CFO Dive

APRIL 10, 2024

The finance leadership change comes as KFC struggles with dwindling traffic in a dicey economic environment.

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CFO Thought Leader

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

When he shared his findings, leadership encouraged him to gather more data. The insights led to an initiative that incentivized sales teams to densify routes, improving efficiency and making Rhodess business unit one of the most profitable in the region. The approach became a company-wide standard.

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CFO Dive

APRIL 27, 2023

The 24-year company veteran received a boost in salary as the retailer’s reconstructed leadership team attempts to lift struggling sales.

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The Charity CFO

JUNE 4, 2025

Fundraising vs. Sales: What I Wish I Knew about Sales When I was a Fundraiser “Fundraising is not sales. His journey from nonprofit development to business development gave him a new appreciation for what fundraisers can learn from for-profit sales teams. Sales professionals are trained to own the process.

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CFO Dive

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The leadership swap comes after Solo replaced its CEO and lowered its revenue guidance for 2023 following disappointing sales.

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CFO Thought Leader

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Joanne Chengs career had already carried her through multiple successful exits and finance leadership roles when an unexpected opportunity arose. At first glance, Jellyfish didnt fit Chengs established criteria for her next CFO position. Balances long-term vision with operational discipline through collaborative leadership.

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CFO Thought Leader

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Joanne Chengs career had already carried her through multiple successful exits and finance leadership roles when an unexpected opportunity arose. At first glance, Jellyfish didnt fit Chengs established criteria for her next CFO position. Balances long-term vision with operational discipline through collaborative leadership.

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CFO Talks

JUNE 12, 2025

From Red to Black: CFO Strategies That Drive Organisational Turnarounds When an organisation faces financial distress, the Chief Financial Officer becomes a pivotal figure in determining whether the business continues to decline or begins the path to recovery. The CFO must recognise when the operating model itself is part of the problem.

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CFO Talks

MAY 27, 2025

The CFOs New Mandate: Scott Farrell’s take on Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, and Judgement in a Complex World The role of the CFO is evolving faster than ever, and its no longer just about numbers. In a recent episode of the CFO Club Podcast , Leana van der Merwe sat down with Professor Scott Farrell, Group CFO of B.

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CFO Thought Leader

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Inside The Mentoring Round , CFO Cyrus Lam of Orion Innovation, shares a compelling finance strategic moment that transformed business outcomes. Lam explains how aligning sales and delivery teams through transparent metrics and shared goals doubled profit margins in one business line.

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Identifying and Overcoming Ethical Dilemmas in Business In the corporate world, numbers might drive decisions, but values define leadership. As a CFO your influence extends beyond financial reports and budgets. Whistleblowing on Corruption Example: You uncover bribery within the sales team to secure contracts with key clients.

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CFO Talks

APRIL 22, 2025

Forecast Like a CFO, Not a Fortune Teller If your forecast still fits neatly on a spreadsheet tab and assumes the world will behave, its time for a rethink. As a CFO, you arent here to hope the numbers work out. Welcome to the world of risk-adjusted forecastingthe CFOs answer to uncertainty, complexity, and volatility.

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CFO Thought Leader

JUNE 11, 2025

It’s not uncommon for CFOs to exit soon after a major acquisition—especially when a larger enterprise takes the reins. Ho had been CFO of Taulia, a working capital fintech, when it was still an independent company. That mindset reflects a broader shift under his leadership. Now, we’re making it more of a single, unified sale.

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Global Finance

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Starting in February, the 32-year-old heir will work alongside LVMH’s longtime CFO, Jean-Jacques Guiony, who will also join Moët Hennessy as its new CEO. Under his leadership, sales increased, making the New York-based jeweler the largest contributor to the group’s growth. which LVMH bought for $15.8 billion in 2021.

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CFO Thought Leader

JUNE 12, 2025

Now Watch the Complete Episode Featuring CFO Rene Ho Rene Ho remained CFO after SAP acquired Taulia, guiding the integration while preserving the company’s core strengths. The result: deeper business insight and a forecasting culture grounded in strategic awareness, not guesswork.

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CFO Thought Leader

JANUARY 6, 2025

Seymours path to the CFO office was paved by a broad advisory background, where she honed her ability to identify leaky taps and champion data-driven decisions. – Emma Seymour, CFO, Deputy CFOTL: Tell us about Deputy what does this co pany do and what are its offerings today?

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CFO Thought Leader

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Inside The Mentoring Round, CFO Sandra Wallach of Amprius Technologies shares her proactive approach to staying closely connected with customers and sales teams through weekly revenue calls. Sandra also reflects on her personal drive to take on challenging assignments where she can make an immediate impact.

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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. Risk management isnt a luxury, its a core leadership function. But for the CFO, risk is anything that can derail strategic goals, interrupt operations, or eat into the bottom line.

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Focus CFO

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Heading into 2025, accurate sales forecasting is more critical than ever. Here are five key ways to align your sales forecasting and budgeting processes for success in the year ahead. Here are five key ways to align your sales forecasting and budgeting processes for success in the year ahead.

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CFO Thought Leader

DECEMBER 3, 2024

In March 2020, as global lockdowns disrupted industries worldwide, Chris Nagy encountered a pivotal moment as CFO. His career journey, spanning roles in pricing and market dynamics to strategic planning at BlackRock, shaped his approach to finance leadership. Let me unpack that a bit.

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CFO News

MARCH 28, 2025

The CFOs responsibilities now extend far beyond financial stewardship. As a key member of the executive leadership team, the modern CFO often serves as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to the CEO.

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CFO Talks

OCTOBER 28, 2024

As CFOs, we play an important role in guiding organisations not only to financial success but to sustainable success built on a foundation of ethical performance. Set the Tone at the Top A culture of ethics must start with the leaders, especially the CFO and executive team. Here’s a practical guide to building that culture.

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CFO Thought Leader

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Once the board approved the plan, Gronen led efforts to align sales teams and streamline processes. In just a few days, he and the leadership team developed a plan to reduce overlapping costs and improve operational efficiency. ” —John Gronen, CFO, Yooz CFOTL: Tell us about what this company does and its offerings today.

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CFO Thought Leader

JANUARY 5, 2025

In our latest Planning Aces episode, Jack Sweeney teams with performance management guru Brett Knowles to spotlight three finance leaders tackling one of businesss most critical challenges: aligning sales, operations, and finance around a common goal.

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CFO Talks

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The Power of Fractional CFOs: Sara Daw on Transforming Financial Leadership for SMEs and Corporates In a recent CFO Club Podcast , Leana van der Merwe hosted Sara Daw , Group CFO of CFO Centre Ltd, to discuss the increasingly popular concept of fractional CFOs. What is a Fractional CFO?

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Alexander Bant , chief of research for CFOs at Gartner predicts that 2022 will be a make-or-break year for CFOs when it comes to unlocking the value of AI, hyperautomation, digital skills, continuous processes, and data management. What makes for a great CFO? But technology alone will not spell success or failure.

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CFO Thought Leader

APRIL 28, 2025

he asked the leadership team. The line sent him chasing the intersection of money and missionfrom Flatirons venture trenches to Majestic Research, where the 2008 crisis forced layoffs and, ultimately, a sale to ITG that began with his cold call. he asked the leadership team. Remember that plan we just approved? Forget it.

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CFO Talks

JUNE 9, 2025

Member Profile: Dr Huruda D’Castro Malungane In this edition of our CFO Spotlight series, we feature Dr Huruda D’Castro Malungane , a dynamic finance leader and founder of the CFO Forum Mozambique. Strategic thinking, advanced financial management, leadership, and a sustainability mindset.

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CFO Thought Leader

JANUARY 20, 2025

Eager to drive business outcomes, Keefe immersed himself in tech, soon discovering a passion for FP&A and leadership. Early roles exposed him to sales operations, giving him a front-row seat to understand revenue streams and product strategies. Leverage cross-functional expertise for holistic business insights and execution.

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CFO Thought Leader

DECEMBER 1, 2024

David Eckstein (Vanta): Advocates for experimenting with AI tools while showcasing their role in sales efficiency and operational improvements. Sandra Wallach, CFO of Amprius Technologies, emphasizes a proactive and customer-focused approach in Finance and FP&A.

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CFO Thought Leader

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Kevin Rhodes views Go-To-Market (GTM) strategy as a core responsibility of finance leadership, not just a sales and marketing function. He believes that positioning, messaging, strategic pricing, and sales motions directly impact a companys financial performance and long-term value.

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CFO Talks

APRIL 8, 2025

While accuracy, control, and compliance remain core responsibilities, the modern CFO is also a strategic communicator someone who can turn financial complexity into actionable insight. The ability to simplify complex ideas and communicate them clearly across diverse teams is no longer a soft skill; its a critical leadership function.

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CFO Dive

JUNE 17, 2025

Skip to main content CONTINUE TO SITE ➞ Dont miss tomorrows CFO industry news Let CFO Dives free newsletter keep you informed, straight from your inbox. On the quantitative side, that’s where the business case assessment comes in,” Nestor told CFO Dive sister publication CIO Dive. You can unsubscribe at anytime.

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The SaaS CFO

OCTOBER 25, 2018

One area of the P&L that receives extra scrutiny from leadership and investors is the sales and marketing area. The post Simple Sales Efficiency Metrics for SaaS Leaders appeared first on The SaaS CFO.

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CFO Thought Leader

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Featured Planning Aces: Regi Vengalil , CFO, Trax Retail Matt Steinfort , CFO, DigitalOcean Isabelle Winkles , CFO, Braze Co-Host s Jack Sweeney & Brett Knowles Regi Vengalil, CFO of Trax Retail, emphasizes the importance of reliable data and aligning expectations in Finance and FP&A.

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CFO Thought Leader

MARCH 28, 2025

CFO Kevin Rhodes of Extreme Networks discusses the dual lens through which he evaluates AIexternal monetization and internal productivity. Brendon Sullivan, CFO of 2X, reveals how a post-PE investment reality check led him to pioneer a weekly reporting cadence to drive faster decision-making.

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CFO Leadership

JANUARY 5, 2024

Then you can automate much of the invoice creation and distribution process to help decrease days sales outstanding. Check out the full business guide, The CFO Agenda: 24 Ideas for 2024 , for 24 specific steps in these areas to help chart a strong roadmap for 2024. However, there has been a disconnect between insights and action.

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