CFO Thought Leader

MARCH 11, 2025

The moment 2X secured private equity backing in March 2023, CFO Brandon Sullivan knew expectations would shift overnight. For Sullivan, agility in finance isnt just about reporting numbersits about ensuring the business is always ahead of the curve. Theres gonna be a press release, he remembers thinking.

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CFO Thought Leader

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

In this episode of “Planning Aces,” finance leaders explore the evolving role of FP&A as a strategic partner emphasizing the importance of reliable data in aligning decision-making and resetting priorities. Their insights illustrate how Finance can proactively drive growth and innovation across departments.

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CFO Thought Leader

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

From aircraft leasing to manufacturing finance, each rotation broadened her expertise and honed her adaptability. This high standard pushed her to develop skills beyond traditional finance roles. Beyond GE, Wallach tells us there were still a few boxes to check before she could step into a CFO role.

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The Charity CFO

OCTOBER 1, 2024

On today’s episode Jennifer and Tosha will cover the concept of vision-directed strategic planning, non-profit life cycles, and how to build a sustainable organization. Vision Directed Strategic Planning We quickly learn from Jennifer how she cultivates a vision for an organization and what this truly means for their future outlook.

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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.

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CFO Plans

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Start Your Financial Transformation Today with expert guidance from CFO Plans. This article delves into how tech startups can navigate financial complexities, leveraging the strategic insights of a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and other vital financial strategies.

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CFO Thought Leader

JANUARY 5, 2025

In our latest Planning Aces episode, Jack Sweeney teams with performance management guru Brett Knowles to spotlight three finance leaders tackling one of businesss most critical challenges: aligning sales, operations, and finance around a common goal.

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Future CFO

MAY 14, 2025

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants unveiled its upgraded CGMA Professional Qualification to meet the expanding scope of modern finance. The move comes following the findings of AICPA & CIMAs Future of Finance 2.0 The move comes following the findings of AICPA & CIMAs Future of Finance 2.0

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Global Finance

MARCH 21, 2025

Oliver Jones, head of EY-Parthenons Geostrategic Business Group, tells Global Finance how forward-looking companies are embedding geopolitical thinking into their risk frameworks, investment decisions, and long-term planning. GF : Where do you see the CFO and finance function best fitting in terms of the analysis of geostrategic risk?

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CFO Talks

JUNE 13, 2023

Written by staff writer In an exciting development for CFO leaders worldwide, the International CFO Alliance held its inaugural meeting in Tunisia on June 9, 2023. The formation of this alliance marks a significant step towards the collective mission of elevating the CFO profession on a global scale.

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CFO Thought Leader

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

For Shemesh, this role was a chance to hone her understanding of what it meant to oversee finance operations in a public company. She recalls, “The finance team was very lean at the time, so I had to wear many hats, which gave me broad exposure to financial reporting and controls.”

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CFO Thought Leader

APRIL 30, 2025

That backstage epiphany still guides him as CFO of Crunchyroll, the worlds largest anime platform. The intensity seemed to paid off: at 30, he was head of finance at Remark Media, then a corporate-development deal maker at Demand Media. Finances role? Passion like that ought to power a business , he thought.

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CFO Thought Leader

MARCH 12, 2025

In this episode, CFO Brandon Sullivan of 2X shares how he transformed financial reporting to drive agility and informed decision-making. Sullivan also discusses scaling finance, AIs role, and optimizing marketing investments. After securing private equity backing in March 2023, 2X ramped up hiring in anticipation of rapid growth.

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CFO Plans

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Learn How Outsourcing Can Simplify Your Finances and provide a vital lifeline for overburdened entrepreneurs. Enhance Financial Strategies with Comprehensive CFO Solutions Strategic CFO services are essential for entrepreneurs aiming to enhance their financial wellness strategies.

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Yet, rather than replacing accountants, AI redefines their roles, allowing them to focus on strategic decision-making and value creation. Despite a 35% decline in certified accounting professionals in the Philippines , the demand for skilled finance professionals remains high, particularly in the burgeoning outsourcing sector.

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CFO Talks

APRIL 17, 2025

For todays CFO, information is not a by-product of operations, it is the engine of sustainable growth. As the role of the finance leader evolves beyond compliance and control, strategic decision-making increasingly relies on the intelligent use of data. If You Dont Use the Data, Someone Else Will! But not just any data.

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CFO News Room

DECEMBER 16, 2022

One industry that tends to be recession-resistant is finance. And while the finance industry has seen its share of ups and downs over the years, it generally bounces back fairly quickly after a downturn. If you’re considering a career in finance, you’re probably wondering what the best-paying jobs are. Chief Financial Officer.

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CFO Simplified

MARCH 27, 2022

This, however, does not necessarily mean that strategic planning is off the table. A proactive way for business owners to mitigate their risk is through contingency planning. This type of strategic approach helps your business hit its targets and continuously recheck its priorities. CFOs make decisions based on data.

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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.

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Members’ Profile: Jean-Claude Marais In this edition of CFO Club Africa’s Members Spotlight, we are introducing Jean Claude Marais, a seasoned finance professional whose career reflects a blend of expertise, ambition, and leadership. Coffee, Emails, WhatsApp What sparked your interest in finance?

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The Charity CFO

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

At The Charity CFO, we’ve seen firsthand how understanding these key areas can transform your nonprofit’s financial health. In this blog, were diving into a subject near and dear to our hearts at The Charity CFO – sustainability. This strategic approach will ensure your expansion is sustainable in the long run.

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CFO Talks

MAY 29, 2025

For a CFO, fluency in that language is no longer optional. While many CFOs focus on getting the numbers right, those who truly lead focus on getting the reporting right. Today, financial statements are used by stakeholders far beyond the finance department. As a CFO, youre not just signing off on spreadsheets.

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CFO Leadership

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Here are resources from Robert Half and Protiviti to help you prepare your finance function for the road ahead. 2022 Global Finance Trends Survey. The post What’s Next for CFOs? Setting the Finance Function Up for Success in 2023 first appeared on CFO Leadership. The post What’s Next for CFOs?

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CFO Thought Leader

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

In this episode of “The Mentoring Round,” Guardian Pharmacy CFO David Morris reflects on decades of growth and persistence, emphasizing the importance of human capital, data-driven decisions, and patient, long-term strategy.

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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.

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CFO Plans

MARCH 10, 2025

In today’s unpredictable economic climate, staying ahead of payroll challenges is a crucial priority for business owners and finance leaders, particularly in industries like tech, hospitality, and real estate. This involves creating a comprehensive Financial Crisis Response Plan.

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The Charity CFO

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Integrating Data into Strategic Planning Drew advises nonprofits to go beyond generic strategic planning goals and use data to set ambitious targets for addressing core issues in their field. About The Charity CFO We are an accounting partner that truly understands nonprofits. Get the free guide!

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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. Thobile’s passion for finance sparked in high school with her love for mathematics and the challenge of balancing financial statements.

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VCFO

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Focusing Forward A year end project plan for every company includes, among other things, the actions required to close the books, completion of the audit and tax returns, issuance of W-2s and 1099s and filing of payroll and HR related reports with the relevant authorities. It is critical to engage in strategic planning for the year ahead.

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CFO News

MARCH 8, 2023

The finance veteran has nearly three decades of experience spanning across strategic planning, risk management, and fundraising. In his new innings with DTDC, he is expected to play a key strategic role.

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Future CFO

JUNE 10, 2024

The Finance function has dealt with enormous changes over the past years, and what seemed like an area of expertise that is out of the chief financial officers' hand has now made its way into their office. Another critical aspect of trade finance digitisation is the shift towards data-driven operations, according to MacLennan.

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Jedox Finance

JUNE 26, 2019

We are pleased to welcome an expert in Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Mr. Anders Liu-Lindberg, as a guest to the Jedox blog. Mr. Liu-Lindberg is a Senior Finance Business Partner at Maersk and co-author of the book “Create Value as a Finance Business Partner.” The business needs more from Finance.

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CFO Thought Leader

APRIL 17, 2023

Halpin: The one that sticks with me was in 2017, they asked me to become Chief Strategy Officer and build a long term strategic plan at the NFL. CFO GUEST: Chris Halpin of IAC 890: Driving the Internet Sharetaker | Christopher Halpin, CFO, IAC MADE POSSIBLE BY VERSAPAY The first Collaborative Accounts Receivable Network.

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Editors note: In todays A Day in the Life , Elsa Ariany SetyadiACMA, CGMA (pictured), financial planning and performance head at PT Bank BTPN Tbk , shares with FutureCFO audiences how working with the CFO and finance team is always an exhilarating experience for her and how gardening, painting, and travelling inspire her.

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CFO Simplified

APRIL 1, 2022

CEO of CFO Simplified, Larry Chester, was recently featured on Dave Lorenzo’s Inside BS Show. During the show, they discuss how an outsourced CFO can positively impact your business. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction: How a CFO Can Help Shape Business Strategy. 08:40 What Size Business Is Ready for a CFO?

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Fpanda Club

APRIL 18, 2022

FP&A team’s internal customers expect finance professionals to be more interactive and be able to communicate information and insights in the most efficient way. SWOT SWOT stands for the analytical tool to uncover Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats and is frequently used in strategic planning exercises.

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CFO Thought Leader

JUNE 9, 2025

In this episode of Planning Aces, co-hosts Jack Sweeney and Brett Knowles spotlight the FP&A strategies and AI adoption journeys of three CFOs—Gillian Munson (Vimeo), Dan Fletcher (Planful), and Chad Gold (FullStory).

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