For a robust finance team, well-rounded talent is a must: Leia CFO
CFO Dive
APRIL 24, 2023
The newly-minted CFO will concentrate on FP&A and financial reporting this year, which requires finding finance employees that have a range of skill sets.
The weight of upskilling in finance
Future CFO
APRIL 22, 2024
The evolution of the finance function over the past few years has been anything but apparent, with the whole advent of digitalisation within the team and the non-stop shifts in the market. For many Finance teams, AI-powered technology does not replace humans as it functions more like a highly specialised team member.
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India wants WTO bodies to prioritise finance access, food security, tech
CFO News
MARCH 24, 2024
India has urged for the prioritization of several key issues in discussions within the World Trade Organization (WTO), including access to finance, manufacturing concentration, food security, and reducing transaction costs in international trade and services.
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Understanding machine learning, natural language processing for finance leaders
Future CFO
OCTOBER 27, 2023
As today's world evolve along with technology, finance leaders are expected to keep up so as not to be left behind in the market. Among the many advancements a finance leader must wrap his or her head around are machine learning (ML) and natural language processing (NLP). The tech tackles a multitude of tasks.
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BEPS 2.0: Only one-third of finance leaders complete impact assessment
Future CFO
JULY 4, 2023
only 30% have completed an impact assessment, said EY recently when releasing results of its EY Tax and Finance Operations Survey. The survey, polled 1,600 CFOs, heads of tax and finance professionals across 32 jurisdictions, according to EY. Only one-third of finance leaders complete impact assessment appeared first on FutureCFO.
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How Access to a Global Talent Pool Has Changed Corporate Finance
The Finance Weekly
OCTOBER 21, 2021
Finance leaders have traditionally concentrated on cost reduction as the key motivating factor for operational changes. With the broader acceptance of hybrid work, it’s likely that other modes of delivery, including contractors, freelancers, and gig workers, could fill the gaps of many finance teams. Embracing Remote Work.
Shared services raise the efficiency of the finance function
Future CFO
AUGUST 18, 2023
In the finance function, basic accounting processes like accounts payable, payroll and purchasing are often allocated under the shared services model. This allows the organisation’s core finance and accounting (F&A) operations to concentrate on more strategic work, such as financial analysis and planning.
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Ramifications of the Ukraine Crisis for the Finance Function & How to Deal with It
The Finance Weekly
APRIL 25, 2022
But is the relevance of such a crisis relevant to finance professionals, or is this just an unfortunate occurrence that such workers will keep hearing about for the foreseeable future? All finance chiefs should stay well-informed and nimble in managing risks during this time. Being Proactive as Finance Professional During the Crisis 1.
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At The Money: Concentrated Portfolios
Barry Ritholtz
MAY 8, 2024
APPLE EMBED At The Money: Concentrated Portfolios: Andrew Slimmon, Morgan Stanley (May 8, 2024) Are your expensive active mutual funds and ETFs actually active? AndrewToday, we discuss the advantages of concentrated portfolios. Concentrated portfolios are the opposite of bropad market indexes or funds and ETFs.
3 Key Financial Statements for Assessing a Company's Finances
The Finance Weekly
SEPTEMBER 10, 2023
It's examined by management, investors, and lenders to understand the company's , finances and calculate important financial ratios. The cash flow statement reveals how money moves in and out of the company through its operations, investments, and financing. It covers a specific time, like a year or a quarter.
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957: Mission-Centric Finance: MDA’s Transformation Story | Michael Kennedy, CFO, Muscular Dystrophy Association
CFO Thought Leader
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Jack Sweeney CFO Michael Kennedy highlights finance transformation milestones at the Muscular Dystrophy Association. There are a few concrete things on which we concentrate. Identified a significant expense: $8 million yearly on 93 offices tied to a legacy event; streamlined this cost. This is what we do. This is why we’re here.
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The Three Stages of Building a Strong Finance Function for Your Startup
The Finance Weekly
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
However, they usually lack a strong financial background, and it's essential to have effective finance and accounting support for a business to thrive. A startup usually can't afford to establish a complete finance organization with accountants, controllers, planners, and tax specialists right from the beginning.
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Links 1/16/2023 | naked capitalism
CFO News Room
JANUARY 16, 2023
SARS-CoV-2 wastewater concentration and linked longitudinal seroprevalence: a spatial analysis of strain mutation, post-COVID-19 vaccination effect, and hospitalization burden forecasting (preprint) medRxiv. Findings: We found strong linear association between wastewater concentration and estimated community prevalence (r=0·916).
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CFOs: What’s your plan to mitigate risks of bank failures?
Future CFO
MARCH 19, 2023
According to a poll of more than 250 CFOs and senior finance leaders on March 13, 2023, the top actions among CFOs following the recent high-profile bank-related failures include educating their boards on current risk exposures and assessing the risk and viability of current funding sources.
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Welcome Steve Little
Focus CFO
JUNE 3, 2023
Steve's experience spans three decades of executive leadership, he has held positions such as CEO, COO, and CFO, where he specialized in finance, accounting, and operations. His proficiency is primarily concentrated in the sectors of healthcare and banking.
Ultimate Finance Nixes Unsecured Loans
PYMNTS
SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
Alternative lender Ultimate Finance is exiting the unsecured lending market in response to “market conditions,” according to the company. market for its decision, which will take effect immediately as it focuses on other loan products, including asset finance and invoice finance for small and medium-sized businesses.
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Employee Spotlight: Meet AJ Olpin
FISPAN
APRIL 27, 2022
AJ joined our team a year and a half ago, bringing with him over 10 years of experience in finance and technology from a local credit union. AJ holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems with a concentration in Systems and Networking, as well as a minor in Economics.
3 FP&A Practices That Will Transform Your Finance Team
The Finance Weekly
JANUARY 10, 2022
The differences in outcome are nicely summarized in this graphic from , Strategic Finance Magazine : , 12 PRINCIPLES OF BEST PRACTICE FP&A, Strategic Finance Magazine. Modern finance now functions as an extension of the teams with which it collaborates. Finance needs to be part of the conversation, not just the referee.
Identifying Risk and Managing Internal Investigations
CFO News
MAY 9, 2023
Traditional risk assessment concentrated on locating and controlling risks in certain corporate areas, such as finance or operations. Today, business environments have become increasingly complex and uncertain, which has made identifying enterprise risk more challenging.
991: Transforming Investment Wisdom Into Management Strategy | Jeff Bray, CFO, Semperis
CFO Thought Leader
APRIL 15, 2024
This principle of concentrated effort not only transformed his approach to investment management but also became a guiding principle throughout his career, which includes his latest stint as CFO of Semperis, a leading cybersecurity firm. CFOTL: Tell us about Semperis … what does this company do, and what are its offerings today? .”
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Budget 2022 focuses on futuristic growth: Vidit Aatrey, CEO, Meesho
CFO News Room
FEBRUARY 5, 2022
Resilience, inclusive growth, and technology-enabled development – the Budget 2022 by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman aims to create an enabling framework to achieve these three benchmarks. While the Budget delivers on many fronts, achieving this completely would require a concentrated effort spanning multiple years and further reforms.
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Apps And Alternative Finance Gain FinTech Investor Favor In India
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 8, 2019
percent and Alternative Finance at about 14.3 Taking the pulse of where we stand coming into the last few months of 2019, deal activity has seemingly been concentrated within the alternative finance and investment arenas. The FinTech had already raised $47 million in equity financing. percent, eCommerce at 23.8
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5 Habits of Highly Effective CFOs
The Finance Weekly
APRIL 21, 2024
CFOs rely on robust finance and accounting expertise, backed by years of experience, to boost the organization's financial health. In their capacity, CFOs usually: Engage with departments such as accounting, customer service, and finance. Address accounting and finance issues. Compile quarterly and annual tax returns.
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How finance could overcome RPA’s limitations
Future CFO
OCTOBER 23, 2019
Adrian Jones (AJ): CFOs today are no longer only responsible for the management of their organization’s financial risks, or matters relating to the finance operations. The finance function needs to be well-equipped to handle these changes in real-time. How would this make things easier for finance functions when using RPA?
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Workday: How CFOs can make agile budgeting successful
Future CFO
FEBRUARY 25, 2024
This methodology for managing financial resources prioritises flexibility and adaptability in fast-paced environments, compelling finance teams towards agility. FutureCFO: Why do finance functions do agile budgeting? FutureCFO: Why do finance functions do agile budgeting?
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MiB: Jenny Johnson, Franklin Templeton CEO
Barry Ritholtz
DECEMBER 30, 2023
Among many other accolades, she has been named to Barron’s list of the 100 most influential women in US finance for three consecutive years, most recently in 2022. The day Tesla was added to the S&P 500, it became a much riskier investment based on volatility and concentration. trillion globally.
MiB: Jenny Johnson, Franklin Templeton CEO
Barry Ritholtz
JULY 8, 2023
Among many other accolades, she has been named to Barron’s list of the 100 most influential women in US finance for three consecutive years, most recently in 2022. The day Tesla was added to the S&P 500, it became a much riskier investment based on volatility and concentration. trillion globally.
Female finance leaders: These are the practical ways to empower women
Future CFO
MARCH 7, 2021
How should organisations empower female finance execs when gender imbalance remains a reality in the function's senior management? While 52% of finance employees are women, they make up only 40% of senior roles in the function, according to a Gartner survey of more than 25,000 global employees. More female role models.
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Quality of Earnings Reports Impact Valuation
VCFO
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
Both give insights into a company’s finances, but they serve different purposes and provide different perspectives. It entails a deep dive into many facets of operations including the status of contracts, customer concentration risk, the ability to deliver services, and other expense drivers.
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CFOs and finance execs: Recovery of global confidence was swift and strong in Q2
Future CFO
JULY 18, 2021
This growth will be concentrated in advanced economies where levels of vaccination are now such that social distancing restrictions can be relaxed and economic conditions return to normal, he added. The post CFOs and finance execs: Recovery of global confidence was swift and strong in Q2 appeared first on FutureCFO. fall last year.
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PYMNTS
JANUARY 11, 2018
overwhelmingly plan to expand financing activity this year. might be expanding, gaps in business finance – especially among SMBs – remain. Among the biggest gap in the world right now is trade finance. Even more recent analysis from Euromoney in its Trade Finance 2018 report highlighted the struggling trade finance space.
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Make HR your BFF for Financial Workforce Planning
Generation CFO
DECEMBER 20, 2021
I am sure not many finance staff would have heard of the ‘Bradford Factor’ a few years ago, but now it could well be one of many drivers! If we go back a few years, HR was very much concentrated on getting payroll correct. What we can be confident of is that there is a much closer relationship developing between HR and finance.
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James Owen, Global Chief Financial Officer, Profiles Division, Kantar
Generation CFO
JANUARY 28, 2022
A fast-track finance career can bring other challenges, which has further fuelled his desire for personal growth. In finance, the perceived wisdom is that you want an old head in your CFO role and a dynamic young buck as the MD.” Life in the boardroom. James landed his first C suite role at just 29. “In
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What it takes to be a leader with competence and capabilities
Future CFO
SEPTEMBER 10, 2023
A common trait of many of the finance leaders FutureCFO spoke to during the course of the FutureCFO Excellence Awards 2023 , is the quality of leading by example – by guiding through example, they inspire others to be the best at what they do.
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Comprehensive Guide to FP&A Salaries
The Finance Weekly
AUGUST 5, 2023
Finance professionals employ their analytical skills to uncover profound insights, helping the organization prepare for the future and make more profitable choices. The Growing Popularity of FP&A as a Prominent Career Choice With the finance industry witnessing a surge in demand, FP&A has emerged as a highly coveted profession.
CFOs in Asia-Pacific optimistic on regional economic outlook, survey says
Future CFO
JANUARY 2, 2024
Future focus: In the next 12 months, CFOs in Asia Pacific aim to concentrate on revenue growth (62%), cost control (56%), and productivity enhancement (37%). Tech as a financial enabler: 53% of CFOs utilise technology for electronic invoicing, 48% for Robotic Process Automation, and 47% for finance management and mid-end data platforms.
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A Day in the Life: Rupert Roberts from WTW
Future CFO
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
Editor’s note: ”A Day in the Life" is a series of interviews with finance leaders and business leaders that aims to inspire FutureCFO’s audiences comprising senior finance and business executives as well as aspiring finance and accounting professionals.
The Future of Syndicated Lending Demands Specialized Technology
CS Lucas
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Syndicated lending has grown rapidly over the past decade to become an essential source of financing for large corporations and institutions. For borrowers, syndicates allow more access to financing with potentially better terms than direct bi-lateral agreements. Management and auditors gain on-demand reporting.
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A day in the Life: Reynaldo Abilo from Shell Pilipinas
Future CFO
APRIL 14, 2024
Abilo (pictured), Vice President for Finance, Treasurer and Chief Risk Officer as well as Executive Director at Shell Pilipinas Corporation is in a typical work day. My day may also include reviewing financial performance, evaluating investment and financing proposals, scanning the external environment, managing risks, or mentoring teams.
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#FA Success Ep 301: Guiding Clients To Design Their Rich Life With A Focus On Spending Dials Not Goals, With Ramit Sethi
Nerd's Eye View
OCTOBER 4, 2022
Ramit is the author of the New York Times’s bestselling book, I Will Teach You To Be Rich , and the owner of the online platform of the same name that offers financial education content and programs to consumers so they can get refocused on their personal finances and the things they love.
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Difference between Sales Planning and Revenue Planning
The Finance Weekly
MAY 5, 2024
On the other hand, revenue planning concentrates on the actual inflow of money into the company, facilitating the allocation of funds for expenditures and investments over a certain period. Sales planning focuses on forecasting potential cash flows and profitability , laying the groundwork for achieving desired sales targets.
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Data Update 4 for 2024: Danger and Opportunity - Bringing Risk into the Equation!
Musings on Markets
JANUARY 28, 2024
In this post, I look at risk, a central theme in finance and investing, but one that is surprisingly misunderstood and misconstrued. I do believe that, in finance, we have significant advances in understanding what risk, I also think that as a discipline, finance has missed the mark on risk, in three ways. What is risk?
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Cash in times of crises: Lessons from 2020-2022
Future CFO
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Having an experienced succession of crises since the beginning of 2020, FutureCFO asked two finance leaders their views on the challenges facing treasury and cash management during the pandemic and coming out of it. What advice would you offer finance professionals tasked with the TCM function?
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What Do You Want to be When You Grow Up?
CFO Simplified
JUNE 13, 2022
Strategic planning, Human Resources, Product Development, Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, Accounting and Finance, IT – and that’s not all. . You can concentrate on product development, marketing, finance or sales. I own a business, and I’m stuck doing things to grow and develop my business.” And that’s your key. . .
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