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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CFO Talks

APRIL 16, 2025

As a CFO, youre not just crunching numbers. So, what does good governance really mean, and how can you leverage it not just for compliance, but for control, credibility, and competitive edge? The best CFOs use transparency as a credibility lever. Who signs off on financial models? Who monitors debt covenants?

Auditing

CFO Dive

JUNE 9, 2025

Skip to main content Dont miss tomorrows CFO industry news Let CFO Dives free newsletter keep you informed, straight from your inbox. And if your financial model can’t surface them early, it’s not a model. You can unsubscribe at anytime. Translation: you can’t just spin up a team and hope for the best.

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CFO Talks

JULY 29, 2025

In this edition of our CFO Spotlight series, we feature Nafisa Kistan, a finance executive whose career spans over two decades in the automotive, manufacturing, and engineering sectors. What key skills should a newly qualified accountant develop on their path to becoming a CFO? It is also about creating some leverage for yourself.

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CFO Thought Leader

JUNE 27, 2024

Inside The Mentoring Round, CFO John Lutz of Sellars highlights the company’s innovative use of recycled paper technology, providing a unique market advantage. His current priorities include enhancing IT systems and customer interaction platforms, along with further automating processes to leverage data effectively.

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CFO Leadership

APRIL 5, 2023

Chamberlain helps veterans address this crucial technical skill through financial modeling certifications. In order to build this “must-have” understanding of finance and accounting, Chamberlain’s veteran-to-finance initiative has leveraged financial modeling certification as a valuable tool.

Financial Modeling

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.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

CFO Thought Leader

MAY 8, 2024

Lawrence Herman’s path to becoming a CFO unfolded through a series of experiences that changed his understanding of the finance world, beginning with his initial role at Goldman Sachs. As the CFO at Dwolla, Herman leverages his vast experience to guide the company through the evolving landscape of digital payments.

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CFO Network

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

How a Fractional CFO Can Transform Your Financial Strategy! A solid financial strategy is the key to success in the fast-paced business world. One way to achieve this is by bringing a Fractional CFO (Chief Financial Officer) to your team. Traditional CFOs demand hefty salaries, benefits, and bonuses.

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CFO Share

JUNE 11, 2024

That’s why more and more are turning to virtual CFO services for forecasting. What are the benefits of using outsourced CFO services for financial forecasting? Outsourced CFOs bring other advantages including: Forecasting Specialization A Team Approach Broad Outside Perspective Unbiased and Independent Advice 1.

Forecasting

CFO Thought Leader

MAY 20, 2024

Read More Lafouge’s journey from the complexities of a country marked by political instabilities to his current role as CFO at Spendesk is a testament to his knack for building teams and uprooting borders. One of Lafouge’s standout moments came during the COVID-19 pandemic, when he was the CFO of ride-sharing company BlaBlaCar.

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Future CFO

APRIL 30, 2024

Gerry Chng , Risk Advisory Executive Director at Deloitte Singapore , sees that one of the key uses of Generative AI is the ability to create synthetic data to augment existing data points in a more cost-effective manner, which in turn makes it easier to conduct financial modelling and risk analysis.

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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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VCFO

JUNE 12, 2023

vcfo welcomes Brandon Green as Consulting CFO and Business Development Executive for the Austin market. Brandon Green joins vcfo as a Consulting CFO & Business Development Executive, bringing with him nearly 20 years of experience. Prior to joining vcfo, Brandon was a CFO for companies in a variety of industries.

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CFO Talks

MARCH 14, 2024

Beyond the Basics: 7 Key Focus Areas for New CFOs 1. Introduction to the Evolving Role of the CFO In our previous discussion, we outlined the critical first steps a newly appointed CFO should take to establish a solid foundation within their organization. Activities that directly impact these objectives should take precedence.

Prioritization

CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

The second method is preferable because financial modeling works best when it is transparent, detailed, and easy to audit. Multiple projects can have the same IRR but dramatically different returns due to the timing and size of cash flows, the amount of leverage used, or differences in return assumptions. Source link.

Net Present Value (NPV)

CFO Talks

MARCH 19, 2024

Change Management: The Modern CFO’s Blueprint The role of a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) goes way beyond just looking after the company’s money. Developing the Finance Agenda Once strategic priorities are identified, the CFO distills these insights into a clear, concise list of goals.

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CFO Talks

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

This approach enables CFOs to anticipate a range of potential future outcomes and develop contingency plans for each. Instead of relying on a single forecast, consider creating multiple financial models that reflect best-case, worst-case, and moderate scenarios.

Leverage

Future CFO

MAY 22, 2024

Jackson Ng “They are responsible for assessing the financial feasibility of digital projects, ensuring their alignment with the company’s overall objectives, and allocating resources efficiently.” This view is echoed by Waty, who says the CFO plays a crucial role in a company’s digital transformation.

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Spreadym

AUGUST 10, 2023

Spreadym Spreadym is a financial planning and analysis (FP&A) software designed to enhance planning, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting processes within a company. It operates within an Excel-native environment, providing users with a familiar interface while leveraging the advantages of a planning platform.

Financial Reporting

Future CFO

MARCH 27, 2025

Many CFOs are now leveraging AI-powered spend analytics to detect cost inefficiencies and identify savings opportunities across procurement, logistics, and operational expenditures."

Compliance

The Finance Weekly

JULY 31, 2023

As a seasoned finance leader in telecommunications, retail, technology, and legal sectors, Glenn envisions transforming the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) from being a historical reporter to a strategic forward-thinker. Another application gaining traction is leveraging AI for scenario analysis.

Corporate Finance

Onplan

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Our guide to the best FP&A tools compares each vendor based on five criteria: Adoption — How easy it is for users to adopt the technology and learn and leverage its full extent of features and capabilities. OnPlan is a financial modeling and forecasting tool built by financial planners and analysts. Customers success.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

And I get many more questions about implementation than I do maintaining a financial model. ” Leveraging Yelp, Online Searches, And Referrals To Increase Firm Growth [1:02:53]. But most people are then more focused on what implementation looks like.

Planning

CFO Talks

MARCH 12, 2025

Following financial news sources like Business Day, Moneyweb, and Fin24 provides insight into current financial events, while subscribing to newsletters and listening to finance-related podcasts can keep you engaged with ongoing developments.

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