Future CFO

JUNE 9, 2024

Julia Simatupang (JS): A typical day for me involves a blend of strategic planning, team management, stakeholder engagement, and operational oversight. This endeavour required me to leverage my leadership skills, strategic thinking, and ability to navigate ambiguity.

Leadership 52

Leadership Strategic Planning Finance Education 52

Focus CFO

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Let’s examine how an outsourced, fractional CFO can improve FP&A: Improving Data. A fractional CFO can use the breadth of their experience to identify the right KPIs (key performance indicators) for the business. Turning Goals into a Strategic Plan. A long to-do list or a list of goals is not a strategic plan.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 92

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Strategic Planning CFO Communication 92

CFO Talks

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Recent incidents, such as the deepfake CFO scam in Hong Kong , underscore the pressing need for robust cybersecurity measures. As CFOs, it is essential to understand the financial implications of cybersecurity breaches and implement effective strategies to manage the rising costs associated with protecting organisational assets.

CFO 52

CFO Strategic Planning Leadership Education 52

Future CFO

JANUARY 7, 2024

The evolution in the role As the CFO role expands, so does the influence of the finance function. With the vast volumes of data available, CFOs are increasingly assuming the role of data stewards. CFOs must also be well-versed in leveraging emerging technologies to boost their business performance.

CFO 52

CFO Risk Management Leverage Strategic Planning 52

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.

CFO 40

CFO Healthcare Leadership Financial Modeling 40

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 52

Prioritization CFO Leverage Risk Management 52

VCFO

MARCH 2, 2023

Challenges Faced by Professional Services Firms (and How a Strategic CFO Can Address Them) Professional services firms are unique entities. Some may think that makes financial management and strategic planning in a professional services firm simpler. What is your long-term plan for the business?”

Strategic Planning 63

Strategic Planning CFO Budgeting Planning 63

CFO Leadership

JANUARY 5, 2024

The intensity stems from the larger, more far-reaching implications of the make-or-break decisions CEOs and boards expect CFOs to make quickly. The post Five Focal Points for Future-Ready CFOs first appeared on CFO Leadership. The post Five Focal Points for Future-Ready CFOs appeared first on CFO Leadership.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 52

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Profit and Loss Compliance CFO 52

VCFO

MARCH 31, 2022

Engaging a virtual or fractional CFO as an outsourced resource is an excellent step for companies that need senior-level finance expertise but cannot afford to recruit or engage a full-time CFO. Validate the experience and expertise of the potential CFO resource. There is no certification for the title of CFO.

CFO 52

CFO Communication Auditing Budgeting 52

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.

CFO 52

CFO Communication Finance Budgeting 52

The Charity CFO

AUGUST 2, 2023

Sarah is a seasoned leader in the nonprofit sector, leverages over 18 years of experience to guide organizations towards success. The best way to connect with Sarah is to visit Pivot Ground , where you can find plenty of free resources for those boardroom and leadership conversations. appeared first on The Charity CFO.

Nonprofit 52

Nonprofit Budgeting CFO Strategic Planning 52

CFO Talks

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Farhaan Moolla: Innovative Leadership: The Journey of a modern and dynamic CFO Written by: Staff writer In this podcast Farhaan Moolla, a seasoned CFO with a notable career in financial leadership and strategic planning, shared his journey, beginning with his entrepreneurial family background.

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CFO Leadership Accounting Finance 52

CFO Leadership

JANUARY 25, 2024

Research from Protiviti shows that CFO priorities are intensifying and converging. The intensity stems from the larger, more far-reaching implications of the make-or-break decisions CEOs and boards expect CFOs to make quickly.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 52

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Profit and Loss Compliance Finance 52

VCFO

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

This article was co-authored by Ashford Chancelor , Dallas Practice Manager & Consulting CFO with vcfo, and Paul Hagerty , Sr. Personalysis is one such tool that enables an organization to identify and leverage individual strengths and to see where gaps are present. People Operations/HR Consultant in vcfo’s Dallas market.

Concentration 76

Concentration CFO Strategic Planning Practice Management 76

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) 130

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Corporate Finance Communication Budgeting 130

CFO Simplified

APRIL 15, 2024

Are you missing Strategic Planning? Let’s quickly get through the first three items in any strategic plan. This might involve adopting new software, or leveraging data analytics, but at its most basic level, it’s using your existing technology to the fullest. Here’s a quick review.

Strategic Planning 52

Strategic Planning Planning Leadership CFO 52

Future CFO

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Training and Skill Development CFOs should invest in ongoing training for their finance teams to enhance their spreadsheet skills and familiarise them with the latest features and best practices. This helps mitigate errors and ensures that teams can leverage spreadsheets effectively.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 52

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Leverage Communication Compliance 52

Future CFO

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The interview is part of FutureCFO's Female Leadership in Finance Series. I emphasise how digital technologies can be leveraged to not only elevate their businesses but also ensure their long-term relevance and sustainability in an ever-evolving market. My greatest strengths lie in customer management and strategic planning.

SAP 52

SAP Leadership Finance Strategic Planning 52

VCFO

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Collaborating with a fractional CFO, possessing extensive experience in all facets of business value drivers, can help an owner objectively look at the business through the lens of an investor, and identify and execute on areas of improvement that can be made resulting in a higher exit value. Take the time to take a look.

Valuation 86

Valuation Marketing Benchmarking CFO 86

CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

What’s unique about Anh, though, is how, as a solo advisor, she differentiates her firm by leveraging the combination of a high-touch concierge approach to client service with a unique investment management approach through the use of very carefully chosen structured notes to differentiate her portfolio design from other advisors.

Leverage 130

Leverage Planning Concentration Tax Planning 130

VCFO

MAY 5, 2022

Ideally, the transaction advisory team will consist of at least one, and often all, of the following: investment banker, attorney, CFO, CPA/tax accountant, and financial wealth advisor. Proper planning, seamless execution, and identifying the right deal team in the early stages will help optimize the tax burden.

Sales 78

Sales Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Planning Valuation 78

VCFO

JUNE 2, 2023

Leveraging Technology in Retail Environments The already sizable application of technology in retail spaces will increasingly grow as advances in video resolution and analysis, contactless shopping, augmented selling, and related areas continue to emerge.

Retail 65

Retail Finance Leverage Technology 65