ChatGPT says it’s not ready to be a CFO. Experts agree.
CFO Dive
APRIL 24, 2023
CFO Dive decided to engage the popular AI tool in a conversation about both its potential and limitations in corporate finance.
AI’s quest to transform corporate finance meets hurdles
CFO Dive
DECEMBER 19, 2023
While finance leaders widely view artificial intelligence as a game-changer, some are nervous about the risks of adoption, according to a OneStream poll.
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CFO Dive’s 2024 outlook roundup: Trends to watch
CFO Dive
JANUARY 31, 2024
Cooling inflation, an M&A rebound and an AI reckoning are among the top forces that could shape the corporate finance world this year.
No, AI isn’t coming for your CFO seat
CFO Dive
APRIL 3, 2023
CFOs are likely here to stay for the foreseeable future, despite predictions that automation will transform corporate finance functions, experts say.
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ACCA, IMAA sign cooperation deal to boost corporate finance expertise
Future CFO
OCTOBER 3, 2023
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Institute for Mergers, Acquisitions, and Alliances (IMAA) signed a strategic cooperation deal to enhance their members’ corporate finance expertise. The post ACCA, IMAA sign cooperation deal to boost corporate finance expertise appeared first on FutureCFO.
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APRIL 12, 2024
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A CFO Helps Cardinal Health Find Its Value-Creation Groove
CFO Thought Leader
APRIL 5, 2024
s finance chief, Jason Hollar, succeeded CEO Mike Kaufmann as the healthcare giant’s top executive, among the immediate challenges facing new CEO Hollar was filling the company’s CFO vacancy. For Hollar, who had served as Cardinal’s CFO since May 2020 and previously been CFO of Tenneco, Inc.,
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Stanley Black & Decker Names Fortune Brands Executive as CFO
CFO News Room
JANUARY 23, 2023
to lead its finances as the tool maker works on substantial cost cuts. based company on Monday said Patrick Hallinan will become CFO, effective April 6. Fortune Brands, meanwhile, named David Barry as its finance chief, effective March 2. Mr. Hallinan will remain CFO at Fortune Brands until March 2. The New Britain, Conn.-based
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981: Bridging Continents: A Finance Leader’s Journey | Jakson Peters, CFO, TourRadar
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. Born in Brazil, he had initial career expectations far removed from the finance world that had their roots in the start of his working life as part of the family’s milk delivery business.
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AI in corporate finance: The top five use cases
Future CFO
OCTOBER 16, 2022
When it comes to AI in corporate finance, there are five top use cases for FP&A leaders to consider, said Gartner recently. According to Gartner, its analysts examined 23 uses cases related to AI in corporate finance that represents the types of processes a future-looking autonomous finance organisation will work on.
Tech vendor Docyt adds voice feature to AI-driven accounting tool
CFO Dive
APRIL 11, 2024
Many of them are zeroing in on the corporate finance market. Docyt is among the software vendors racing to capitalize on recent advancements in AI.
The Mentoring Round | Tony Boor, CFO, Blackbaud
CFO Thought Leader
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
While the leadership journeys of many of our CFO guests began on an upper floor of a glass-and-steel skyscraper affording a wide-angle view of a cosmopolitan metropolis, that of Blackbaud CFO Tony Boor started at street level in Las Cruces, New Mexico, on the edge of the Chihuahuan Desert.
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ECON Healthcare (Asia)’s CFO promoted
Future CFO
JANUARY 10, 2023
Singapore-listed ECON Healthcare (Asia) recently announced the promotion of Kang Shwu Huey to group CFO and head of overseas development from the CFO role. More People Moves stories The post ECON Healthcare (Asia)’s CFO promoted appeared first on FutureCFO. Kang started out as an audit cum tax assistant at audit firm K.
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From CA to CFO: Navigating the competency framework
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. The CFO (SA) Competency Framework The CFO (SA) Competency Framework is designed to assist potential applicants in developing the necessary competencies to obtain the Cert.
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How Access to a Global Talent Pool Has Changed Corporate Finance
The Finance Weekly
OCTOBER 21, 2021
To further illustrate this development: In a recent global survey by CFO Research and Globalization Partners, 81% of CFOs stated their company’s long-term growth strategy includes international expansion, either which are currently ongoing, or in their future plans.
946: Using the Influence at Your Command | Natalie Laackman, CFO, MedSpeed
CFO Thought Leader
OCTOBER 29, 2023
For corporate finance executives, few professional experiences are as adeptly converted into social currency as those manifested inside the realm of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). It seems that regardless of whether a finance executive has been involved in one deal or 40, they are usually able to quickly share a takeaway or two.
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MAY 3, 2023
In today's fast-paced business environment, it's crucial for companies to utilize the skills of their teams effectively. Aligning team members in the right way not only saves time and money, but also helps organizations reach their goals. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Banking has become a critical tool in this effort.
Frasers Property announces new CFO for its trusts
Future CFO
JANUARY 26, 2023
He will be responsible for the financial and capital management of Fraser Property’s three trusts and report to Eric Gan, the company’s previous CFO who has been promoted to become CEO of the group’s three trusts. Liu has more than 15 years of experience in audit, accounting, corporate finance, tax, treasury and capital management.
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The Tao of corporate finance
Future CFO
MARCH 28, 2021
What is the Tao of Corporate Finance? As McKinsey senior partner and Valuation author Tim Koller tells us, it is a formula that represents everything there is to know about finance. The post The Tao of corporate finance appeared first on FutureCFO.
CFO Pros on the Move: March
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.
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Capital A announces new CFO for airasia Digital and airasia Super App
Future CFO
MARCH 9, 2023
Capital A announced recently the appointment of John Cheing as the CFO for airasia Digital and airasia Super App. Prior to his new role, Cheing was head of investments at Capital A , responsible for the firm’s corporate finance and investments.
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930: Where Leaders Are Made | Tony Boor, CFO, Blackbaud
CFO Thought Leader
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
While the leadership journeys of many of our CFO guests began on an upper floor of a glass-and-steel skyscraper affording a wide-angle view of a cosmopolitan metropolis, that of Blackbaud CFO Tony Boor started at street level in Las Cruces, New Mexico, on the edge of the Chihuahuan Desert. It’s a really neat company.
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2022 CFO Exits and Entries
The Finance Weekly
JANUARY 2, 2023
A recent , study conducted by Datarails, a financial planning, and analysis company, reveals the pay of CFOs across 12 sectors but finds that the CFO has the worst job security of the major C-Suite Positions. The analysis points to a raft of pain points that are seeing hundreds of CFOs either leave, fired, or retiring early.
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902: Finding Your Fire | Celeste Ackert, CFO, Fairmarkit
CFO Thought Leader
MAY 28, 2023
perhaps I’d like to see myself in a prospectus someday,’” remarks Ackert, who after 6 years of serving Donnelley clients segued into a series of corporate finance jobs first by leveraging her printing operations expertise and subsequently by climbing the ranks as an FP&A all-star.
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CFO Pros on the Move: February
The Finance Weekly
MARCH 1, 2023
It has been said that change is the only constant, and in the corporate world, this is especially true when it comes to the , CFO position. CFO moves often spark internal and external rumors and can draw the attention of investors and short-sellers. Kennedy was previously the CFO at Canadian retailer Roots since 2020.
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915: Where Finance Always Comes First | David Parsons, CFO, Zuto
CFO Thought Leader
JULY 12, 2023
When David Parsons tells us that he remains concerned about the whereabouts of his 20-something-year-old self, we realize that our talk with Zuto’s CFO is going to be different from most of those that we undertake with today’s finance leaders.
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34 Competencies required to become a CFO(SA)
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.
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„Ace the Case“ with FCF & Celonis @TUM Case Club in Munich
Fox Corporate Finance
OCTOBER 23, 2023
For this round of case basics, HR-Manager Sarah Kabir and Matthias Menke, CFO of FCF Fox. Read more The post „Ace the Case“ with FCF & Celonis @TUM Case Club in Munich appeared first on FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH. The „Ace the Case“ event will take place on November, 2nd, 2023 at the TUM Case Club in Munich.
Statiq appoints Aditya Mishra as new CFO
CFO News
JUNE 30, 2023
Mishra will lead the company's corporate finance and business growth objectives in a bid to drive vertical growth and help the company further expand its portfolio and footprints across India, the company said.
Hmlet announces CFO appointment
Future CFO
JUNE 21, 2020
Hmlet , a property and lifestyle platform operating in Singapore, Hong Kong, Sydney, and Tokyo said recently that it has promoted Rajive Keshup to CFO. Previously based in the US prior to Singapore, Keshup brings more than 15 years of experience in strategy consulting and corporate finance at PwC , EY-Parthenon and AT&T, Hmlet said.
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CFOs scramble to keep pace with finance tech frenzy
CFO Dive
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Artificial intelligence, machine learning, and language processing are among cutting-edge technologies that could transform the corporate finance world in the near future.
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MedSpeed CFO’s M&A Roots Expose The Human Side Of Enterprise
CFO Thought Leader
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
For corporate finance executives, few professional experiences are as adeptly converted into social currency as those manifested inside the realm of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). It seems that regardless of whether a finance executive has been involved in one deal or 40, they are usually able to quickly share a takeaway or two.
Retailers’ Holiday Discounts Are Steeper This Year, CFOs Say
CFO News Room
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
Other CFOs say their companies view the promotional environment as an opportunity to attract more customers. Below is a roundup of retail CFOs’ remarks on this topic during recent earnings calls. Katrina O’Connell, CFO, Gap Inc. Adrian Mitchell, CFO, Macy’s Inc. “We Wendy Arlin, CFO, Bath & Body Works Inc. “We
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People moves: Plus Malaysia, Kellogg Australia and New Zealand
Future CFO
AUGUST 28, 2022
Highway operator Plus Malaysia Bhd recently announced its appointment of Ahmad Rizal Omar as CFO. According to the company, the newly appointed CFO has 24 years of experience in investments evaluation and management, corporate finance and audit, including stints in Turkey and the Asia Pacific region.
Workiva CFO: Focusing on diversity helps bring better solutions and execution
Future CFO
MARCH 7, 2022
Editor’s note: As a finance leader and a mother of three kids, Jill Klindt (pictured), CFO and Treasurer of Workiva , shares with audiences of FutureCFO for the publication’s Female Leadership in Finance Series what might help female finance executives to become finance leaders and her career journey.
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EV startup Statiq appoints ex-GE exec Aditya Mishra as first-ever CFO
CFO News
JULY 3, 2023
Mishra will lead Statiq’s corporate finance and business growth objectives and is expected to help the startup expand its portfolio and footprints across India and beyond. Statiq had in June last year raised $25.7
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Musings on Markets: A Return to Teaching: The Spring 2023 Edition
CFO News Room
DECEMBER 22, 2022
Starting in late January 2023, I will be back in the classroom, teaching valuation and corporate finance to the MBAs and valuation to the undergraduates, and these classes will continue through May 2023. The class starts with a question of what the end game should be for a business (profitability, value, social good?)
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Continuing value-creation for the digital CFO
Future CFO
JULY 20, 2020
FutureCFO spoke to Jeffrey Lee , regional chief financial officer at Singapore-headquartered CrimsonLogic , on how the role of the CFO has evolved over the years and to what extent technology is influencing that evolution. Looking back at nearly three decades since your days at Heildeberg Asia, how has the CFO role changed?
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Chewy Looks to Open More Automated Fulfillment Centers in Drive to Control Costs
CFO News Room
JANUARY 3, 2023
to 2% of net sales on capital expenses, according to the CFO. . WSJ | CFO Journal. The Morning Ledger provides daily news and insights on corporate finance from the CFO Journal team. Chewy spends about 1.5% Newsletter Sign-up.
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Musings on Markets: Back in the Classroom: Time to Teach!
CFO News Room
JANUARY 25, 2023
During my teaching lifetime, I have taught a wide swath of classes, ranging from banking to equity instruments, but in the last twenty years, my focus has been on three classes, c orporate finance, valuation and investment philosophies , with the last one taught only online. pm – 2.50 pm – 4.45 pm – 2.50 pm – 4.45
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Where Can FP&A Career Path Take You?
Fpanda Club
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
FP&A directors can often boast of a considerable track record in financial planning and analysis, also they understand very well the finance function in general and the business model of the company, which leads them to the next step of their careers as Chief financial officer (CFO).
BIG Loyalty’s CFO: How to overcome gender challenges at work
Future CFO
DECEMBER 7, 2020
Editor’s note: For our Female Leadership in Finance Series, FutureCFO editor Teresa Leung recently had a chat with Sereen Teoh (pictured below), CFO at BIG Loyalty. Sereen Teoh, CFO, BIG Loyalty. FutureCFO: Can you share with me your finance career journey? I achieved that dream. a subsidiary of Airasia Digital.
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PodChats for FutureCFO: Revisiting FP&A roles post-pandemic
Future CFO
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) teams play a crucial role in companies by performing budgeting, forecasting, and analysis that support major corporate decisions of the CFO, CEO, and the Board of Directors. Chris Ortega : I am looking forward to how we redefine the roles of a CFO, FP&A and financial professional.
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