CFO Talks

JULY 8, 2025

An analyst who learns to interpret data with curiosity, ask insightful questions, and communicate findings with clarity is already building the habits of a future CFO. By the time they reach executive level, they have the confidence and business fluency needed to challenge assumptions and contribute to strategic planning.

Leadership

Embark With Us

MARCH 20, 2025

Inconsistent data can lead to inaccurate or flat-out incorrect conclusions, affecting everything from budgeting to strategic planning. Regulatory Compliance : Uniform financial data helps maintain compliance with healthcare regulations. How to Identify Synergies: Analyze cost structures to find redundancies to eliminate.

Healthcare

CFO Share

JULY 16, 2024

A controller primarily oversees accounting processes, ensuring accurate financial records and compliance with regulations. In contrast, a CFO is a more strategic financial professional, focusing on long-term planning, investor relations, and overarching financial strategy. CFOs must also be excellent communicators.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

VCFO

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

A common outcome of this mindset is a rationalization on the part of the CEO that they (perhaps along with the CFO) can adequately represent the views of People Ops as strategic planning commences, check some HR-oriented items off the list themselves, and not bring focused People Operations expertise to the table.

Strategic Planning

CFO News Room

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Chief Compliance Officer. A chief compliance officer ensures financial institutions adhere to all applicable laws and regulations. To keep a business running smoothly and help avoid costly non-compliance fees, CCOs monitor company policy and compliance. Communication Skills. Average salary: $114,832 per year.

Finance

Fpanda Club

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Performance management is a range of practices which a company uses to measure its performance and communicate results. Linked with financial planning, analysis and reporting, business performance management becomes an inalienable part of the FP&A teams’ activities. Turning to soft skills, it’s not so easy here.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Fpanda Club

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Moreover, over 30% of finance leaders still do not have a seat at the table during strategic planning discussions. Monthly closing, reporting, compliance and support in audit are among the most frequent responsibilities mentioned in the descriptions. Literally almost everything but finance business partnering.

Finance

Future CFO

JUNE 10, 2024

Amongst trade transaction stakeholders, MacLennan says digitisation "dramatically improves communication and collaboration." With a wealth of digital data available, trade finance becomes ripe for advanced analytics, offering deeper insights for risk management, trend analysis, and strategic planning.

Finance

VCFO

JULY 23, 2024

Finding Success as an Aerospace & Defense Supplier Analyst outlooks for the Aerospace and Defense (A&D) industry point to significant, continued growth as strong travel and communication demand fuel the commercial sector, and a changing military landscape feeds more defense spending. AS9100D:2016, ISO 9001:2015, QSLM)?

Compliance

VCFO

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Now is also a good time to reach out to auditors (if an audit or CPA review is required) to plan the timing of the audit, discuss material changes in the business that might impact financial results and/or disclosures, and to obtain a list of their “PBCs” (schedules to be “prepared by client”). What About Borrowing?

Finance

Future CFO

JULY 14, 2022

For example, companies operating in carbon-intensive sectors may face higher carbon taxes and other compliance costs, or find themselves becoming less viable to operate in the future economy,” said Lee Bing Yi , Sustainability & Climate Change Director at PwC Singapore. CFO’s role in driving ESG strategy.

Risk Management

CFO Talks

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The steward ensures company compliance with financial reporting and control requirements.There are 8 competencies associated with this role, including understanding financial information systems, risk management, and fraud prevention. Key competencies include staff planning, project management, and corporate finance.

CFO

VCFO

JUNE 29, 2023

Underscoring this was her ahead-of-the-curve understanding that mission-centered organizations must have strong finance and compliance-related practices and expertise in place to be able to provide services in line with their mission. They also rely on the CFO’s leadership, providing up to date communication, and accurate financial reporting.

Nonprofit

PYMNTS

JULY 7, 2020

The tax office will continue to communicate with relevant businesses abroad … the number of companies assigned to apply VAT for digital products will likely increase,” Hestu Yoga Saksama, tax office spokesman, told Reuters. “It Amazon Web Services, Google and Spotify did not respond to requests for comment.

Sales

Spreadym

OCTOBER 3, 2023

FP&A candidates typically have a background in finance, accounting, or a related field and possess a combination of skills and knowledge in financial analysis, modeling, and strategic planning. Communication: Effective communication is critical. Errors can have significant consequences.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

CFO Talks

JULY 23, 2024

This requires a robust risk management framework and regular communication with key stakeholders. Strengthen Internal Controls Strong internal controls are essential for preventing fraud and ensuring compliance with regulations. Stay Informed About Regulatory Changes Regulatory compliance is a key aspect of risk management.

Risk Management

The Finance Weekly

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Strategic: Quality of various strategies helping companies reach short and long term goals. Compliance: Abide by laws regarding environmental regulations, financial reporting, etc. CPM involves a greater emphasis on improving communication and business strategies within a company.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

The Charity CFO

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Expertise in various technology systems also helps improve bookkeeping and accounting productivity, accuracy, and compliance. Excellent Communication Skills. The ability for communication, with various stakeholders, is essential for the finance director role. Strategic Thinking. How to verify. How to verify.

Nonprofit

Future CFO

JANUARY 7, 2024

Finance leaders must collaborate with chief information officers and chief transformation officers to align budget priorities, integrate strategic planning decisions, and respond swiftly to market changes.

CFO

The Charity CFO

JUNE 7, 2023

Is this just a necessary evil just to meet compliance requirements , and make sure there’s enough cash in the bank? In this post, we’ll walk through the most important financial statements, and explain the strategic benefit you can gain by pulling the maximum value from the data. Nonprofit financial statements.

Nonprofit

VCFO

JANUARY 23, 2023

All too often, employees work in an environment where what they are supposed to be accountable for is unclear, poorly communicated, or evolving without their awareness. Building a Foundation of Accountability A prerequisite for accountability is clearly articulating and communicating the company’s values, vision, core focus, and goals.

Accounting

CFO Simplified

DECEMBER 12, 2021

In publicly traded companies, the CFO is also responsible for the company’s compliance with Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules and regulations. Leaders in finance are most successful when they have skills in communication, quantitative analysis, financial planning, and team building.

Accounting

Future CFO

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Risk Management and Compliance CFOs need to ensure that their financial processes and spreadsheets comply with various regional and international regulations. This might involve implementing automated compliance checks and utilising tools that provide real-time alerts for potential risks.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

VCFO

MARCH 9, 2022

Armed with excellent communication skills and creative problem-solving techniques, she partners with stakeholders to leverage strategic HR to achieve objectives and implement best practices in the people space. At vcfo, Karli works as a Senior People Operations/ Human Resources Consultant. About vcfo.

Problem Solving

Spreadym

JUNE 27, 2023

FP&A is a process used by organizations to develop and manage their financial plans and make informed decisions based on financial analysis. It involves forecasting, budgeting, analyzing, and reporting financial information to support strategic planning and operational decision-making. The primary objectives of FP&A.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

The Charity CFO

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Improves compliance. A solid picture of finances helps with strategic planning, identifying new fundraising opportunities, and evaluating program effectiveness. Look for an accountant that offers bookkeeping, financial reporting, budgeting, strategic planning, and audits. How often do they communicate with clients?

Nonprofit

Bramasol

JUNE 30, 2023

By analyzing large volumes of data and identifying patterns and trends, AI systems offers valuable insights for market analysis, customer segmentation, demand forecasting, and strategic planning. B2B offerings in the everything-as-a-service (XaaS) area are gaining speed and breadth across virtually all industry sectors.

SAP

The Charity CFO

MARCH 22, 2024

Compliance and privacy concerns: As more states introduce legislation regarding digital privacy , nonprofits must be able to keep up with regulatory compliance and keep data safe. After choosing KPIs and their benchmarks, you can start incorporating data insights into strategic planning.

Nonprofit

Spreadym

JUNE 15, 2023

Driver-based planning is a strategic planning approach that focuses on identifying and prioritizing key drivers or factors that have a significant impact on the performance and success of a business. It involves analyzing and understanding these drivers to develop effective plans and make informed decisions.

Planning

Spreadym

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

It involves a set of processes, methodologies, metrics, and systems designed to help businesses effectively plan, monitor, and manage their performance to achieve their strategic goals and objectives. Budgeting and Forecasting: CPM involves the creation of budgets and financial forecasts that align with the strategic plan.

SAP

Future CFO

AUGUST 30, 2021

According to Payscale.com , skills such as leadership, and financial reporting and strategic planning, won’t elevate your take-home pay much. What makes for a sought-after chief finance professional (CFO)? These days, strong computer skills, as are advanced knowledge of accounting, budgeting, and finances.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Centage

JULY 12, 2022

Kate Drenckhahn is Centage’s Senior Product Manager focused on the strategic planning and execution of new and existing Planning Maestro functionality. Most recently Kate wore many hats at CABEM Technologies, where she managed a competency and compliance management system.

Compliance

Onplan

DECEMBER 16, 2021

With that in mind, here are some of the most important functions of an accounting team a CFO needs to keep an eye on: Creating financial statements Financial reporting Payroll Customer Invoicing Vendor/employee payments Entity taxes Compliance. Knowing how to use technology as an advantage for any SaaS finance leader.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Onplan

DECEMBER 16, 2021

With that in mind, here are some of the most important functions of an accounting team a CFO needs to keep an eye on: Creating financial statements Financial reporting Payroll Customer Invoicing Vendor/employee payments Entity taxes Compliance. Knowing how to use technology as an advantage for any SaaS finance leader.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Jedox Finance

JULY 3, 2019

Our time and energy will shift from compliance and control to planning, analysis, and business partnering—deploying resources rather than just counting coins. You represent the CFO’s point of view, and it also necessitates a complementary skill set of communication, influencing and relationship-building to be effective.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

CFO Talks

MARCH 20, 2024

Strategize: Spend your energy on planning for growth and improving the business. Communicate: Keep talking to your team, especially the Controller, to ensure you’re all aiming for the same goals. Leave the daily grind to the Controller and trust your team.

CFO

The Charity CFO

AUGUST 28, 2023

This isn’t always a priority for dedicated nonprofit professionals, who may spend more of their time focusing on the issue or cause their group is involved with, as well as programming, donor relations, and event planning decisions. However, financially-minded folks are crucial for a variety of reasons.

Nonprofit