CFO Thought Leader

AUGUST 7, 2025

From Zhang’s battle against “SaaS overload” to Rettig’s “prove-it mentality” and Schauer’s daily forecasting, each CFO reveals a distinct approach to enabling smarter, faster decision-making. She underscores the strategic role of FP&A in bridging data, speed, and decision-making across the business.

Forecasting

CFO Talks

MAY 29, 2025

And ensuring compliance with global reporting standards is what keeps that lens clear, trusted, and investment-ready. For a CFO, fluency in that language is no longer optional. This is where the difference lies between compliance that ticks a box and compliance that builds a reputation. But that time has passed.

IFRS

Future CFO

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Data intelligence is at the heart of this transformation a critical enabler of strategic decision-making, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance. In a rapidly changing business landscape, CFOs require real-time insights to adjust strategies effectively.

Finance

CFO Plans

MAY 5, 2025

Such real-world examples highlight how strategic planning and creativity can turn financial challenges into opportunities for growth. Consider exploring innovative solutions like those offered by CFO Plans , which provide comprehensive financial services tailored to the unique needs of hospitality businesses.

Strategic Planning

CFO Selections

APRIL 22, 2025

Understanding what kind of risk exists, planning for the impact of this risk, and executing continuity plans to keep the organization operational during a disruption is of paramount importance. The earlier risk can be identified, assessed, managed, and integrated into strategic planning, the better.

Risk Management

CFO Simplified

JANUARY 23, 2025

Use these insights to project your financial performance based on your strategic plan. This document serves as your companys rulebook, and keeping it updated ensures consistency and compliance. The post Kickstart Your Business for a Strong 2025 appeared first on CFO Simplified.

Cash Flow Forecasting

CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Members’ Profile: Thobile Dlamini In this edition of CFO Club Africa’s Members Spotlight, we are introducing Thobile Dlamini, the CFO at Eswatini Revenue Services. International Recognition : Awarded the prestigious Best Public Sector CFO in Africa (2023/2024) by ACCA.

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 25, 2025

In this candid episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, Tosha Anderson and CFO Teresa Guest explore what happens when nonprofit CEOs fail to engage, set expectations, and lead with accountability. Fundraising, programs, admintheyre often pulling in different directions unless leadership creates a strategic plan and unifies the mission.

Nonprofit

CFO Talks

JULY 8, 2025

Remaining with one organisation can provide a unique strategic advantage. A CFO who has grown inside a company is not only technically skilled. An analyst who learns to interpret data with curiosity, ask insightful questions, and communicate findings with clarity is already building the habits of a future CFO.

Leadership

Future CFO

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

CFOs, with their unique understanding of financial risk and strategic planning, must champion cybersecurity initiatives and weave them into the core of their business strategy. Ben Goodman "As a CFO, cyber threats and cyber resilience probably wasn't something you were focused on three years ago.

Investments

CFO Plans

JANUARY 20, 2025

Get expert guidance from CFO Plans today to ensure you’re compliant and maximizing potential savings. Strategic Tax Planning for Entrepreneurs The foundation of effective tax management begins with strategic planning. A practical step is to establish a tax compliance checklist.

Tax Planning

Future CFO

AUGUST 10, 2025

About 30% of my time goes into business development and strategic planning. GZW: Finance is often seen as the custodian of compliance and reporting — but when you look closer, it’s really the engine room of insight and strategy. I might be reviewing a proposal, brainstorming with a client, or refining our go-to-market approach.

Leadership

CFO Talks

APRIL 30, 2025

But for a CFO worth their salt, budgeting and forecasting arent just admintheyre power tools. Facilitate strategic planning sessions with execs and department heads. Plan for the Unplannable Thats Your Job Now Markets shift. The post Budget Like a Boss Forecast Like a Fortune Teller appeared first on CFO Club Africa.

Forecasting

CFO Dive

AUGUST 11, 2025

Skip to main content Dont miss tomorrows CFO industry news Let CFO Dives free newsletter keep you informed, straight from your inbox. 11, 2025 By Grant Halloran, Planful CEO post share post print email Permission granted by Planful. Accelerated timelines, reduced errors and more space for more strategic contributions.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

CFO Dive

JUNE 16, 2025

Skip to main content Dont miss tomorrows CFO industry news Let CFO Dives free newsletter keep you informed, straight from your inbox. An inefficient system can lead to cost overestimation, misguided decarbonization strategies, and non-compliance issues. You can unsubscribe at anytime.

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CFO Talks

JULY 29, 2025

In this edition of our CFO Spotlight series, we feature Nafisa Kistan, a finance executive whose career spans over two decades in the automotive, manufacturing, and engineering sectors. What key skills should a newly qualified accountant develop on their path to becoming a CFO? What future goals are you excited about?

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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)

CFO Leadership

AUGUST 12, 2021

The CFO Leadership Council proudly highlights our very first ten Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Ascend Honorees! The Ascend program is an opportunity for Senior Finance Executives from underrepresented groups to join The CFO Leadership Council. Fisher Senior VP & CFO American Hospital Association. Christina Y. Christina Y.

Leadership

Jedox Finance

JUNE 26, 2019

Digital leadership is deployed throughout a company, creating an IT strategic plan including data management practices. Finance needs to be a part of that plan to have inter-operable systems and information that relate to other parts of the enterprise, as companies with better digital strategy outperform their peers.

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VCFO

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Strategic Focus with Collaboration Some leaders struggle at year-end with striking a good balance between devoting ample time to the future of the business versus tactical tasks that keep the wheels turning. If planning for the upcoming year has not started, you are a bit behind. Reactive vs. Proactive It is now Q4.

Strategic Planning

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. Transitioning from CA to CFO The transition from CA to CFO is not just about acquiring new skills but also about evolving one’s mindset.

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VCFO

APRIL 21, 2022

vcfo is delighted to announce that Gary Golden has joined the vcfo Dallas team as a Consulting CFO. Prior to joining vcfo, Gary’s career includes Controller, Auditor, CFO, and Senior Vice President positions for organizations like Kinko’s and Blockbuster. About vcfo. At vcfo, our mission is always to make your company stronger.

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Beacon CFO Plus

JANUARY 30, 2024

When CFO Services Become a Strategic Imperative In the ever-evolving business landscape, the decision to bring in external expertise can have a major impact on your success. Regardless of your business’s size or industry, there comes a point where engaging with an outsourced CFO becomes necessary.

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E78 Partners

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Companies may face situations where hiring an interim CFO can provide immediate expertise and strategic direction. E78 specializes in providing experienced interim CFOs who can swiftly address pressing financial challenges, allowing businesses to focus on their core operations while maintaining clear paths toward long-term success.

Leadership

E78 Partners

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Companies may face situations where hiring an interim CFO can provide immediate expertise and strategic direction. E78 specializes in providing experienced interim CFOs who can swiftly address pressing financial challenges, allowing businesses to focus on their core operations while maintaining clear paths toward long-term success.

Leadership

CFO News Room

DECEMBER 16, 2022

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. Chief Compliance Officer.

Finance

Future CFO

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

A fractional chief financial officer is an outsourced financial professional providing high-level financial management and strategic guidance to a company on a part-time or project basis. This is particularly valuable for companies that don't require constant CFO oversight or cannot afford a full-time executive.

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VCFO

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Now is also a good time to reach out to auditors (if an audit or CPA review is required) to plan the timing of the audit, discuss material changes in the business that might impact financial results and/or disclosures, and to obtain a list of their “PBCs” (schedules to be “prepared by client”). What About Borrowing?

Finance

VCFO

JUNE 29, 2023

Underscoring this was her ahead-of-the-curve understanding that mission-centered organizations must have strong finance and compliance-related practices and expertise in place to be able to provide services in line with their mission. A CFO will evaluate financial performance, and bring attention to potential issues.

Nonprofit

CFO Talks

MARCH 20, 2024

From Controller to CFO: What Changes? Moving from being a Controller to a CFO is a big step up. Both the CFO and Controller deal with the company’s finances, but they focus on different things. The CFO, however, looks at the bigger picture. It’s a shift from looking at what happened to planning what could happen.

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Future CFO

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Deloitte says that as sustainability performance gains greater visibility among boards, regulators, investors and the public, CFOs must take the lead to ensure their organisations are prepared for assurance-ready reporting.

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The Charity CFO

JULY 19, 2024

They also help nonprofit leaders maintain compliance with legal standards and tax regulations. What is a Chief Financial Officer (CFO)? A Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a senior executive in charge of the strategic direction and goal setting of a nonprofit’s accounting and financial management.

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CFO Leadership

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Digital transformation: Digital tools can help support expansion, including systems that provide real-time and other payments across geographies, streamline cross-border compliance and protect businesses from fraud and cybercriminals across global jurisdictions.

Accounts Payable

Beacon CFO Plus

MAY 5, 2023

By Rob Joseph, Director, BeaconCFO Plus The CFO wears many hats and among them is serving as the first line of defense against risk for your organization. Knowing what you’re doing begins with having a strategic plan in place for your business that incorporates risk management. appeared first on BeaconCFO Plus.

Risk Management

Future CFO

MARCH 20, 2020

Editor’s Note: For our Female Leadership in Finance Series , FutureCFO editor Teresa Leung recently had a chat with Vyin Ng (pictured below), CFO at Microsoft Hong Kong. She shared with our audiences her career journey and advice on how female finance professionals could reach the CFO position.

CFO

Future CFO

JUNE 10, 2024

With a wealth of digital data available, trade finance becomes ripe for advanced analytics, offering deeper insights for risk management, trend analysis, and strategic planning. Initiating the digital transformation of trade finance workflows starts with comprehensive planning," he says.

Finance

PYMNTS

MARCH 30, 2017

For a few years now, analysts have pointed to the evolution of chief financial officer (CFO) as a strategic member of the organization. Finding a solution to competing demands on the CFO presents an opportunity for innovation,” he said in a statement. One of the largest ways it can do so is for risk management.

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