The Charity CFO

JULY 27, 2022

But the most successful nonprofits are already leveraging interconnected software systems to raise money more effectively, optimize internal communications, and work SMARTER instead of harder. How companies like Facebook, Amazon, and Apple make it mandatory that you step up your game when it comes to effective communication.

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VCFO

JUNE 19, 2023

While it’s unlikely that one could find an executive that disagrees with this sentiment, manufacturing entities nonetheless often operate in isolated silos with inadequate communication and interaction between the production units and the corporate team. It also shows respect.

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Navigator SAP

JULY 15, 2022

It requires budget and commitment from leadership, and change management from employees. Modern ERP should leverage artificial intelligence (AI), and provide digital marketing automation to gain insights into the end-to-end customer journey. When is the right time to consider an ERP solution? Support for various business sectors.

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CFO News Room

JANUARY 13, 2023

Philanthropies — be it private foundations, corporate and family funders, LLC’s, or other vehicles for giving — often struggle with the same set of fundamental questions: Are we best leveraging our resources and capabilities to not only fulfill our mission but also bring transformational change to the people and communities who need it most?

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Future CFO

MAY 5, 2024

As commercial director I oversee different aspects of our operations and I provide guidance, support, and leadership to ensure that everyone is aligned with our goals. I gained a deeper understanding of how to leverage the strengths of each team member to maximise our collective output.

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CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Here’s an example of how this plays out: One organization we worked with wanted to diversify their leadership team. Utilizing and leveraging organizational data like this isn’t a one-time task. But companies can and need to do more to fully leverage this role. Research finds that people from marginalized groups (e.g.,

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Fpanda Club

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

The growing variety and complexity of tasks within the finance function has resulted in the creation of a discipline that is supposed to become a bridge between the finance and business to support decision-making process by leveraging data and technology. This relates to FP&A which stands for financial planning and analysis.

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CFO Thought Leader

MARCH 20, 2024

From his initial misgivings about audit work at Deloitte to his transformative years at Amgen, where he thrived in a culture of leadership development and diversity, CFO Purcell’s journey was anything but linear. We can pull back and leverage our skills and experiences to be driving value for the organization versus carry water.

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Future CFO

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Collaboration and Communication CFOs should invest in collaboration platforms that allow multiple stakeholders to work on spreadsheets simultaneously while maintaining data security and version control. This helps mitigate errors and ensures that teams can leverage spreadsheets effectively.

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CFO Leadership

OCTOBER 10, 2023

While finance organizations are increasingly turning to AI to enhance their operations and streamline processes, leveraging AI capabilities to improve decision-making is in the early stages. Scenario analysis may also leverage AI to model various scenarios to better understand potential consequences of different decisions and market changes.

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CFO Thought Leader

MARCH 11, 2024

In Malaysia, tasked with navigating the complexities of merging two competing online businesses, Peters learned how to communicate and lead in a cultural setting where “yes” can mean different things. CFOTL: Tell us about TourRadar … what does this company do, and what are its offerings today?

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CFO Thought Leader

APRIL 11, 2023

Chrnelich: Symphony is a collaboration platform that can connect participants across capital markets in a secure and encrypted environment in any of a number of channels of communication—video, Zoom, Teams, chat, one-toone conversations, group rooms, file sharing, and so on. It’s just your firm and their firm.

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Centage

JANUARY 18, 2024

Stronger interdepartmental communication and collaboration is a good benchmark to set as a best practice for this year. Here are some more key practices that leverage technology to enhance collaboration, streamline accurate forecasting and reporting, and unlock more time for high-value strategic analysis.

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Future CFO

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

They are expected to have a vision and be able to communicate that vision. As a business, we need to accelerate digital transformation and leverage on new digital technology to harness big data and provide timely and comprehensive end-to-end business analytics/insights/forecast to drive the right strategic decisions."

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Future CFO

MAY 23, 2023

This interview is part of FutureCFO’s Female Leadership in Finance Series. Our aim is to leverage technology to optimise daily workflows and establish a culture of collaborative intelligence among teams. This allows me to be better equipped to communicate with people from different backgrounds at the workplace. Why or why not?

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The Finance Weekly

JANUARY 31, 2022

However, there have been many organizations that have successfully persevered through the challenges posed by the past couple of years, and among the differentiating factors between such businesses is leadership. Leadership across business departments is a foundational element of success. 5 Leadership Competencies for CFOs 1.

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The Finance Weekly

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Strategic Leadership Given the rapid transformation of business models, especially with the ongoing green energy shift and the , pervasive XaaS trend , CFOs play a crucial role in guiding strategic discussions within their companies. Despite these challenges, CFOs must collaborate with their management teams to formulate practical solutions.

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CFO Talks

MARCH 14, 2024

We emphasized the importance of communication, setting priorities, and the initial avoidance of hasty decisions. Leveraging Technology: In today’s data-driven environment, tasks that involve implementing or improving technological solutions should be high on the CFO’s priority list.

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Future CFO

AUGUST 21, 2023

As a profession we have made significant progress over the years leveraging technology to streamline how we manage historical data and more recently, leveraging analytics on predicting outcomes. Robert E Parker: Finance leaders have always played a critical role in stewarding a company’s performance.

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Future CFO

JANUARY 7, 2024

By leveraging advanced analytics and cloud technology, CFOs can drive strategic insights, improve forecasting accuracy, and optimise cash management. CFOs must also be well-versed in leveraging emerging technologies to boost their business performance. The post The risks CFOs must face in 2024 appeared first on FutureCFO.

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Future CFO

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

“The latest survey results show that in the throes of the pandemic, the CFO’s focus has shifted toward crisis management and away from longer-term responsibilities such as strategic leadership, organisational change, and finance capabilities,” McKinsey said. . Source: McKinsey & Company.

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CFO Talks

MARCH 19, 2024

By distilling these goals into a concise list and communicating them consistently—whether in formal presentations or casual discussions—the CFO ensures everyone understands and aligns with the finance department’s direction. Fostering Commitment to Change True leadership is shown by example.

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Bramasol

JUNE 30, 2023

The key to success is to understand how the SAP Quote-to-Cash portfolio of applications (formerly known as BRIM) can be selectively deployed to leverage the best value and business results. This cost-effective model allows businesses of all sizes to leverage advanced technologies without financial constraints.

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Future CFO

MAY 2, 2023

Therefore, leveraging cloud-based automation can help the finance function streamline its internal processes to achieve greater accuracy in lesser time. Clear avenues for communication also ensure that different teams are able to come together to address challenges and resolve issues when necessary."

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Future CFO

MARCH 13, 2023

Assaouloff noted that any transformation starts first with people and aligning a common and shared purpose with the same language and strong leadership. Wong added that it is important to have open communication and improved employee engagement to build trust. Without people, you can’t turn any value into business leveraging digital.

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CFO Talks

JUNE 7, 2022

In developing the CFO(SA) designation, we identified 34 competencies and four pillars that the Modern CFO needs to fulfill to excel in their leadership position. Competencies include: Leadership and influence. Communication/ presentation skills and executive presence. Corporate governance. Negotiation. Critical thinking.

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E78 Partners

APRIL 9, 2024

In an era characterized by rapid digital transformation, businesses across the spectrum are leveraging technology to fuel progress, growth, and competitive advantage. Announcement: Ensure that portfolio company leadership and security teams are aligned on the required cybersecurity measures during the post-acquisition phase.

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CFO Talks

MARCH 20, 2024

The Chartered Institute for Business Accountants (CIBA) leveraged the research as a foundation to develop its Chartered CFO designation. Strong communication, change management, and leadership skills are crucial in this role. They leverage their financial acumen to enhance business performance and shareholder value.

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Future CFO

JULY 4, 2023

Establishing clear objectives Firstly, leaders must establish clear objectives that outline the desired outcomes of the transformation, while also providing the necessary training to leverage the technology to its full potential.

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Future CFO

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The interview is part of FutureCFO's Female Leadership in Finance Series. I emphasise how digital technologies can be leveraged to not only elevate their businesses but also ensure their long-term relevance and sustainability in an ever-evolving market. A significant portion of my day is dedicated to customer and partner interactions.

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CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Prior to founding Journey, Penny ran a consulting and coaching firm called Thrivos Consulting, and prior to that worked in various leadership positions across the financial services industry. Key Result 2 : The associate advisor stays present with clients by communicating with them on an ongoing basis (e.g.,

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Focus CFO

MARCH 3, 2022

The CFO—either a full-time CFO or a Fractional CFO embedded in the leadership team—has a critical role in response to the current inflationary cycle and the resulting uncertainties. It all boils down to data-driven analysis, scenario planning, communication, collaboration, and—just as important—coordination.

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Michigan CFO

JUNE 7, 2023

Their primary duties include financial planning, analysis, risk management, financial reporting, and leadership of the finance & accounting team. Virtual CFOs leverage cloud-based accounting systems, collaborative tools, and remote communication to provide financial services to businesses on a part-time or “fractional” basis.

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Future CFO

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Terry Smagh: The finance and accounting (F&A) professionals got to give the right information to the C-level, to make decisions about where the businesses can go, and give leadership the perspective of how we can change the future. They also need soft skills like effective communication. Most in-demand skills.

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

It's a compelling and exciting call to action for organisations, individuals and future professional talent to leverage these technologies, enhancing analytical capabilities and strategic insights." Communication, problem-solving, adaptability, and initiative are identified as the core competencies employers in APAC eagerly seek.

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Focus CFO

DECEMBER 6, 2021

If needed, a fractional CFO can also leverage their external resources to seek better terms on the company’s existing funding, find additional funding, and negotiate with third parties like landlords and vendors. Increasing Communication. Strategic planning relies on good communication.

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CFO News Room

JANUARY 19, 2023

In one of those firms, the sponsees specifically requested that the sponsors talk to each other, knowing that siloed communication and insular networks were getting in the way of unearthing more opportunities for their development. Sponsors leverage a vibrant mix of connection and action to advance high performers into leadership.

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