Future CFO

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

CFOs, with their unique understanding of financial risk and strategic planning, must champion cybersecurity initiatives and weave them into the core of their business strategy. Regulations are guidelines but not guarantees The line between compliance and security is blurring. Participants like Travel + Leisure Co.'s

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Planful

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Another panelist highlighted their investment in inventory, as well as managing growth in the business. How do you balance the core responsibilities of Finance with risk management? Making timely, relevant, and accurate data available across the business is critical to effective decision-making and risk management.

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Future CFO

JULY 14, 2022

With an increasing focus on climate-related risk management and disclosures, including those under the Taskforce on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) framework, companies are recognising that climate change also has an impact on their businesses, operations and financials. CFO’s role in driving ESG strategy.

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CFO News Room

DECEMBER 16, 2022

The CFO role is multi-faceted and includes everything from financial planning and analysis to business budgeting, financial decision-making, and risk management. Employment numbers for Financial Managers are expected to rise by 17% over the next decade, faster than the average for all occupations. Insurance Advisor.

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Fpanda Club

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

With a focus on driving better strategic and operational decisions, finance business partners create value through cost and margins, revenue growth and risk management. However, 22% of business managers don’t consider any other financial implications but revenue when making operational decisions. Sounds great, right?

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Global Finance

JUNE 9, 2025

In addition to financial investments—offered for stakes ranging from 2%-20% in the companies nurtured—Bancolombia offers mentoring for startups in the fields of business-model refinement, regulatory compliance, marketing strategy, operational efficiency, and scaling. Most recently, the center has been investing its resources in Gen AI.

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Future CFO

JUNE 10, 2024

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. Initiating the digital transformation of trade finance workflows starts with comprehensive planning," he says.

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CFO Talks

OCTOBER 25, 2023

It identifies 34 competencies structured within the four general roles of a CFO: Steward This role focuses on accounting, control, risk management, and asset preservation. It involves goal setting, strategic risk management, and a holistic perspective of the organization.

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CFO Leadership

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Digital transformation: Digital tools can help support expansion, including systems that provide real-time and other payments across geographies, streamline cross-border compliance and protect businesses from fraud and cybercriminals across global jurisdictions. The company serves approximately 56 million U.S.

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CFO Plans

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

This proactive approach is vital for strategic planning and long-term success. Optimized Cash Flow Management: Effective Business Cash Flow Management is crucial for small businesses. Enhanced Risk Management: Forecasting enables businesses to identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.

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Future CFO

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Mayank Goel According to Goel, CFOs can leverage taxes strategically and navigate tax policy discussions effectively through various measures. 1. Strategic Tax Planning and Risk Management - CFOs need to view taxes beyond mere compliance.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 30, 2017

Grant Thornton released its 2017 CFO Survey this week to find that most of these executives said strategic planning is their top priority within the enterprise, surpassing other priorities like performance management or even increased cash flow. One of the largest ways it can do so is for risk management.

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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.

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VCFO

APRIL 21, 2022

He is particularly skilled in strategic planning, resource management, operations management, forecasting, credit and collections, due diligence, financial reporting and documentation, private equity, bank financing, risk management, compliance, and banking relationships.

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Beacon CFO Plus

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating financial risks is crucial for SMEs. Fractional CFOs assess risks and implement strategies to protect your company’s financial interests.

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Risk Management: Understanding and managing financial risks is a critical aspect of a CFO’s role. Newly qualified accountants should familiarize themselves with risk assessment frameworks and compliance regulations. The ability to present data clearly and persuasively is essential.

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CFO Leadership

JANUARY 25, 2024

While public companies are legally obligated (or are soon expected to be obligated) to meet a growing number of ESG-related regulatory requirements around the world, many of these compliance burdens – and reporting requirements, in particular – also extend to private companies and smaller organizations that conduct business with public companies.

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CFO Talks

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

As CFOs, it is essential to understand the financial implications of cybersecurity breaches and implement effective strategies to manage the rising costs associated with protecting organisational assets. Balancing the need for cybersecurity measures with budgetary constraints requires careful strategic planning and resource allocation.

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CFO Leadership

JANUARY 5, 2024

While public companies are legally obligated (or are soon expected to be obligated) to meet a growing number of ESG-related regulatory requirements around the world, many of these compliance burdens – and reporting requirements, in particular – also extend to private companies and smaller organizations that conduct business with public companies.

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Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Profit and Loss Compliance Finance 52

Boston Startup CFO

APRIL 3, 2023

If you lack knowledge in accounting principles, you open yourself up to many potential risks, including inaccurate financial statements which can hinder your ability to make informed decisions. Additionally, you open yourself up to compliance and audit issues, and you’ll potentially decrease your chances of securing funding and financing.

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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. Risk Management: Skills in identifying, assessing, and managing financial risks are important.

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Future CFO

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Their expertise can bring fresh perspectives, best practices and innovative strategies to a company's financial management. Flexibility Fractional CFOs can be engaged for specific tasks or projects, such as financial analysis , fundraising, budgeting, strategic planning or improving financial processes.

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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. Internal: Employee experience and quality of company management. A collaborative approach can also vastly improve risk management.

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Spreadym

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Strategic Planning: In addition to annual budgets, companies engage in strategic planning, which typically occurs on a longer-term horizon (e.g., This involves setting broader financial and operational objectives and then aligning annual budgets with those strategic goals. 3 to 5 years).

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VCFO

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

She is highly effective at executing finance function strategically, establishing financial and risk controls, and overseeing capital structure. Lee Ann’s depth and breadth of expertise includes board reporting, audit preparation, business plan development, market research and analysis, risk management, and capital requirements.

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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. Overseeing risk management. CFOs are part of the company’s internal finance team just as bankers, and CPAs, are part of the company’s external finance team.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Global Finance

JULY 24, 2024

RMB’s Custody Online interface complements the BaNCS system and lets users manage trade settlements, respond to corporate action events, and access holdings and transaction records in compliance with ISO15022 Swift standards. DBS has a competitive advantage in the growing digital asset sector.

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Global Finance

JULY 24, 2024

RMB’s Custody Online interface complements the BaNCS system and lets users manage trade settlements, respond to corporate action events, and access holdings and transaction records in compliance with ISO15022 Swift standards. DBS has a competitive advantage in the growing digital asset sector.

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CFO Talks

MARCH 20, 2024

Accounting Responsibilities: Both the CFO and Controller collaborate on overseeing the annual audit, ensuring thoroughness and compliance. Strategic Financial and Risk Management: The CFO is the architect of the company’s financial strategy, including tax and risk management strategies.

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The Charity CFO

JULY 19, 2024

They also help nonprofit leaders maintain compliance with legal standards and tax regulations. Properly managing an organization’s taxes helps ensure the nonprofit maintains its exempt tax status. They’ll need to provide strategic planning, financial forecasting, and risk management while working with the board of directors.

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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.

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CFO Talks

MARCH 14, 2024

No longer confined to the guardianship of financial reporting and compliance, modern CFOs are now pivotal strategists and advisors at the heart of corporate decision-making. They play a crucial role in strategic planning, risk management, and driving innovation, extending their influence far beyond the finance department.

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CFO Talks

OCTOBER 10, 2022

So you’re more of a record keeper, you’re mostly worried about reporting, with treasury management you have to do that. There are also compliance issues that you need to maintain, so you don’t go over and above what your role asks you to do. An MBA gives you those skills to do strategic formulation and also to provide leadership.

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