CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Members’ Profile: Rofhiwa Irene Singo In this edition of our CFO Spotlight series, we are featuring Rofhiwa Irene Singo, an accomplished finance leader whose journey is a testament to resilience, adaptability, and impactful leadership. What key skills should a newly qualified accountant develop on their path to becoming a CFO?

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CFO Thought Leader

JANUARY 29, 2025

For Matt Collis, CFO of PairSoft, storytelling is more than a skillits a strategic tool for aligning teams and scaling businesses. Whether leading acquisitions or guiding cross-functional teams, Collis uses financial narratives to clarify priorities and inspire action. These growth strategies make this an exciting time for PairSoft.

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CFO Thought Leader

MARCH 3, 2025

Guillenwho led the automakers push for production scale and supply chain agilitybelieved a different path could better serve the company, but needed someone with operational and financial data at her fingertips. Today, as CFO of Mytra AI, Gantus tells us she carries forward the mindset that met success at Tesla.

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

In a role filled with financial data, strategic meetings, and high-stakes decisions, active listening can drive better outcomes and turn tough conversations into collaborative wins. Examples from the CFO World Dealing with Teams CFOs frequently negotiate with internal teams over budgets, resources, and targets.

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CFO News Room

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Frances, who was promoted to CFO in August 2021, particularly enjoys this aspect of her role which she says is much more commercial and strategic than her previous one. “I I really enjoy presenting financial data in a way that’s easy for someone without a financial background to understand and explaining things in laymen’s terms.” . “I’m

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The Charity CFO

MAY 13, 2025

In this episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast , Tosha Anderson sits down with Nancy Fussner, Director of Onboarding at The Charity CFO, to walk through the top five red flags that your accounting may be messier than you thinkand exactly what to do about it. And if your gut is telling you somethings wrong, it probably is. Get the free guide!

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CFO Simplified

MARCH 27, 2022

What Role Does Your CFO Play in Contingency Planning? A business’ finance and accounting departments look up to the CFO for guidance—especially now, in light of the unexpected nature of the past two years’ fluctuations. This considered, the role of CFOs in contingency planning and crisis management is indispensable.

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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 Dive

MARCH 26, 2024

AI analytics technology is turbocharging anti-fraud measures through its ability to process oceans of financial data.

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CFO Plans

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Discover how to transform your financial reports into investment magnets by aligning them with investor expectations. Clear, precise, and comprehensive financial reports that meet investor expectations are indispensable. Emphasizing robust financial performance and growth prospects is key.

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CFO Leadership

JANUARY 5, 2024

Businesses can use it to generate product descriptions, performance goals with employee-specific target metrics, and narrative reporting to accompany financial data. Making this a reality starts with accurate, real-time, and expansive financial data.

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CFO Talks

JUNE 3, 2025

The CFO is not just the gatekeeper of financial data. Building a personal leadership philosophy is one of the most powerful things you can do as a CFO. Why Self-Awareness Is Your Most Strategic Asset Most CFOs operate in environments where the margin for error is shrinking. appeared first on CFO Club Africa.

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CFO Thought Leader

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

As OneStreams CFO, he was juggling the details of going public when a small AI startup called DataSense caught his attention. By championing technology that marries predictive power with secure financial data, Koefoed tells us he is helping steer OneStream toward a future where finance and AI intertwine.

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The Finance Weekly

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

CFOs are well experienced finance professionals who know how to lead their team and the finance company through many different scenarios. Supposing a CFO has a couple years of experience, they have been through many ups and downs, uncertainties, and market changes that would have left them prepared for future challenges.

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Centage

JUNE 7, 2022

Once upon a time the role of CFO was focused on backward-looking data. However, these days, chief financial officers do a great deal more than financial reporting. Marry Finance With Strategy It’s not enough to provide accurate financial data.

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CFO Dive

MARCH 7, 2023

The majority of leaders at financial institutions say interest rates will drive business model guidance this year but few are leveraging financial data to support these changes.

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CFO Talks

MAY 27, 2025

The CFOs New Mandate: Scott Farrell’s take on Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, and Judgement in a Complex World The role of the CFO is evolving faster than ever, and its no longer just about numbers. In a recent episode of the CFO Club Podcast , Leana van der Merwe sat down with Professor Scott Farrell, Group CFO of B.

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CFO Talks

MARCH 13, 2025

Now, picture the opposite: instant access to real-time financial insights, automated compliance checks, and AI-driven forecasts guiding your next move. This is the power of Financial Information Systems (FIS). Often, finance teams work separately from sales, operations, and HR, leading to inconsistent financial data.

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CFO Talks

AUGUST 28, 2024

Navigating South Africa’s Reporting Maze: What Every CFO Needs to Know Navigating the complex landscape of regulatory reporting in South Africa can be daunting, especially for CFOs who bear the responsibility of ensuring compliance while also driving strategic financial decisions.

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Whether it’s market disruptions, new regulations, global events, or unexpected crises, Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) are often the ones steering the ship through stormy seas. Making the right decisions during uncertain times can be tough, but it’s also one of the most important skills a CFO can have.

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Onplan

DECEMBER 16, 2021

A great CFO doesn’t just understand finance, operational drivers, and shifting market conditions. A great CFO has to persuade the rest of the management team to follow their advice. That’s why storytelling is such an essential skill needed to be a CFO. That’s why storytelling is such an essential skill needed to be a CFO.

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Future CFO

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Wong says the ability to connect financial insights to the broader business landscape is crucial. “A A great finance leader sees the bigger picture, understanding how financial data aligns with organisational goals and drives growth. “I believe impactful leaders empower others to grow, creating strong, capable teams.”

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CFO Talks

APRIL 17, 2025

If You Dont Use the Data, Someone Else Will! 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. But not just any data.

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Future CFO

MAY 11, 2025

Each CFO, each finance function, brings their own strengths, concerns, and priorities. In one of my very first engagements with a very high-profile Group CFO, I was nervous, trying to get everything "right." That moment when a CFO says, This is exactly what we needed - and more - thats what I work for.

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CFO Talks

JUNE 18, 2025

In a centralised phase, the CFO enforces strong controls and ensures that reporting is consistent and accurate. In a decentralised phase, the CFO shifts focus to building systems that help business units make informed choices. Rethinking Who Calls the Shots appeared first on CFO Club Africa. It becomes sustainable.

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 22, 2025

Many nonprofit leaders think accounting belongs solely to their CFO or accountant. But what if the key to financial clarity and stability lies in sharing the load? In this article, well explore why financial management is a shared responsibility and how nonprofits can use this strategy to drive their missions forward.

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CFO Share

JUNE 18, 2024

Implement Sign-Offs and Quality Assurance from Other Departments Asking your bookkeeper to validate all financial data is unrealistic and sets them up for failure. Instead, create a system where department heads are responsible for confirming the accuracy of some data. This is where a fractional CFO can be invaluable.

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CFO Talks

JANUARY 8, 2025

If someone struggles with presenting financial data, offer tips, resources, or even a mentor to help them improve. As CFO, you can drive this by introducing tools that streamline processes and improve decision-making. Tools for automation, predictive analytics, and financial dashboards are becoming essential.

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Global Finance

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Cloud computing is having a significant impact on organizations and especially the CFO, where its allowing for real-time access to financial data, says Craig Stephenson, global head of Tech, Ops, Data/AI, and InfoSec Officers Practice at Korn Ferry.

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The Finance Weekly

JANUARY 5, 2025

With over 200 integrations (think ERP and CRM systems), its built to streamline financial data management, budgeting, forecasting, and more. Real-time data consolidation and anomaly detection. Tailored for CFO needs with predictive insights. Tailored for CFO needs with predictive insights.

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Jedox Finance

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

This allows CFOs to stay laser-focused on triggers and initiatives that account for most of their business value. For dynamic forecasting to work effectively, CFOs need a scenario and modeling platform that supports real-time data updates. It combines financial data, customer, and sales data with operational data at scale.

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Future CFO

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Giselle Arellano-Geronimo For instance, integrating cloud-based systems allows for greater flexibility and accessibility of financial data, enabling finance teams to collaborate more effectively. This involves investing in technology that automates routine tasks and provides valuable insights that can drive competitive advantage.

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Members’ Profile: Yvonne Dias In this edition of CFO Club Africa’s Members Spotlight, we are introducing Yvonne Dias, the Group CFO at MINT Management Technologies. Serving as the CFO has been a role that I’ve truly enjoyed. What advice would you give to someone aspiring to be a CFO? Focus on: 1.

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Charlie Cheah , managing director, Esker Asia , believes that CFOs and in a bigger context, the Office of the CFO in Asia, face several challenges when integrating AI into financial systems, given the region's diverse technological landscape. "In Regulatory Variations: APACs regulatory environment for AI is still evolving.

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CFO Talks

MARCH 5, 2025

To make sure everything aligns: Set up strong internal processes Have a clear system in place for collecting and verifying financial data. Some useful tools include: ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems These systems (such as SAP, Oracle, or Sage) help track financial transactions and automate reporting.

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CFO Talks

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

This isnt always easy, but looking at past financial data and market trends can help create more accurate estimates. Steps to Creating a Budget That Works Creating an accurate budget starts with looking at past financial records. The post How to Create Accurate Budgets for Business Units appeared first on CFO Club Africa.

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CFO Plans

AUGUST 23, 2024

For many companies, particularly small to mid-sized enterprises, hiring a full-time Chief Financial Officer (CFO) isn’t always feasible due to budget constraints. However, this doesn’t mean they have to compromise on financial strategy and oversight. Discover how a Fractional CFO can transform your business today.

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