CFO Thought Leader

OCTOBER 1, 2023

“I was involved in some of the diligence, so I was aware of what was going down several months in advance,” explains Leet, who had joined ExactTarget in 2006, as he vividly recalls for us the company’s impressive climb upward—along with its disappointing 2007 decision to pull its IPO due to Wall Street’s economic collapse.

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Future CFO

JULY 20, 2023

China’s economic growth would stay above target though recovery momentum fades, said Fitch recently. Nonetheless, Fitch said it still expects China’s economic growth to hit5.6% China’s economic growth will be underpinned by accommodative policy settings, in particular for fiscal policy, according to the firm.

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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). As did that of many of his CFO peers, Chrnelich’s early career appears to […] It’s just your firm and their firm.

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

CFOs who evolve their capital allocation approach to one that prizes responsiveness can add 2.5 percentage points to economic value added than “unresponsive” peers, said Gartner recently. In a world where most public companies fail to create meaningful economic value through their enterprise investments, a 2.5

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Future CFO

JANUARY 9, 2023

Social, political and economic pressures will delay fiscal consolidation in several countries, keeping fiscal deficits wider than pre-pandemic levels, the credit rating agency warned. The post Asia Pacific credit outlook stable as growth and leverage stabilise appeared first on FutureCFO.

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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. Also, I think that it will be very important to continue leveraging new technologies like AI and blockchain in our offerings.

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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.

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CFO Thought Leader

MAY 23, 2023

In the end, the client rewarded Healy with the project, a feat that speaks highly of Healy’s ability not only to pitch, but also to negotiate—which the CFO admits may well be his greatest skillset. Says Healy: “I’ve negotiated in 12 different countries and on four different continents. One time, I even negotiated for 76 hours straight.”

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CFO Thought Leader

JUNE 10, 2023

In the ensuing months at Redbox, Aronson dug into the numbers and began to educate others on the true economics of Blu-ray versus SD and the practices that optimized the buying and allocation of Blu-ray discs at Redbox. She would subsequently join Redbox’s strategy team after having completed an MBA degree.

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Future CFO

JANUARY 29, 2023

When it comes to Asia’s economic outlook 2023, resilience and growth are the major characteristics despite the gloomy predictions about the global economy. It also shows an improvement in its scores for economic readiness for green finance. It also shows an improvement in its scores for economic readiness for green finance.

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

David W Duffy To set the baseline straight, the Corporate Governance Institute (CGI) defines sustainability as a holistic approach that considers the interplay between the three dimensions of environmental, social, and economic impacts. CFO and Chief Sustainability Officers can access micro-sector-specific tools as well as guidebooks. “We

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Future CFO

JANUARY 31, 2024

In terms of sustainability, Tiong Woon Corp's CFO says they continue to make efforts to minimise their carbon footprint. Kwang Hwee also believes that they should remain vigilant and mindful of risks, particularly in respect of contract, credit, foreign exchange, geopolitical and other risks.

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Future CFO

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Fabrizio Palmucci According to a research by Climate Bonds Initiative and the CFO coalition of the UN Global Compact , CFOs can leverage their expertise in capital allocation and fundraising to drive low-carbon transition.

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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.

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Future CFO

JULY 17, 2023

A recent survey report from PwC and GTreasury, Treasurers: The First Line of Defense for Economic Disruption , offers the most current insight into how treasury teams and the office of the CFO are approaching volatility. Treasurers should leverage cash forecasts to achieve better cash conversion.

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Future CFO

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

“I think we need to recognise that the CFO role can mean a lot of different things in different businesses. It really depends on the type of business, their strategy and the type of skills they want the CFO to lead on.” Dan Wells, CFO at GrowCFO Charisma. Persuasive. These are qualities we often equate with leaders of the past.

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

This is what Elif Kuralay , Retail & CP Industry Advisor at SAP , points out, saying that the right decision-making from CFOs paves way for continuous investments in growth platforms such as new sales channels, new business models, store modernisation, marketing and developing people.

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Future CFO

AUGUST 29, 2019

The CFO role is facing a turning point: driving year-over-year double-digit profit growth is getting tougher while technology is advancing at an unprecedented pace and staff expectations are rising. Once upon a time, the CFO was charged with focusing purely on the bottom line.

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Cost cutting might be the first thing that comes to mind when there's economic uncertainty. Lee Thong Tan (pictured), CFO Practice Lead, Asia, Workday explained in an interview with FutureCFO why cost cutting is not an effective way to deal with that and what CFOs could do to combat existing challenges.

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Future CFO

JANUARY 17, 2024

Corporate credit trends would diverge by region though global credit metrics are generally expected to be stable to improving this year, even with sharply lower economic growth, with most issuers’ leverage expected to be negative rating sensitivity, said Fitch Ratings recently. in 2024 compared with 2.8x in 2024, after declining 1.7%

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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

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Future CFO

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Andy Burrows , CEO and founder of Supercharged Finance , writes that the CFO role has become more about strategic partnering with the CEO and the Board, to maximise the performance of the business. He concludes that the CFO is now generally held responsible for business performance, and not just getting the accounts right.

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Focus CFO

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Let’s examine how an outsourced, fractional CFO can improve FP&A: Improving Data. A fractional CFO can use the breadth of their experience to identify the right KPIs (key performance indicators) for the business. It is undeniable that a CFO can help an organization prepare for expected challenges, but what about the unexpected?

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CFO Leadership

OCTOBER 10, 2023

While finance organizations are increasingly turning to AI to enhance their operations and streamline processes, leveraging AI capabilities to improve decision-making is in the early stages. Scenario analysis may also leverage AI to model various scenarios to better understand potential consequences of different decisions and market changes.

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CFO News Room

JANUARY 6, 2023

Economic Uncertainty. Recognize what you do well and cost effectively, and understand the economic variables. economic trends contractors need to pay attention to. In any economic environment, companies need to closely manage cash flow, and by extension, their accounts receivable. construction industry challenges.

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Collectiv

JANUARY 2, 2023

The Rise of the Fractional CFO. One of the biggest changes for CFOs over the past decade is the prevalence of fractional work opportunities. More agile organizations are now opting to hire fractional CFOs rather than full-time roles. For CFOs to stay ahead of the game, you’ll need to stay open to new technologies.

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CFO Share

MAY 6, 2022

This advice hinges on other factors like economic conditions – downturn or bullish–and how much demand for your business you’ve generated. A startup CFO, like those at CFOshare, will be able to guide you toward the best decision for your business. On the other hand, founders minimize dilution by raising as little as possible. .

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Future CFO

MARCH 24, 2024

They are instrumental in job creation and contribute significantly to the economic prosperity of society. The 2023 trust report from Edelman and Chartered Accountants Worldwide (CAW) found that 78% of businesses see accountants as key partners in navigating economic challenges. In fact, they can be heroes too.

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CFO Leadership

JANUARY 5, 2024

The intensity stems from the larger, more far-reaching implications of the make-or-break decisions CEOs and boards expect CFOs to make quickly. To support these activities, CFOs also are prioritizing investments that strengthen data models and data governance. Learn more about how we can help you achieve your business goals today.

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Future CFO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Artificial intelligence can help financial leaders create the timely insights needed to unlock exponential natural, social and economic value, according to a research by Ernst & Young. How can they leverage data to create new sustainability solutions in the timeframe that we need them?

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Future CFO

JULY 29, 2020

David Sajoto (DS): Cybersecurity is a top priority for every organisation and this issue is especially significant to a CFO. The World Economic Forum (WEF) expects the cost of cybercrime to businesses to reach US$ 8 trillion in the next five years. Firstly, a CFO is a stakeholder in a cybersecurity purchase.

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Future CFO

APRIL 10, 2024

According to Workday, retail organisations need finance, workforce planning , and business agility to respond to dynamic economic conditions. To support customers with their digital transformation efforts and accelerate time to value, Workday helps them to leverage both Workday and partner solutions.

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CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

With over 35% y-o-y increase in capex and a proposed infrastructure spend of over Rs 10 lakh crore in Budget 2022-23, the Union government has reinforced its commitment to using infrastructure as a force multiplier for sustained economic growth.

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Future CFO

JANUARY 3, 2024

Global trade is set to rebound modestly after two consecutive years of below-average global GDP growth, said Allianz recently when releasing its Global Economic Outlook 2023-25. Central banks are predicted to pivot earlier than expected by economic forecasters (i.e. Other major predictions by Allianz include the following.

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CFO Leadership

JANUARY 25, 2024

Research from Protiviti shows that CFO priorities are intensifying and converging. The intensity stems from the larger, more far-reaching implications of the make-or-break decisions CEOs and boards expect CFOs to make quickly.

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VCFO

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Is the product or service geographically constrained, subject to local economic trends? When business owners understand these factors, they can leverage them to make informed decisions that not only enhance business value but also result in a satisfying and optimized financial exit. Take the time to take a look.

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CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

lakh crore in FY23 could have a multiplier effect on all segments of society and lead to job creation at scale, allowing India to leverage its young demographic dividend. The substantial increase of 35% in the budgetary outlay for capital expenditure to Rs 7.5 Also Read | Industry Speak | Emphasis on tech & start-up story.

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