CFO Talks

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Cultivating Organisational Success Through Effective Leadership Leadership plays a critical role in driving the success of any organisation, especially when navigating the complexities of today’s fast-paced business world. Simplify complex financial data when communicating with non-financial staff.

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Leadership Problem Solving CFO Communication 98

The Finance Weekly

JANUARY 19, 2023

The CFO role traditionally has two high-level leadership archetypes: strategic and operational. An operational CFO optimizes performance by combining data from various departments with financial data. What is Operational Finance? It involves analyzing financial statements and data from different business units.

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Leadership CFO Benchmarking Finance 98

CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Members’ Profile: Rofhiwa Irene Singo In this edition of our CFO Spotlight series, we are featuring Rofhiwa Irene Singo, an accomplished finance leader whose journey is a testament to resilience, adaptability, and impactful leadership. What sparked your interest in finance?

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CFO Auditing Leadership Finance 95

CFO Talks

JUNE 3, 2025

The CFO is not just the gatekeeper of financial data. Building a personal leadership philosophy is one of the most powerful things you can do as a CFO. Your Leadership Philosophy Is Not for Show, It Is for Survival Your personal leadership philosophy is your rulebook. You are reading the room. It is for you.

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Forecasting Leadership CFO Numbers 52

Global Finance

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Deirdre Ryan, global finance transformation leader at EY, says many EY clients have tested these technologies and developed proofs of concept, often in finance, marketing, and product development. Its critical that finance executives get their hands dirty and understand these capabilities, she argues.

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Technology Finance Leverage Investments 111

Future CFO

MAY 11, 2025

FutureCFO:What excites you the most when you work with the Finance Function? NTN: What excites me most when working with finance leaders is the human side of complexity - the ability to understand their unique perspectives, connect deeply, and co-create solutions that truly make a difference. That experience was truly transformative.

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Leadership Auditing Education CFO 98

Future CFO

JANUARY 22, 2025

At the FutureCFO Conference series, organised by Cxociety, finance leaders in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines and Thailand ranked automation and degitalisation (80%), investing in talent and employee development (58%) and continuous innovation (47%) as the top three strategies most important to sustainable growth in 2024.

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Risk Management Compliance Finance Leverage 98

CFO News Room

DECEMBER 16, 2022

One industry that tends to be recession-resistant is finance. After all, people will always need financial services, whether investing their money , taking out loans, or managing their taxes. And while the finance industry has seen its share of ups and downs over the years, it generally bounces back fairly quickly after a downturn.

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Finance Budgeting Financial Analyst Compliance 130

Future CFO

AUGUST 21, 2023

Gartner says to build an AI-driven finance organisation for the future will require a combination of technical and business skills that many finance teams do not have today. Mark D McDonald He adds that leading finance teams will learn to position AI-driven tools and solutions as co-workers that help them do their jobs better.

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Finance Compliance Data Analysis Leverage 98

The Charity CFO

MAY 13, 2025

Top 5 Signs Your Accounting Is a Mess (And How to Fix It) When your nonprofits finances feel offbut you cant quite put your finger on whyits often because the accounting system is quietly unraveling behind the scenes. Monthly financial reports should be shared with leadership on a consistent timeline. Get the free guide!

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Accounting Nonprofit Reconciliations CFO 83

CFO Leadership

OCTOBER 10, 2023

AI coupled with The Digitization of the Finance Function create powerful levers for today’s CFO. AI in the “Real World” While these powerful tools seem to have a near mastery of natural language communication, they are not necessarily designed to possess many of the skills required by finance and accounting professionals.

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Accounting Finance Auditing IFRS 95

Future CFO

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Editor’s note: GenAI adoption is touted to bring benefits to enterprises and their finance functions. IDC forecasts that the APAC GenAI market will grow by 85% CAGR from 2022 to 2027, with the financial services industry as one of the leading adopters.

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Finance CFO Technology Risk Management 98

Future CFO

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Digital transformation has elevated the role of the finance function from financial steward to enabled. The extended COVID-19 pandemic has upped the ante in the race to finance agility. Source: Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) | 7th Global Corporate Reporting Survey | February 2021, EY. Best practices.

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Finance CFO Forecasting Leadership 98

Future CFO

MARCH 1, 2023

Gartner says finance transformation encompasses strategic initiatives designed to revolutionise the way the corporate finance function manages its strategy, processes, internal controls, and financial reporting. CFOs must accelerate their finance transformation journey towards autonomous finance or risk falling behind.

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Finance Benchmarking Compliance SAP 91

E78 Partners

JUNE 16, 2025

If those systems remain siloed post-close, leadership may lack accurate data for key decisions, and finance teams could be stuck reconciling figures manually. Early IT due diligence, followed by a structured integration plan, ensures scalability and data consistency from the outset.

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Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Leadership Profit and Loss Communication 52

CFO Talks

APRIL 17, 2025

As the role of the finance leader evolves beyond compliance and control, strategic decision-making increasingly relies on the intelligent use of data. But not just any data. Its the quality, relevance, and timing of information that separates high-performing finance functions from reactive number-crunching.

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CFO Compliance Finance Currencies 52

Future CFO

APRIL 12, 2023

Delivering products even Accenture's The Cloud First CFO Study – 2022 edition reveals that in a survey of 740 finance leaders across 15 industries and 11 countries, 39% say the CFO now leads the cloud journey for the whole enterprise. The delivery covers 98% area of Indonesia and 41 international countries to date.

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Finance Benchmarking CFO Data Analysis 98

CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Yvonne’s career in finance and leadership has positioned her as an influential figure, holding executive roles since 2005 and contributing significantly to MINT’s growth and innovation. Prefer workout in the evenings What sparked your interest in finance? Then I will look at emails and plan so by 8am the day is ready to go.

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CFO Leadership Communication Finance 52

Future CFO

APRIL 3, 2023

While companies have been transforming their finance models over the last decade, Covid accelerated this process. With this shift to the cloud, companies have more data than ever at their fingertips – data ready to be analysed and potentially turned into valuable business insights.

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Finance Forecasting CFO Leverage 96

CFO Talks

JUNE 18, 2025

For finance professionals, centralisation means gaining clarity. It simplifies oversight, reduces duplication, and allows the finance team to track what is happening in real time. In this model, the finance team takes on a new role. Instead of controlling every detail, finance becomes a strategic partner.

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CFO Finance Leadership Accounting 52

E78 Partners

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Learn how leveraging financial analytics improves decision-making 3. Portfolio Managers expect data, not insights The Challenge: Some PE portfolio managers primarily seek raw financial data, without engaging FP&A as a source of strategic insights. This limits FP&As ability to influence decision-making.

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Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Cash Flow Forecasting Forecasting Financial Modeling 59

CFO Strategic Partners

APRIL 14, 2025

On the positive side, developing a deeper understanding of financial metrics and trends empowers you to make smarter, more strategic financial decisions, assess pros and cons of various financial details, interact more effectively with investors, and pivot quickly when the financial winds change.

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Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Leadership Auditing Valuation 40

CFO Thought Leader

JANUARY 29, 2025

Someone has to be the storyteller, Collis tells us, emphasizing how framing financial data in relatable terms helps drive organizational alignment and decision-making. His transition into leadership roles provided opportunities to engage directly with business leaders, crafting financial strategies that supported operational goals.

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CFO Accounts Payable Invoicing Reconciliations 52

Future CFO

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

BlackLine recently published a report titled, Finance & Accounting: in a Post-COVID World: Navigating the Changing Landscape. FutureCFO’s discussions with finance leaders in Asia identified similar conditions. Smagh opined that some of the concerns had to do with the years of the approach of work within the finance function. “As

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Financial Data Finance Benchmarking CFO 52

The Charity CFO

MARCH 13, 2025

Implement a Strict Conflict of Interest Policy Every nonprofit should require board members and key leadership to disclose conflicts of interest annually. Do You Struggle to Make Sense of Your Financial Statements? Do You Struggle to Make Sense of Your Financial Statements? Download it for later. Get the free guide!

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Nonprofit Auditing Compliance Leadership 52

E78 Partners

OCTOBER 30, 2024

A strategic FP&A capability built on the right infrastructure of data, insights & collaboration allow our clients to enhance forecasting, streamline budgeting, and adapt quickly to risk & opportunities that arise in the business. This approach helps eliminate these issues and enables more informed decision-making.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 59

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Marketing Forecasting Financial Modeling 59

The Charity CFO

MARCH 22, 2024

Types of Data for Nonprofits The types of data a nonprofit might use for decision-making can vary between organizations. Most nonprofits will use at least one of three types of data: Financial data: Financial data includes any data relating to the finances of the organization, such as revenue or expense data.

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Nonprofit Leadership Benchmarking Leverage 52

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.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 130

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Corporate Finance Communication Forecasting 130

Future CFO

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Im passionate about lifelong learning, so I dedicate time to explore how the latest tools can solve real-world business problems and revolutionise industries like finance and supply chain management. FutureCFO: What excites you the most when you work with CFOs and finance functions? I feel truly privileged to be part of this journey.

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Strategic Planning Leadership Finance Risk Management 52

Future CFO

JUNE 23, 2025

FutureCFO: What excites you the most when you work with the Finance Function? JB: I’ve always enjoyed working with finance leaders because they are deeply involved in shaping the direction of the business. These are the capabilities finance teams need to support strategic decision-making and respond to business demands with confidence.

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SAP Finance Leadership Sales 52

Embark With Us

MARCH 20, 2025

Implement a unified financial reporting and ERP software tailored to healthcare needs. Ensure Consistent Financial Data Consistent financial data is another critical component of accurate reporting, analysis, and decision-making, all of which are crucial for supporting patient care initiatives.

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Healthcare Auditing Compliance Leadership 52

CFO Leadership

JANUARY 5, 2024

We heard from numerous finance leaders and experts at SuiteWorld 2023, NetSuite’s annual user conference, and they were brimming with fresh and challenging ideas that can help companies right now. Making this a reality starts with accurate, real-time, and expansive financial data. Here’s a sampling.

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CFO Invoicing Cash Management Leadership 97

Future CFO

MARCH 11, 2021

The Women in Leadership report by Wharton noted that women occupy a significant proportion of management roles but are scarce in executive and C-Suite roles. The number of women in the leadership pipeline is shrinking, indicating gender inequality in leadership is going to get even worse.

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Finance Leadership Communication CFO 52

Global Finance

JULY 29, 2024

Indeed, GenAI, with its ability to collect and interpret financial data on a vast scale, could force some of the Arabian Gulf region’s biggest banks to rethink their already costly digital banking strategies. That leadership could prove temporary, however, and may be just as likely to benefit traditional banks.

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Management Consulting Banking Finance Compliance 124

Future CFO

APRIL 7, 2024

Editor’s note: Wei Zheng (pictured), Finance Director, Hays Asia shed light on what matters when it comes to leadership, how you can progress to become a leader, and the biggest challenge facing finance leaders today. This interview is part of FutureCFO’s Female Leadership in Finance Series.

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Finance Leadership Leverage Cost Management 52

CFO Thought Leader

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The head of finance for the acquired firm struggled to present the information clearly, while the new owners shifted uneasily in their seats. LaPeer instinctively stepped in, simplifying the explanation of complex details and demonstrating her ability to distill intricate financial data while effectively reading the room.

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CFO Technology Finance Leadership 52

Bramasol

JANUARY 15, 2025

In 2025 we can expect agentic AI to permeate industries like healthcare, logistics, manufacturing, and customer service, as well as improving business operations in areas such as finance, compliance and process optimization. We firmly believe that knowledge and skills are important.

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SAP Compliance Leverage B2C 107