces plans to retire? The role of a CFO is hard to fill—and it must be done the right way. It can take years to build a strong relationship between a company’s CFO and CEO or ownership.
CFO Talks
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Modern CFOs must embrace strategic leadership and foster cross-functional collaboration within their organisations to drive success in a highly competitive market. Let’s delve into how CFOs can spearhead this transformation and lead their teams to new heights of success.
CFO Thought Leader
SEPTEMBER 17, 2023
Read More “That experience has since helped me by allowing me in many cases to rationalize things by saying, ‘Well, this is not as bad as what I dealt with there,’” comments Kevers, who these days, as CFO of Carta, appears to be focused as much on internal communications as he is on external PR.
The Finance Weekly
APRIL 21, 2024
What could go wrong if your Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is not effective in their job? What CFOs are Capable of Doing? Being a CFO is a top-tier position where you team up with the CEO and other leaders to steer a company toward success. Communicate with clients, investors, senior management, and stakeholders.
Future CFO
JANUARY 11, 2023
EY recently announced the appointment of Jamie Miller as global CFO, and CFO of its proposed new public entity. . Previously, Jamie Miller joined Cargill in June 2021 as corporate senior vice president and CFO. . More People Moves stories The post EY announces global CFO appointment appeared first on FutureCFO.
CFO Thought Leader
MAY 28, 2023
Hence the printing division of marketing communications giant RR Donnelley remained one of the country’s largest hubs of activity surrounding the creation, printing, and submittal of financial documents. ” –Celeste Ackert, CFO, Fairmarkit CFOTL: Tell us about Fairmarkit … what does this company do, and what are its offerings today?
Spreadym
AUGUST 17, 2023
Financial reporting dashboards can be used by various departments within an organization, including finance, operations, sales, marketing, and executive leadership. They play a crucial role in improving transparency, communication, and collaboration among teams by providing a centralized platform for accessing and interpreting financial data.
CFO Thought Leader
JULY 9, 2023
Read More A quick glance at Bannon’s bio reveals a familiar professional trajectory, from his 11 years as an investor with TPG Global of San Francisco to the operations side, where to date he has occupied the CFO office at three different tech firms. Jack Sweeney “Being CFO gives you a view of the company that very few people have.
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