Global Finance

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Growing numbers of experienced chief financial officers are abandoning the corporate grind to take freelance roles for multiple clients—whether in parallel or on a serial basis. They work for extended periods with a portfolio of clients to provide the full gamut of CFO services, albeit on a part-time basis.

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CFO Dive

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

“As CFO it’s my role to make sure I take the strategy and paint the picture with numbers,” Elena Gomez said.

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CFO Dive

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

A record number of initial public offerings last year reduced the supply of CFO talent, giving seasoned executives such as Matthew Garth leverage in job negotiations.

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CFO Thought Leader

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

He simply couldnt fathom how his daughter, who had taken only one accounting class, was now the CFO of the New York Stock Exchange. Finance leadership is more than numbers, Butte reminds us, explaining that, for her, success hinges on weaving data into a strategic narrative that shapes decisions. Howd you like to be the CFO?

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CFO Thought Leader

MAY 22, 2025

Now Watch the Complete Episode Featuring CFO Emma Whelan of MarginEdge Emma Whelan discusses moving finance from backoffice afterthought to strategic driver. She champions investing in teams, reward structures, and technology that convert raw numbers into immediate decisions, citing alerts that flag ingredient price spikes the next day.

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CFO Thought Leader

JANUARY 27, 2025

Before joining Flywire as CFO, Pitigoi spent two decades rotating through leadership roles at eBay and PayPal, building his finance acumen across treasury, investor relations, FP&A, and data analytics. This time, Pitigoi immersed himself in the data, adding and fine-tuning metrics that would allow him to better convey eBays message.

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CFO Dive

JUNE 14, 2022

Citigroup CFO Mark Mason is one of a number of top bank executives who have recently raised the prospect of a U.S. recession.

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Future CFO

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Why It Matters Compliance : Governments require standardized customer details, such as taxpayer identification numbers and verified addresses. The post Mastering E-Invoicing: CFO strategies to lead a seamless transition in Asia appeared first on FutureCFO. Errors can lead to rejected invoices.

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CFO Dive

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Outgoing CFO Glen Ibbott’s seven-year tenure had set the company apart from a number of other cannabis firms that have struggled to hold onto finance chiefs.

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CFO Plans

DECEMBER 9, 2024

In today’s dynamic financial services industry, establishing expertise is about more than just crunching numbers. For those seeking comprehensive financial solutions, CFO Plans offers expert guidance tailored to the needs of growing businesses across various industries.

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CFO Dive

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Costco lowered prices on a number of its store brand items as high food prices have become a hot button issue in the presidential election.

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CFO Dive

JANUARY 19, 2024

For some retail CFOs that’s meant a bigger role in growing market share. Finance leaders are increasingly balancing financial and strategic duties.

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CFO Talks

MAY 14, 2025

Running the Numbers Without Running from the Truth No one sees the cracks forming in a businesss foundation quite like the CFO. Before the headlines, before the boardroom fallout, the numbers tell a story – and its your responsibility to make sure its the truth. You see the numbers before anyone else.

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CFO Dive

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The finance chief has long been more than a routine number-cruncher. For Gen Z, the route to the CFO chair will likely better reflect the role’s complexity.

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Beyond Numbers: Measuring Success in the New Age of Finance Imagine running a company where profit isn’t the only measure of success, and the focus shifts to include all areas of impact—from the well-being of employees to environmental responsibility. CFOs are discovering that true success is about more than a healthy balance sheet.

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CFO News

JUNE 9, 2025

CBIC has amended its earlier circular mandating Document Identification Number (DIN) for show cause notices and GST orders, stating that DIN is not required if the notice is issued through the GST portal and already carries a reference number.

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CFO Dive

AUGUST 4, 2023

As of June 30, approval rates for shareholder proposals focused on environmental and social issues fell compared to all of 2022, Diligent Market Intelligence said.

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CFO Dive

APRIL 4, 2022

Reading simple data does not determine the company's financial health. There's more to it.

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CFO Dive

JUNE 24, 2025

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CFO Dive

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

The California company is one of a growing number of firms pivoting to cut costs through layoffs, real estate consolidation and other measures.

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CFO Talks

MARCH 6, 2025

Hand Over the Numbers and Focus on What Matters Lets be honest, handling finances isnt everyones favourite job. Instead of struggling with numbers, spreadsheets, and financial rules, you can get an expert to handle it for you. Finance isnt just about adding up numbers. What if you didnt have to do it all yourself?

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CFO Dive

OCTOBER 31, 2022

As a growing number of economists forecast a downturn, finance chiefs are wrestling with if or when to make the hard, emotionally-charged call to cut jobs.

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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

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. As CFO, your job is not just to produce a plan. Youre here to make sure they do, no matter what storm hits.

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Beacon CFO Plus

JUNE 4, 2025

A Guide to CFO Compensation for Small Business Owners If you’re a small business owner looking to improve financial strategy, gain control over cash flow, or prepare for growth, a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) can make all the difference. Hiring a CFO doesnt always mean bringing on a full-time executive with a six-figure salary.

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Beacon CFO Plus

JULY 2, 2025

Not hiring a fractional CFO doesn’t just mean you save money—it often means you leave far more on the table than you realize. From missed opportunities to hidden inefficiencies, the real cost of skipping part-time CFO services can quietly drain your business of its potential. The beauty of fractional CFO services is flexibility.

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CFO Thought Leader

MAY 5, 2025

Upmanyu never mistook rows of numbers for the whole story. He treated the chaos as a practicum in fundraising and leadership, logging the final credit hours for his CFO ambition. CFOTL: Looking ahead, what are your top CFO priorities for the next 12 months? Upmanyu: Most of my priorities are tactical.

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CFO Talks

JUNE 4, 2025

From Boardroom to Broadcast: The CFO as Company Spokesperson For many years, the Chief Financial Officer was viewed as the quiet operator behind the scenes. Todays CFO is not just managing the finances of the business. Todays CFO is not just managing the finances of the business. That is because the CFO represents the truth.

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E78 Partners

MAY 29, 2025

How middle-market PE firms are redefining the CFO role to maximize returns in an increasingly complex investment environment The private equity playbook is shifting. For Operating Partners and General Partners focused on middle-market investments, the CFO has evolved from financial steward to strategic architect. yearsup from 3.1

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Members’ Profile: Anne-Marie de Bruin In this edition of CFO Club Africa’s Members Spotlight, we are introducing Anne-Marie de Bruin, a highly experienced finance professional and the freelance Financial Manager at AM Cross Country Consulting. Leadership and communication skills are equally important.

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CFO Talks

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Numbers Never Lie but They Rarely Tell the Whole Story For too long, financial analysis has been seen as a back-office functionprocessing numbers, producing reports, and ensuring compliance. How do we create a culture where finance professionals actively challenge assumptions, look beyond the numbers, and uncover the bigger picture?

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CFO Thought Leader

JANUARY 21, 2025

Stacy Tumarkin unexpectedly found herself stepping into the CFO seattwiceearning the moniker The Accidental CFO. I was only 26 when I first became CFO, Tumarkin tells us, recalling how imposter syndrome quickly followed. I was only 26 when I first became CFO, Tumarkin tells us, recalling how []

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CFO Thought Leader

DECEMBER 10, 2024

These are the three Ps that guide CFO Zach Johnsons data-driven approach to financial leadership. But numbers alone dont drive results. ” Zach Johnson, CFO, Cribl CFO Playbook: Prioritizes holistic metrics (like Rule of 40) to balance growth and profitability. billion and nearly 2,000 employees, he tells us.

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CFO Talks

JUNE 17, 2025

The Rise of the Strategic CFO with Dr. Huruda de Castro Malungane : ESG, Ethical Leadership, and Breaking the Isolation in Africa In a captivating episode of CFO Club Conversations , Leana van der Merwe speaks with Dr. Huruda D’Castro Malungane, an extraordinary leader at the intersection of finance, governance, risk, and human capital.

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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. Looking back, Seymour tells us she has consistently applied a storytelling through numbers philosophy.

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CFO Thought Leader

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Inside The Mentoring Round , Navan CFO Amy Butte recalls the unexpected responsibilities she faced at the New York Stock Exchange, underscoring how the CFO role extends beyond accounting.

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