Remove Communication Remove Education Remove Leadership Remove Strategic Planning
article thumbnail

From CA to CFO: Navigating the competency framework

CFO Talks

The journey from a Chartered Accountant (CA) to a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a transformative one, requiring a shift from technical expertise to strategic leadership. Key competencies include staff planning, project management, and corporate finance.

CFO 52
article thumbnail

Reinventing FP&A post-pandemic

Future CFO

FutureCFO spoke to Nobuaki Hojo , a veteran finance professional and head of APJ specialised regional controlling for SAP, for his perspective on the dynamics influencing the FP&A role, and its repercussions to leadership and the company. Traditionally finance people were educated to be correct and accurate, so failure was best avoided.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Job Description For Nonprofit Finance Director

The Charity CFO

This is the minimum educational requirement for most nonprofit finance director positions. The best way to verify that a candidate has the necessary educational qualifications is to request a certified copy of their transcript from their college or university. Excellent Communication Skills. Leadership And Management Skills.

article thumbnail

What Controllers Can Do to Help Leverage FP&A Solutions

The Finance Weekly

CPM involves a greater emphasis on improving communication and business strategies within a company. The responsibilities of controllers today extend to more than just accounting and forecasting; FCs are now expected to engage in business administration and financial planning. CPM is a way to ensure business strategies get executed.

article thumbnail

12 Best Paying Jobs in Finance in 2023

CFO News Room

CFOs are some of the highest-paid finance professionals because they have experience and networks and excel at financial leadership. They also often guide major life events, like saving for retirement or a college education. Communication Skills. Finance is a complex field, and communicating effectively is essential for success.

Finance 130
article thumbnail

DE&I Implementation & Strategy

VCFO

Is your leadership team truly diverse? And because culture starts with leadership, senior leaders must also challenge their teams to view themselves and their functions through the lens of DE&I. Beginning an education campaign to bring employees along on the journey. Do leadership ranks now demonstrate more diversity?

article thumbnail

Working as a Team: Forming your advisory financial committee

The Charity CFO

Take the time to educate them on the committee’s role and responsibilities. Leaders should work to foster open communication between members and the board, especially when it comes to strategic planning and problem-solving. This can naturally improve over time as both sides get to know one another.