KFC names new CFO amid push to boost sales
CFO Dive
APRIL 10, 2024
The finance leadership change comes as KFC struggles with dwindling traffic in a dicey economic environment.
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CFO Dive
APRIL 10, 2024
The finance leadership change comes as KFC struggles with dwindling traffic in a dicey economic environment.
CFO Dive
MARCH 10, 2023
economy outlook comes as finance leaders are continuing to grapple this week with more mixed economic signals. The executives’ slightly less gloomy first quarter U.S.
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CFO Talks
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Written by Staff Writer Nicolaas van Wyk recently spoke on a #CFOClubConvo webinar about the project he is spearheading with the Gauteng MEC for Finance Jacob Mamabolo to boost collaboration between the public sector and private sector CFOs to grow Gauteng’s economy. We want to move the focus of the CFO towards Africa.
CFO Thought Leader
APRIL 22, 2024
Facing a potential career setback and indeed initially marked for replacement, Norris was eventually asked to stay on to lead the finance operations of the combined entity. The end of one chapter, however, led to a new beginning in a substantial role managing finance across 17 businesses in the Asia Pacific region.
CFO Dive
MARCH 7, 2023
The hospitality platform announced a new finance chief as it looks to reach positive quarterly cash flow in 2023 while facing a murky economic environment.
CFO Dive
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Average security budget growth was lowest in cyber-mature sectors, such as tech, finance and healthcare, according to the research.
CFO News Room
DECEMBER 12, 2022
There is also a great deal of empirical evidence suggesting that it is a relevant economic fact. In our article in the Southern Economic Journal , Justin Callais and I argue that economic freedom (our proxy for institutions) is a powerful force to enhance income mobility. This explanation is elegantly simple.
CFO Thought Leader
MAY 14, 2024
Redirecting from his initial pursuit of a career in medicine after having fallen in love with economics, he embarked on a formidable journey down the corridors of finance. This formative period honed his financial acumen, which led him to delve deeper into the intricacies of corporate finance and investment.
Future CFO
MARCH 7, 2024
The SEA CFO Agenda 2023: Decoding the CFO’s trilemma report found that financial chiefs in the region are looking into the global economic slowdown as a major concern, with 80% of respondents marking it as their top external risk for the next 12 months.
Global Finance
MARCH 22, 2023
Are luxury cars untouched by economic slowdown and inflation? CFO Paolo Poma believes the company can even improve its profitability, despite economic headwinds. Global Finance spoke with Poma—who has been managing director and CFO since 2017—when he recently visited New York.
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
Future CFO
JANUARY 2, 2024
Chief financial officers in the Asia-Pacific across various sectors such as financial services, life sciences and health care, manufacturing, public sector, TMT, energy and resources, and consumer business are generally optimistic and neutral about the regional economic outlook.
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. One industry that tends to be recession-resistant is finance. If you’re considering a career in finance, you’re probably wondering what the best-paying jobs are. Financial Manager.
CFO News
AUGUST 25, 2023
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted India's resilience and potential at the B20 Summit, choosing to focus on India's narrative rather than China's economic challenges. She identified five key priorities for sustainable global economic recovery, including boosting investment and addressing climate change finance.
CFO Thought Leader
MARCH 24, 2024
As Pactum AI embarks on a pivotal phase of commercialization, the arrival of Sarah Alper in the AI-driven company’s CFO office is by no means a coincidence. As Pactum AI embarks on a pivotal phase of commercialization, the arrival of Sarah Alper in the AI-driven company’s CFO office is by no means a coincidence.
CFO Thought Leader
MARCH 18, 2024
Inside The Mentoring Round, CFO Aaron Alt highlights Cardinal Health’s ongoing comprehensive review of its business portfolio, involving an assessment of healthcare trends, competitive strengths, and economic forecasts to determine the best ownership of assets.
CFO News
DECEMBER 31, 2023
Explore the optimistic financial forecast for India in 2024 by seasoned finance expert Robin Banerjee. From increased loan availability to a rising stock market, Banerjee provides insights into the potential economic landscape. However, he cautions against global risks that could impact India's trajectory.
CFO Talks
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Recently, the South African Reserve Bank’s decision to maintain interest rates has had significant implications not only for the economic landscape but also for the competencies demanded of today’s CFOs. The Reserve Bank decided to keep interest rates unchanged, opting for stability amidst ongoing economic turbulence.
CFO Dive
OCTOBER 2, 2023
How can the finance department help the enterprise reconsider the role of external operations and the supply chain in supporting their bottom line?
Future CFO
DECEMBER 3, 2023
The IDC InfoBrief, The Evolving Role of the CFO in 2023 , revealed that more than 80% of manufacturing and distribution organisations surveyed agreed that today’s economic uncertainty has "significantly" elevated the importance of the CFO in driving strategy and technology optimization initiatives.
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
CFO Thought Leader
MARCH 31, 2024
Suddenly, her diverse background, bridging the analytical rigor of consulting with the strategic nuance of legal training, made her uniquely equipped for the challenges of shaping a nascent finance function in a fast-evolving company. They are really this giant middle segment, whose economic power totals $10 trillion.
CFO Dive
MAY 8, 2024
Panax is among companies that say they’re seeing high demand for finance automation tools as businesses try to navigate an uncertain economic environment.
CFO Dive
DECEMBER 21, 2022
On the eve of a possible recession, companies are seeking out “wartime generals” who can better lead the advance across hazardous economic terrain.
CFO Thought Leader
JUNE 6, 2023
Sruthi Lanka is clearly not the only CFO who began her professional career at blue chip investment house Goldman Sachs. However, she may be one of the only CFOs—if not the only one—who can trace her career roots to Goldman’s technology engineering team. Back in 2009, as the economic downturn dispatched a daily dose of […]
CFO News
MAY 15, 2024
Amidst global economic turbulence, Sumit Maheshwari, Group CFO of Asian Energy Services Ltd., provides expert guidance on capital raising strategies for sustainable growth in volatile markets.
CFO Leadership
OCTOBER 10, 2023
Future-forward finance and accounting organizations were quick to embrace robotic process automation (RPA) years ago to manage mundane, repetitive back-office tasks like data entry and routine financial reporting. AI is a tool and not a replacement for finance professionals.
Future CFO
JANUARY 1, 2024
The study, which asked 200 manufacturing and distribution organisations with revenues between US$100 million and US$1 billion, revealed that more than 80% of the respondents believe today's economic uncertainty has significantly elevated the importance of the CFO in bringing in strategies and technology optimisation initiatives.
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.
Future CFO
JUNE 5, 2023
The CFO role continues to evolve, with the new generation of finance leaders driving broader view of business performance and purpose, said ACCA recently. To be successful and sustainable, businesses and other organisations increasingly need to combine economic, environmental and social equity, said ACCA.
Future CFO
MAY 9, 2024
The finance function, including finance professionals and their roles, has been evolving to keep up with the changes in the market and business world. For as finance professionals, they too can help in building a better and more sustainable world.
Future CFO
DECEMBER 8, 2022
Digital transformation has elevated the role of the finance function from financial steward to enabled. The extended COVID-19 pandemic has upped the ante in the race to finance agility. A Gartner survey of 400 finance executives found that self-service data and analytics are drivers of employee productivity. Best practices.
CFO Thought Leader
OCTOBER 15, 2023
It’s a question rooted in surprise headlines that has now become one of 2023’s favorite conversation starters for finance executives inside the tech realm: “Where were you when you heard the news about Silicon Valley Bank [SVB]?” Or perhaps we should say two of its “future” financing partners.
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.
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. CFOs must closely monitor policy changes related to finance and debt, ensuring compliance to maintain smooth operations.
CFO Thought Leader
OCTOBER 15, 2023
It’s a question rooted in surprise headlines that has now become one of 2023’s favorite conversation starters for finance executives inside the tech realm: “Where were you when you heard the news about Silicon Valley Bank [SVB]?” Or perhaps we should say two of its “future” financing partners.
CFO News
APRIL 25, 2024
India's finance ministry highlighted the country's "promising economic performance," citing resilient growth, stable prices, and a strong external sector in its monthly economic report for March.
Future CFO
JANUARY 20, 2022
Economic confidence among finance and accounting professionals fell by 12 points in Q4 2021, due to the rapid spread of the Omicron Covid-19 strain, said ACCA recently when releasing a survey jointly conducted with the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA). Survey highlights.
Jedox Finance
APRIL 16, 2020
He shares his expertise on how an EPM solution supports managing economic uncertainty, particularly in times of crisis. What does your economic forecast look like for the foreseeable future? To achieve greater agility, the Office of the CFO needs to be able to do the following: Process a vast amount of data in a short period.
CFO Thought Leader
APRIL 11, 2023
When Ben Chrnelich tells us that the banking sector’s recent unrest is the third period of disruption that he’s “cycled through” during his finance career, we can’t help but wonder about the other two. Of course, they are hardly a secret. It’s just your firm and their firm. Of course, they are hardly a secret.
The Finance Weekly
MAY 4, 2023
Now, more than ever, the decisions made by the CFO are likely to affect the performance of the entire organization. Naturally, it takes a certain amount of experience to become head of finance. In this article, we have compiled a list of some of the CFO moves that took place in April.
The Finance Weekly
MARCH 25, 2024
Big companies used to hog all the CFO action, but now even small and medium-sized businesses are jumping on the bandwagon. Why the sudden CFO craze? In a nutshell, companies are starting to view CFOs as smart investments rather than just expenses. Highest Paid CFOs in the World in 2024 1. As the Director of Amyris Inc.,
CFO Thought Leader
AUGUST 14, 2023
If Paystand CFO Scott Bennion were to break his three-decade-long finance career into different chapters, the software finance leader would likely agree that he and many of his peers have recently opened a new one. These are the things that we’ll be prioritizing over the next 12 months.
CFO Dive
JANUARY 18, 2022
The crisis of the pandemic has surely left companies across sectors with unprecedented challenges in the face of a tepid economic situation. In such a scenario, finance leaders are uniquely positioned to lead the path to recovery for companies by instilling a cash culture across the organization.
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