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998: Margins, Metrics, and Payments | Lawrence Herman, CFO, Dwolla

CFO Thought Leader

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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1001: Building Teams and Breaking Boundaries | Julien Lafouge, CFO, Spendesk

CFO Thought Leader

Back in 2001, Lafouge stepped into a pivotal finance leadership role with Technip, a technology provider to the energy industry. 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.

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What's driving technology adoption in FP&A?

Future CFO

Technology adoption in FP&A is set to accelerate, driven by macroeconomic uncertainty and ongoing disruptions, said Gartner recently. Six core recommendations Gartner has the following six core recommendations for finance functions to make the best of technology adoption in FP&A in 2022. appeared first on FutureCFO.

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What is a Virtual CFO? A Guide for Businesses

Michigan CFO

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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Beyond the Basics: 7 Key Focus Areas for New CFOs

CFO Talks

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.

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Finance and GenAI: managing risks and adding value

Future CFO

In discussions of new technological advances that can no doubt aid businesses and organisations in their journey to success, risks undeniably come in. Chng further explains that there are also inherent risks of inaccuracies from the models due to their statistical nature, which is more a feature of such technology rather than a bug.

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An Open Letter To The CFO on FP&A

Jedox Finance

Dear CFO, We heard that you put FP&A on your list of top priorities to work on. To do this we need to address the mindset, people, processes, and technology that drives FP&A’s actions. Crystal ball to financially model the impact of the strategic options. Next, we need to upgrade our technology.