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

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

APRIL 7, 2024

Editor’s note: Wei Zheng (pictured), Finance Director, Hays Asia shed light on what matters when it comes to leadership, how you can progress to become a leader, and the biggest challenge facing finance leaders today. This interview is part of FutureCFO’s Female Leadership in Finance Series. What’s your career goal now?

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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

MAY 20, 2024

FutureCFO: What excites you the most when you work with CFOs and finance functions? VW: What excites me the most is the constant evolution of the role of the CFO and the finance function—from value protection towards value creation. These are huge undertakings that need a high level of collaboration across a business.

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Fpanda Club

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

The growing variety and complexity of tasks within the finance function has resulted in the creation of a discipline that is supposed to become a bridge between the finance and business to support decision-making process by leveraging data and technology. This relates to FP&A which stands for financial planning and analysis.

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Future CFO

MARCH 11, 2021

The Women in Leadership report by Wharton noted that women occupy a significant proportion of management roles but are scarce in executive and C-Suite roles. According to Statista , women faired better at 15% in the CFOs function compared to CEO (3%) and COO (4%) in the aviation industry.

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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. This means overstated or inaccurate expenses are even harder to detect , putting companies at risk of fraud.

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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

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Ervina Waty : Here are some key changes that CFOs might need to put in place: Enhanced Data Governance and Quality Control CFOs should implement stronger data governance practices to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of financial data.

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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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Future CFO

JANUARY 12, 2021

The global coronavirus outbreak that has irreversibly changed the business world may also prove transformational for the role of the chief financial officer (CFO) as well. The guardian of finance operations and the steward of enterprise resources, the CFO has a deep cross-functional view of the enterprise.

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Future CFO

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Meanwhile, for Tan, making quick and informed decisions using available financial data marked the most significant change to the FP&A function following the pandemic. Data that is obtainable everywhere--both within and beyond the company needed to be collected and curated promptly,” he said.

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Planful

OCTOBER 19, 2021

The person in this role should provide the board the financial knowledge needed to set the company’s larger strategy. From there, you can decide how to leverage your financial acumen and recommend the best way forward. To get c-suite buy-in, Hannan says it’s essential to recognize the metrics that matter to leadership.

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The Charity CFO

AUGUST 15, 2023

Accountants deserve positions that leverage technology to improve the department and the organization and when they don’t get that, it creates a challenge. Nonprofit accountants should also collaborate with program managers and leadership to create realistic financial plans. That said, this is not the only option!

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Planful

JUNE 8, 2016

When asked what factors would be most critical for CFOs’ relationship with finance, 39 percent said supporting growth initiatives, 25 percent said aligning finance and operating plans, and 24 percent said leveraging data and analytics. Restructuring FP&A Models. Argyle Virtual Event: Spotlight on FP&A.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 1, 2017

“It’s very similar to how the CFO role is now a very strategic role — the CIO role, too. Procurement is getting a stronger seat at the leadership table as companies become more driven to drive bigger, more impactful outcomes,” he said. That step means leveraging things like artificial intelligence and machine learning.

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CFO News Room

JANUARY 4, 2023

It requires strong leadership skills, extensive industry knowledge, and the ability to make tough decisions. The Chief Finance Officer of a real estate investment trust manages the organization’s financial health and ensures its long-term stability and growth. But for those who are up to the challenge, the rewards are well worth it.

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Future CFO

MARCH 3, 2020

They must consider what new platform capabilities such as AI, machine learning and blockchain will mean for finance organizations, and how it can leverage these to improve actionable data insights, it added. How should data be governed as reporting expands to integrate financial and non-financial data?

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