CFO Talks

APRIL 9, 2025

What Every CFO Should Know to Protect the Business (and Their Career) You dont need to be an actuary or compliance expert to understand risk. But for the CFO, risk is anything that can derail strategic goals, interrupt operations, or eat into the bottom line. Smart CFOs dont wait to be surprised.

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CFO Thought Leader

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Having proven her ability to guide companies to liquidity events and beyond, Cheng had established a new benchmark for any next move: she wanted to steer a firm toward an IPO while serving as its CFO. At first glance, Jellyfish didnt fit Chengs established criteria for her next CFO position. Jellyfish www.jellyfish.co

Leadership

CFO Thought Leader

DECEMBER 3, 2024

In March 2020, as global lockdowns disrupted industries worldwide, Chris Nagy encountered a pivotal moment as CFO. Now, as CFO of SalesLoft, Nagy applies this blend of crisis-tested agility and strategic planning to the SaaS sector, focusing on balancing growth and profitability in a dynamic market environment.

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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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CFO Talks

JUNE 8, 2025

The Budgeting Process Is Broken-Here’s How to Fix It If you are a CFO, you have likely outgrown the old budgeting drill. The CFO who masters these tools does not just explain the past. Budgeting That Actually Reflects Reality A modern CFO does not use a budget to tick off requirements. Once-a-year spreadsheets. Costs rise.

Budgeting

CFO Thought Leader

JUNE 12, 2025

During a high-pressure period at Visa following a restatement, Rene Ho shifted forecasting away from false precision. The result: deeper business insight and a forecasting culture grounded in strategic awareness, not guesswork.

SAP

CFO Thought Leader

MARCH 28, 2025

In this episode of Planning Aces , three forward-looking finance leaders share how theyre transforming planning and forecasting inside their organizations. CFO Kevin Rhodes of Extreme Networks discusses the dual lens through which he evaluates AIexternal monetization and internal productivity.

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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. Predictive analytics can also help companies forecast future trends, allowing them to prepare for risks and opportunities ahead of time.

Financial Reporting

KG Virtual CFO

JULY 21, 2025

This guide presents actionable strategies—defining cash flow, optimizing inflows and outflows, forecasting future needs, leveraging technology and virtual CFO services, building liquidity reserves, and tackling common cash flow problems. How Does Cash Flow Forecasting Empower Entrepreneurs to Plan Ahead?

Cash Flow Forecasting

CFO Talks

MAY 29, 2025

And they expect it from the CFO. Finance has to keep pace with operations, sales, procurement, and project teams. When sales performance dips, finance breaks down the contributing factors. Forecasts should reflect current conditions, not assumptions from last quarter. Businesses do not just want accurate numbers.

Finance

Future CFO

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Lavan Verma "For CFOs, data intelligence is essential for assessing market expansion opportunities, optimising resource allocation, and enhancing overall operational efficiency. In a rapidly changing business landscape, CFOs require real-time insights to adjust strategies effectively.

Finance

CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Meeting the Informational Needs of Decision Makers: A CFO’s Guide Picture this: you’re in a boardroom, presenting data that leaves your CEO nodding in understanding, your COO energised with clarity, and your team ready to act. This is the dream of every CFO—to deliver information that doesn’t just inform but drives smart, timely decisions.

Cash Flow Forecasting

CFO Simplified

JANUARY 23, 2025

When meeting with your bank, be prepared to discuss: How your business has changed and how your sales have been impacted How your overhead expenses may evolve as you grow or refresh your business Your profit outlook for 2025 Whether you need additional funding, why you need it, and your repayment strategy.

Cash Flow Forecasting

Future CFO

JUNE 1, 2025

Companies increasingly adopt digital tools to improve cash flow forecasting, automate reconciliation, and manage liquidity more effectively," he adds. He recommends using advanced forecasting tools integrated with real-time data to improve cash flow predictions and allocate surplus funds more effectively.

Economics

CFO Talks

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Whether its the sales team, marketing department, or operations unit, having a clear budget ensures that each area of the business runs smoothly and efficiently. Income, also called revenue, is the money a business unit expects to earn from sales, services, or other activities. Are sales likely to grow or slow down?

Budgeting

Future CFO

MARCH 6, 2025

Amid the hype brought about by the advent of artificial intelligence in the Finance function, challenges concerning the technological advancement in sales and receivables forecasting remain. Business-Specific Internal Factors : Sales pipeline strength, marketing efforts, operational bottlenecks, and product pricing.

Treasury

CFO Talks

JULY 2, 2025

In a compelling conversation with Leana van der Merwe, Rajesh Bux , Group CFO of Link Africa and interim CEO of Bitco Telecoms, shared how his dual roles sharpen his focus from pure financial control to strategic foresight and organisational leadership. From Insight to Foresight Rajesh explained that as CFO, his role is to interpret data.

Leadership

CFO Talks

MARCH 25, 2025

Or worse, the sales data in your dashboard doesnt match what your finance team has on record. If your sales, inventory, and finance numbers dont alignthis is where you catch it before it becomes a board-level problem. And as CFO, its your job to make sure your systems dont just capture datathey protect it. Errors happen.

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CFO Talks

APRIL 24, 2025

Conflict Resolution for CFOs Who Want to Win Without a Fight As a CFO, youre often the adult in the room. Use forecasting to show the bigger picture. Commercial vs Compliance Sales want speed. This tension is constantand its where CFOs shine. As CFO, your job isnt to make it disappear, its to make it useful.

Budgeting

The Finance Weekly

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

They were both CFO's who saw a big gap in midmarket companies' financial planning, as the amount of data and reporting needs are always growing, while the tools to help with that weren't keeping up. You need to reach out to their sales team for a demo and price quote. Basic modeling, forecasting, and budgeting workflows.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Future CFO

JULY 29, 2025

Enhancing predictive financial planning Financial planning and forecasting have traditionally relied on historical data and manual effort, often leading to inaccuracies and slow turnaround times. “AI

Finance

Future CFO

AUGUST 6, 2025

At the heart of this transformation stands the modern CFO, expected not only to safeguard financial health but to lead enterprise-wide adaptation. Forecast cash flow Predicting cash flow amid unpredictable lead times and input prices demands a new toolkit. Reshore or nearshore?

Forecasting

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. International Recognition : Awarded the prestigious Best Public Sector CFO in Africa (2023/2024) by ACCA.

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CFO Simplified

MARCH 25, 2025

million in annual sales. The Role of a CFO: A Trusted Partner and Mentor in Succession Planning Even in the best of circumstances, running a business is tough. This is where an experienced CFO can make a huge differencenot just as a financial expert but also as a mentor. Then the bank raised a red flag.

Cash Flow Forecasting

CFO Thought Leader

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Having proven her ability to guide companies to liquidity events and beyond, Cheng had established a new benchmark for any next move: she wanted to steer a firm toward an IPO while serving as its CFO. At first glance, Jellyfish didnt fit Chengs established criteria for her next CFO position. Jellyfish www.jellyfish.co

Leadership

Future CFO

APRIL 9, 2025

For many organisations, revenue recognition is a strategic function that impacts forecasting, investor relations, and the companys financial health report. Inaccurate forecasting and reporting. One of the most immediate consequences of inaccurate forecasting is poor decision-making.

IFRS

CFO Thought Leader

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

OneStreams CFO Bill Koefoed is convinced the AI era is just beginning. Youve got to invest, Koefoed says, explaining how AI-fueled demand forecasting can open untapped market segments (including the 20,000-plus legacy systems he aims to replace).

Forecasting

CFO News

MARCH 13, 2025

Puma will cut 500 jobs globally, including 150 at its headquarters, as part of a cost-reduction strategy following weak sales forecasts for 2025. The company will also close select unprofitable stores while targeting an EBIT margin of 8.5%

Restructuring

Future CFO

JUNE 19, 2025

Assigning dedicated experts, especially for forecasting activities, which commonly recorded with less detail, would further reduce the stress on local teams, enhancing both accuracy and efficiency." Serve as a liaison between sales and compliance teams," Kozlov says.

Finance

CFO Talks

MARCH 4, 2025

Thats why businesses need rolling forecasts instead of rigid budgets. Instead of setting a financial plan in stone for 12 months and hoping for the best, rolling forecasts allow businesses to update their budgets every few months based on real-time data. Predictive analytics Past sales patterns can help forecast future demand.

Budgeting

Embark With Us

JUNE 23, 2025

Cue the frantic email threads to reconcile version 27 of the “final_final” forecast. Pigment offers a way out of spreadsheet chaos, giving SaaS leaders a single source of truth and dynamic toolkit for forecasting revenue, headcount, and everything in between. Last-minute board meeting?

Planning

CFO Talks

MAY 21, 2025

Because not all sales are good sales. CFOs who analyse customer and product profitability dont just report better, they help reshape strategy. Start by tightening forecasts. The CFO doesnt just say no anymore. As CFO, you have the numbers and the strategy to turn ESG into a commercial win. Its reinvention.

Budgeting

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. Sitting in late-night calls, Koefoed listened to DataSenses University of Michigantrained engineers describe predictive models that could charge up OneStreams demand forecasting.

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CFO Talks

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

A sales dip could be due to poor customer service, a marketing campaign targeting the wrong audience, or a sudden change in consumer trends. By speaking to sales, operations, and marketing teams, finance professionals can piece together a much richer and more accurate picture.

Numbers

CFO Thought Leader

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

This realization led Fletcher beyond the CFO office. The platform leverages machine learning forecasting to predict cloud usage trends and generative AI to surface actionable cost-saving recommendations. At Tableau, I wasnt just managing financeI was working closely with IT, sales, and product teams.

Finance

CFO Thought Leader

JUNE 23, 2025

Today, as CFO of Concord, Hoskins applies the same operational lens across a $900 million IP portfolio. After joining Concord through acquisition in 2017, he became CFO in 2021. Strategic forecasting now combines AI and streaming data—insights that recently helped identify renewed demand for the Creed catalog.

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Future CFO

JULY 27, 2025

Indeed, while the advanced technical specs of our treasury solutions set us apart in the TMS industry, what really matters to CFOs are critical business questions: such as (1) How can I reduce persistent gaps between my actual & forecasted cash-flow to optimise my Working Capital allocation and avoid trapped cash pockets?

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