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. In the age of COVID, strong financial leadership is more important than ever.

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Michigan CFO

AUGUST 1, 2021

This frustration always leads to the question: is it better to hire a controller vs. a CFO ? More importantly, what is the difference between a controller vs. a CFO ? Knowing the answer to this question is essential for the financial future of your company. CFOs most often have an accounting and finance background.

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

At a recent roundtable, one CFO commented she can’t recall a period in recent years where her team had done so many “what if” analysis than in 2020. Another CFO pointed out that COVID-19 has elevated stress testing to a whole new level. Only 28% were completely confident in the accuracy of their company’s financial data.

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Future CFO

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

For companies starting out in the business, some resort to hiring fractional chief financial officers to share their expertise in finance, strategic planning, and other CFO-related activities. Data presented as trends and patterns The best CFOs don't just provide accurate data for your review.

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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? Well, CEOs are cluing in on the fact that having a financial expert on board can steer their ship in the right direction and spur business growth. As the Director of Amyris Inc.,

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Beacon CFO Plus

JANUARY 13, 2022

If you are unsure whether your organization needs a CFO in any capacity, let me refer you to the book Startup CXO: A Field Guide to Scaling Up Your Company’s Critical Functions and Teams. If you don’t have your financials in order,” McCarthy states, “Then that’s the time to bring somebody in.”. by Rob Joseph, Director, BeaconCFO Plus.

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Michigan CFO

JUNE 7, 2023

In today’s ever-evolving business landscape, the role of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has become crucial for effective financial management and decision-making. However, not all businesses have the resources or the need for a full-time, in-house CFO. This is where virtual CFOs come into play.

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CFO Talks

JUNE 8, 2022

Over the last few years, the role of the CFO has undergone a profound shift. The CFO of today and tomorrow should be able to take financial data and use it to influence operational decision-making and strategy. . “ It’s a much broader role and that’s probably why you see CFOs getting ready to step into the role as CEO.”

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

NP: Training AI models to understand and interpret complex financial data accurately requires dedicated time and resources. FutureCFO: What is your advice for the CFO when it comes to the implementation and deployment of GenAI? FutureCFO: What are the challenges facing APAC finance functions in implementing GenAI?

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The Finance Weekly

JUNE 21, 2022

This is especially true for CFOs who are planning to take their company public. At the , CFO Leadership Conference in Boston earlier this month, , Mike Ellis , who was named by the , Boston Business Journal CFO of the Year , offered an inside look into how a CFO prepares a company for an initial public offering and life as a public company.

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Future CFO

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The CFO role requires certain traits and skills, said Woranat Dumrongsiri (pictured), Country CFO, Deloitte Thailand and Deloitte Laos during an interview with FutureCFO for the publication’s Female Leadership in Finance Series. Woranat Dumrongsiri, Country CFO, Deloitte Thailand and Deloitte Laos.

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Future CFO

JANUARY 25, 2024

These contradictory demands form paradoxes that are inherent in the CFO role.” Source: 2023 EY Global DNA of the CFO study The three challenges The 2023 EY Global DNA of the CFO study found three challenges for CFOs across Southeast Asia that arise from the evolving role. Respondents could select all areas that applied.

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CFO Leadership

OCTOBER 10, 2023

AI coupled with The Digitization of the Finance Function create powerful levers for today’s CFO. System and Organization Controls (SOC) reports are critical components in the controls infrastructures of any company relying on third party systems and applications in the production of financial data and reports.

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Bramasol

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Driven by sweeping changes such as digital transformation, globalization of markets, the subscription-based Digital Solutions Economy™ (DSE), carbon-accounting mandates, a rising emphasis on artificial intelligence, and other disruptive trends, the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is undergoing radical transformation too.

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Future CFO

DECEMBER 18, 2022

In the coming year, CFOs will be expected to focus on helping their companies build resilience – whether through critical decision-making backed by a real-time view of financial data, or ensuring competitive advantage with digital transformation and sustainability initiatives.

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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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CFO Leadership

OCTOBER 18, 2023

AI coupled with The Digitization of the Finance Function create powerful levers for today’s CFO. System and Organization Controls (SOC) reports are critical components in the controls infrastructures of any company relying on third party systems and applications in the production of financial data and reports.

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The Charity CFO

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Tosha Anderson, CPA and CEO of The Charity CFO , discusses the do’s and don’ts of a treasurer in a recent episode of the “A Modern Nonprofit” Podcast. These tasks include organizing financial data into helpful reports to be presented to the other board members. Get the free guide!

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The Finance Weekly

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The past month has seen a flurry of , CFO moves , indicating these executives' critical role in steering organizations toward stability and success. With this in mind, it's important for CFOs to stay ahead of the curve and adapt to , new trends and , challenges. Holscott previously served as CFO at Warner Media.

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Future CFO

JUNE 13, 2022

Grace Lim (pictured), CFO at KK Women's & Children's Hospital (KKH) in Singapore shared with FutureCFO audiences how female finance executives could become CFOs. This article is part of FutureCFO's Female Leadership in Finance Series. Grace Lim, CFO, KK Women's & Children's Hospital.

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Future CFO

DECEMBER 8, 2022

An EY study reveals that up to 70% of financial controllers and CFOs in Singapore found an increase in demand for financial analysis and forecasts as stakeholders are increasingly interested in including non-financial data for corporate reporting. There’s also some failure around cultivating the right data culture.

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Future CFO

AUGUST 21, 2023

FutureCFO spoke to Robert E Parker , CFO for IBM Asia Pacific, for his perspective on how finance teams can and should take interest in the potential of AI, and arguably that waiting for the technology may not be in the best interests of the function and the company. Given what we understand of Generative AI, is it a reliable tool today?

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Future CFO

AUGUST 6, 2020

This allows CFOs to stay laser-focused on triggers and initiatives that account for most of the business value. For dynamic forecasting to work, CFOs need a scenario and modelling 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

APRIL 3, 2023

The Covid-19 pandemic showed that one of the most valuable aspects of digital transformation is how it can support the CFO in navigating the current volatile landscape through increased agility. More broadly, there is a growing expectation that the CFO can analyse any major change or risk and its impact on the business.

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Fpanda Club

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Planning, budgeting and forecasting are linked together forming financial planning processes. Financial analysis is a type of economic analysis based on the financial data and focused on the assessment of stability and evaluation of profitability of a company, business or project.

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The CFO College

AUGUST 31, 2021

The rolling cash forecast is one of many CFO-level skills we teach in our program. They look for strong and experienced leadership, a good track record, a product that solves a problem and fills a high demand, and intellectual property that has a ton of value and is disruptive. And much more. Tax law is highly complicated.

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Future CFO

JULY 29, 2020

FutureCFO: What is the CFO’s role in an organisation when it comes to cyber risk management? David Sajoto (DS): Cybersecurity is a top priority for every organisation and this issue is especially significant to a CFO. Firstly, a CFO is a stakeholder in a cybersecurity purchase.

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Future CFO

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Acknowledging the many responsibilities that a CFO already has on his or her shoulders, Quentin Fouesnant , managing director for Asia-Pacific at FiscalNote ESG Solutions , there is a synergy to having ESG as one more responsibility. The CFO needs to make sure the company is financially sound and attractive to investors.

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The Charity CFO

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

They should demonstrate an extensive understanding of accounting and finance regulations and best practices for financial management in a nonprofit setting. . A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or other related fields prepares them to analyze financial data and advise the nonprofit on financial decisions.

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The Charity CFO

MAY 11, 2023

Many organizations are close to the heart of their leadership, and letting go can be difficult. Properly evaluate each company and their credentials before letting go of your financial data. Security Concerns The financial data of an organization is incredibly sensitive. Get the free guide!

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The Charity CFO

AUGUST 28, 2023

Providing Access to Information For the best results, provide committee members full access to all relevant financial data and reports. This offers critical insight into the organization’s financial landscape. Do You Struggle to Make Sense of Your Financial Statements? Get the free guide!

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Future CFO

MARCH 1, 2023

Gartner says finance transformation encompasses strategic initiatives designed to revolutionise the way the corporate finance function manages its strategy, processes, internal controls, and financial reporting. The post ExecOpinion: Finance transformation: Strategies in 2023 appeared first on FutureCFO.

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Collectiv

DECEMBER 5, 2022

You’ll need to be able to take complex financial data and make it digestible for your clients and peers. As part of an FP&A team, you’ll regularly need to share data with clients, management, and other key stakeholders in your business. Effective communication skills are important for success in any FP&A role.

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Future CFO

MARCH 7, 2021

The participants are: Gina McNamara , Chief Financial Officer, SAP Australia and New Zealand (ANZ). Himashi Soriano , Managing Director, APAC, Association for Financial Professionals. Sereen Teoh , CFO at BIG Loyalty. Wendy Wang , Group Chief Operating Officer & Group Chief Financial Officer at Tricor.

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CFO News Room

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Chief Financial Officer. As a financial executive, the chief financial officer (CFO) is responsible for the financial health of an organization. The CFO role is multi-faceted and includes everything from financial planning and analysis to business budgeting, financial decision-making, and risk management.

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Future CFO

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Sanjay Patil , executive partner for finance and supply chain transformation at IBM Consulting , ASEAN, says the CFO role is evolving and is now aligned with the priorities of the CEO for the organisation including improved efficiencies and customer experience. Sanjay Patil : Data is critical for the application and deployment of AI.

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

The lively discussion highlighted the rising value of data in the CFO organization, the humanization of the role, and how CFO teams are becoming business partners. Elizabeth Ng , the chief financial officer at Deloitte Singapore , agreed. The new role of finance and data. New priorities. And some of them are new.

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