CFO Dive

JUNE 5, 2025

Fear of a potential recession, ongoing geopolitical instability and trade uncertainties have prompted companies to double down on financial performance, cost management and risk mitigation strategies,” the CAQ said in a statement. Personal income and consumption point to a slight moderation in economic activity,” Kugler said.

Auditing 156

Auditing SAP CFO Compliance 156

CFO Thought Leader

AUGUST 13, 2024

In 2009, as the economic downturn decimated the real estate market, Tyler recognized the need for a change. jb California Bank & Trust | www.calbanktrust.com | San Diego, CA The post 1,025: From Cost Management to Strategic Investment | Chikako Tyler, CFO, California Bank & Trust appeared first on CFO THOUGHT LEADER.

Cost Management 59

Cost Management CFO Banking Investments 59

E78 Partners

AUGUST 8, 2023

An Era of ‘Easy Money’ Comes to an End The economic landscape that private equity (PE) sponsors face has shifted considerably over the last two years. Following this action, the cost of debt capital increased substantially, meaningfully altering the economic benefits of larger leveraged buyout transactions.

Cost Management 52

Cost Management Vendor Management Economics Budgeting 52

Future CFO

JANUARY 2, 2024

Chief financial officers in the Asia-Pacific across various sectors such as financial services, life sciences and health care, manufacturing, public sector, TMT, energy and resources, and consumer business are generally optimistic and neutral about the regional economic outlook.

Economics 52

Economics Concentration CFO Invoicing 52

Future CFO

JANUARY 21, 2024

Cost pressure amid global economic shifts has become a top concern for 58% of SMEs as they also face workforce challenges, said ACCA recently when releasing results of a survey. “As This significant challenge underscores the need for effective cost management and innovative financial strategies.

Economics 52

Economics Compliance Strategic Planning Cost Management 52

Future CFO

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Global instability and economic uncertainty The geopolitical landscape, marked by conflicts in Ukraine and Israel, remains a significant source of uncertainty heading into 2024. This trend is expected to persist into 2024, influencing strategic decisions and prompting a focus on cost management and expense reduction.

Treasury 105

Treasury Technology Cash Flow Forecasting Leverage 105

CFO Share

MAY 23, 2024

In the volatile world of small business financial management, staying afloat amidst economic fluctuations can feel like sailing into a perfect storm. Proactive planning with a fractional CFO means affordable risk management during an economic downturn or cash crisis.

CFO 52

CFO Risk Management Cost Management Forecasting 52

Future CFO

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

"Due to the fluidity of the situation, as a business, we had to dynamically manage operations and re-allocate resources to optimise the business outcome," she confided. Inflation and supply chain disruptions resulted in higher cost of doing business. Then there is the talent issue.

CFO 98

CFO Finance Leadership Communication 98

Future CFO

JANUARY 4, 2024

Chief financial officers in 2024 will find themselves caught in the middle of geopolitical shifts and evolving economic landscapes, calling in the need to anchor themselves in core financial processes and fundamentals. The year 2024 sees a strategic focus on robust cost management, cash flow optimisation, and liquidity planning.

Marketing 52

Marketing Leadership Economics CFO 52

Future CFO

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

According to the advisory firm, CFOs now contend with tepid demand growth, stubbornly higher costs and constrained access to capital, making it harder to sustain the corporate performance stakeholders have come to expect. The firm characterises this combination of headwinds as the deadweight economy.

Economics 52

Economics Strategic Planning B2B Cost Management 52

CFO Plans

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

By predicting future financial outcomes based on historical data, market trends, and economic indicators, small businesses can navigate uncertainty, plan for growth, and ensure long-term sustainability. It involves predicting future financial outcomes by analyzing past and present financial data, market trends, and economic conditions.

Forecasting 52

Forecasting Planning Strategic Planning Leverage 52

Spreadym

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Credit Management: If your business relies on credit, manage your credit lines wisely to avoid excessive interest charges and debt accumulation. Emergency Fund: Maintain a cash reserve or emergency fund to cover unexpected expenses or economic downturns. Manage Debt Wisely: Review your debt obligations and their interest rates.

Cash Flow Forecasting 59

Cash Flow Forecasting Accounts Payable Forecasting Invoicing 59

Spreadym

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

These expenses include items like salaries, rent, utilities, marketing expenses, administrative costs, and other overhead expenses required to maintain operations. OPEX in Financial Analysis Analyzing OPEX is essential because it provides insight into a company's operational efficiency and cost management.

Financial Analysis 59

Financial Analysis Benchmarking Cost Management Restructuring 59

Future CFO

APRIL 7, 2020

Therefore, forcing the IT infrastructure group to bear the same cost reductions as another functional area could expose your organization to new risks or negatively affect business continuity,” he added. Gartner recommends four cost management tactics: Think big. Source: Gartner (April, 2020). Establish new leading indicators.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Leadership Finance Cost Management 52

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

The new Small Business Energy Check solution was developed in partnership with cloud-based accounting software provider Xero and economic advisory provider AlphaBeta. In Australia, the government recently launched a new digital tool that enables companies to assess how much they pay for energy expenses.

Construction 46

Construction Treasury Invoicing Budgeting 46

Future CFO

AUGUST 2, 2020

Yet CFOs who model their costs around the differentiating factors unique to their organisations secure on average a greater excess ROIC versus those who focus on extrinsic factors, Boldt pointed out. They also exhibit more resilience in the face of unexpected events, such as the economic crisis resulting from the current pandemic , he added.

Quantitative Analysis 40

Quantitative Analysis Budgeting Investments CFO 40

Future CFO

MARCH 10, 2024

SS: In a difficult economic climate, CFOs have a critical role to play in driving data-led strategic transformation. This emergence reflects the changing role of CFOs from cost management and recovery to cost generation, and how the focus of back-office finance is evolving from just efficiency to insights that can impact revenues.

Finance 52

Finance Invoicing Technology Cost Management 52

Future CFO

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

In an IBM Global C-Suite study , two-thirds of CFOs surveyed confirmed that their agenda includes taking an active role in developing strategy, driving growth, reducing costs, managing risks and providing insights. How effective is your finance function in supporting the following aspects of enterprise decision-making? Sanjay Patil.

Finance 52

Finance CFO Compliance Auditing 52