BlueLight

MAY 1, 2020

Traditionally, the chief financial officer (CFO) is responsible for tracking the company’s past and present financial situation and ensuring on-time and accurate financial reporting. Today, the CFO is expected to inform strategic decisions that drive the success of the company. The CFO takes on the responsibility of FP&A.

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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?”

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The Finance Weekly

MARCH 25, 2024

Big companies used to hog all the CFO action, but now even small and medium-sized businesses are jumping on the bandwagon. Why the sudden CFO craze? In a nutshell, companies are starting to view CFOs as smart investments rather than just expenses. Highest Paid CFOs in the World in 2024 1. As the Director of Amyris Inc.,

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VCFO

JUNE 15, 2023

vcfo Dallas welcomes Dennis Marshall as a Consulting CFO, bringing with him more than 15 years of experience. Articulate and analytical, he enjoys motivating stakeholders at all levels through the power of numbers. Prior to joining vcfo, Dennis was managing partner and CFO for a Dallas-based investment firm.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 21, 2017

Sixty-nine percent of businesses don’t see any impact from the Brexit vote on their strategic planning. Twenty-one percent of CFOs that have seen strategic planning efforts impacted by Brexit said they have held off from expanding within the U.K. About one-third said they anticipate the number of U.K.

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Planful

DECEMBER 9, 2021

The strategic role of the CFO has become less about finance and accounting and more about becoming a strategic partner to the entire organization. Pushing forward requires CFOs to get involved in the business and convey the importance of the numbers to provide more strategic guidance to the business.

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CFO Thought Leader

APRIL 7, 2024

They also emphasize the evolving nature of finance professional interactions and the idea that strategic insights can serve as catalysts for organizational change, prompting shifts in product development, market strategy, and operational execution.

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BlueLight

JULY 30, 2020

The financial implication of these decision is critical and the CFO is the executive helping the CEO navigate these decisions. Historically, the CFO role was focused on backward looking information: ensuring on-time and accurate financial reporting. Their titles include CEO, CTO, COO, CFO, and VP of Finance of venture-backed startups.

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CFO Simplified

JANUARY 2, 2022

At CFO Simplified , we know what internal controls to look for in a company to identify areas of potential, or in the worst-case current fraud, and stop it in its tracks. When a company brings in a fractional CFO, the new eyes can reveal opportunities for growth and vulnerabilities that went previously undetected. .

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VCFO

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

With more than 25 years of financial and management experience, he will now be mentoring and empowering our team of finance and HR consultants, spearheading our quality program, and driving strategic growth in the area. ABOUT vcfo.

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CFO Selections

MARCH 4, 2024

Decision trees can be more conceptual in nature or have numbers to back up decision scenarios, as is the case of pricing changes affecting revenue figures. A decision tree is a critical part of strategic planning because it allows decision makers to analyze the effects of a significant change throughout different areas of the business.

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CFO Simplified

JUNE 1, 2023

Some look at them in detail, and others look at a couple of distinct numbers. Sure, you’re using those numbers for basic things like filing your tax returns, and it’s important to make sure that you pay the government the right amount of money. Are your numbers trending up or down? What IS your plan for profitability?

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CFO Simplified

APRIL 3, 2022

Today, we have Larry Chester, President of CFO Simplified, presenting a case study on succession planning. He’ll use this case study to discuss the challenges of succession planning, as well as how to avoid these challenges, and train your successor. The difficulty was that they faced a number of problems.

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Future CFO

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Editor’s note: For our Female Leadership in Finance Series, FutureCFO editor Teresa Leung recently had a chat with Sereen Teoh (pictured below), CFO at BIG Loyalty. Sereen Teoh, CFO, BIG Loyalty. And now I'm the CFO of BIG Loyalty, owned and managed by BIGLIFE Sdn. FutureCFO: Can you share with me your finance career journey?

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CFO Simplified

JANUARY 23, 2022

Hear from Larry Chester, President of CFO Simplified, as he provides insight into the hiring process at CFO Simplified. What Makes CFO Simplified Different? . What I’m looking for is a CFO who has worked for five different companies in the past 10 years in four different industries,” says Chester. Experience. Experience.

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Future CFO

MARCH 20, 2020

Editor’s Note: For our Female Leadership in Finance Series , FutureCFO editor Teresa Leung recently had a chat with Vyin Ng (pictured below), CFO at Microsoft Hong Kong. If you think a finance person is focused only on numbers and shy away from changes, think again. It helps me relax and take my mind off numbers.

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The Charity CFO

MARCH 22, 2024

Consider working with knowledgeable data and financial teams, such as The Charity CFO, to help create your data plan. Once you have a data technology and a data governance plan in place, make sure to invest in staff and volunteer training on the programs and policies. That’s where The Charity CFO comes in.

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CFO Simplified

JUNE 26, 2022

Here, we have Larry Chester , President of CFO Simplified, on camera to discuss why you should first understand your EBITDA prior to selling your business. The reason this number is used is that it’s a quick calculation of free cash flow; in other words, cash that’s being generated by the business. What is EBITDA?

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CFO Simplified

DECEMBER 12, 2021

While many business owners look for a CFO to bolster their existing accounting team, here at CFO Simplified, we consider that a CFO would be categorized squarely in the finance category. Finance is categorized as strategic while accounting is much more tactical. How to Define Finance vs. Accounting.

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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.

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CFO Simplified

MAY 14, 2024

o Calculation: Number of Units Sold ÷ Number of Units Received x 100 • Stockout Rate: Frequency of inventory shortages. o Calculation: Number of Stockouts ÷ Total Sales Opportunities x 100 Volatile Inventory This is Intangible inventory, which you can’t hold in your hand, or give to someone else.

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The Charity CFO

JUNE 10, 2022

Your finance committee spends the most time analyzing and studying your nonprofit’s numbers, yet your entire board of directors is responsible for financial oversight. PRO TIP: To get even more capacity from your finance committee, include them in your strategic plan! Every nonprofit should periodically develop a strategic plan.

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Adam Kae

AUGUST 18, 2023

As an experienced Fractional CFO, I've weathered many a storm alongside small business owners, guiding them through choppy waters and helping them find their financial North Star. The Fractional CFO Advantage: On-Demand Expertise & Strategic Partners Now, you might be wondering, "What's the deal with Fractional CFOs?"

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CFO Leadership

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Nearly eight in ten payment transactions globally are now contactless, and that number is expected to increase. Proactive and strategic planning in advance of exiting a business will ease the transition whether it’s passing the company on or divesting entirely.

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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.

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CFO Talks

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Welcome to the CFO Club Africa podcast, where we interview leading CFOs from Africa and beyond. CFO Club Africa is a division of the Chartered Institute of Business Accountants, the professional body for business accountants, financial managers and chief financial officers. I’ve always wanted to be an entrepreneurial person’.

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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. This is the case for both publicly and privately held organizations.

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CFO News Room

DECEMBER 16, 2022

As a financial executive, the chief financial officer (CFO) is responsible for the financial health of an organization. The CFO role is multi-faceted and includes everything from financial planning and analysis to business budgeting, financial decision-making, and risk management. Chief Financial Officer. According to the U.S.

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VCFO

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The delta between an owner’s expectations and the market’s potential can be considerable and is based on a number of financial and non-financial metrics. Owners often seek valuations from CPAs or similar entities for purposes such as insurance, estate planning, or internal events.

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Fpanda Club

APRIL 18, 2022

To become better business partners FP&A practitioners should be creative, but it is not an easy task with a financial mindset traditionally focused on numbers, correct calculations and cause-and-effect relationship. planning, reporting and analysis) are the products/services of the function.

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CFO Simplified

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Generally speaking, succession planning and exit planning are considered when the CEO is going to step down, but it really occurs whenever the CEO is no longer available to serve their duties. . Larry Chester, President of CFO Simplified, has had a client walk in to create a succession plan the week they are planning on leaving.

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VCFO

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Operationally experienced professionals are well-versed in navigating company-specific matters that often hide behind raw numbers on paper. It can work the other way too when operational experience recognizes something not obvious in the numbers. Request a Free Consultation with a proven CFO who has deep acquisition experience.

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KG Virtual CFO

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Pay Attention to New Numbers Chances are, your business has been impacted by the coronavirus in some shape or form. If your cash flow wasn’t negatively impacted by the ripple effects of COVID-19, you should still consider taking a look at your numbers to ensure your spending won’t exceed your income.

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The Charity CFO

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

As a 501(c)(3) organization, you are subject to a number of rules and regulations. A solid picture of finances helps with strategic planning, identifying new fundraising opportunities, and evaluating program effectiveness. Can they break down the numbers in an easily understandable way? Improves compliance.

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Jedox Finance

JANUARY 23, 2020

In a perfect world, we would like an EPM system that manages organization-wide planning, reporting and analysis. Traditionally, organizations used to look at those processes as part of their “Office of the CFO” activities. Enterprise Performance Management is more than just a system.

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VCFO

OCTOBER 19, 2023

If you don’t have the right expertise in place to give you a solid understanding of the different options and their respective pros and cons, bringing on a fractional CFO is highly recommended. Situate for Sustainability Growth shouldn’t be simply seeking a higher net income number in the next quarter.

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CFO Thought Leader

APRIL 17, 2023

Halpin: The one that sticks with me was in 2017, they asked me to become Chief Strategy Officer and build a long term strategic plan at the NFL. CFO GUEST: Chris Halpin of IAC 890: Driving the Internet Sharetaker | Christopher Halpin, CFO, IAC MADE POSSIBLE BY VERSAPAY The first Collaborative Accounts Receivable Network.

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