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The changing landscape of finance leadership

Future CFO

As with anything in the world, the finance leadership landscape has been evolving especially following the COVID-19 pandemic which brought about drastic changes into the market. The evolution Huggins says the key traits of a financial leader and the concept of leadership have both evolved amid the changing landscape.

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Female Leadership in Finance: Ong Hui Giap from Coface

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In todays Female Leadership in Finance interview, Ong shares with us her advice for aspiring female finance professionals, the challenges facing her as a finance leader, and how hiking inspires her life and career. FutureCFO: When did you start to become interested in finance? My father is an accountant.

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Finance staff digital skills outstrip leadership: study

CFO Dive

As AI and automation continue to advance, the digital skills of finance staffs are outstripping those of senior executives — leading to challenges managing and engaging skilled talent.

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1069: Driving Value Through Agile Finance Leadership | Lior Maza, CFO, Priority Software

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Under his guidance, the finance function adopted new performance measurementsfocusing on recurring revenue, net retention, and churnto manage a transition from traditional licensing to a SaaS model. Agile finance leadership, Maza tells us, is about looking beyond immediate metrics and creating frameworks that drive long-term value.

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Operational Strength Starts with People: The New Rules of Finance Leadership

Speaker: Melissa Hurrington

What’s holding finance teams back isn’t just process inefficiency. In an era of disruption, finance leaders can no longer afford to operate on autopilot and the most resilient teams aren’t just efficient—they’re connected, talent driven, and culture-focused. Register now and build the kind of finance team the future demands.

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The Finance Leader’s Playbook: Insights from the Journey

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Finance leadership is undoubtedly not a cakewalk, as it involves various roles for the organisation to grow and drive value. Chief finance officers now work as strategic advisors to the C-suite team, with specific strategies at hand to bring in innovation for the company as a whole.

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Tech skills compete with finance savvy in what leadership wants in CFOs

CFO Dive

Digital skills are seen as the building blocks that a successful CFO needs to drive profitable growth today, research shows.

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Your Accounting Expertise Will Only Get You So Far: What Really Matters

Speaker: Victor C. Barnes, CPA, MBA

What made you successful early in your finance career—technical accuracy, sharp analysis, flawless execution—won’t be what carries you to the next level. Through stories, strategies, and hard-earned lessons, you’ll uncover the mindset shifts and behaviors that distinguish trusted finance leaders.

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The Financial Leaders Playbook: How To Deliver Insight, Oversight, And Foresight

Speaker: Chandra McCormack, CPA, MBA, NACD.DC

🤔 ✨ This session will take you beyond the routine reporting and into the realm of strategic financial leadership. We’ll explore how today’s finance professionals can juggle the day-to-day operations while also delivering the long term vision that drives growth. Save your seat today!

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2025 Global Finance Leaders Survey

79% of finance leaders we surveyed say they play a multifaceted role—ensuring financial stability, managing risk, and enabling transformation. In our 2025 Global Finance Leaders Survey, 751 global leaders shared their biggest challenges, top priorities, and outlook for the year ahead.

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Crafting Impact: Revenue Growth And Efficiency For Finance Professionals

Speaker: Ashley Harlan, MBA

💼 ✨ In this session, discover how fractional finance professionals can position themselves as architects of growth, guiding their clients toward sustainable success and preparing them for full-time financial leadership. 🎨 Creative ways to uncover hidden revenue opportunities and improve efficiency.

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How to Navigate Revenue and Expense Management: Competitive Insights for Financial Success

Speaker: Hilary Akhaabi, PhD - Founder, Chief Financial & Operations Officer at Go Africa Global

In the fast-paced world of corporate finance, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for sustainable growth and profitability. Don't miss this opportunity to transform your approach to revenue optimization and take your financial leadership to the next level. Register now to secure your spot!

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The Emerging Spend Management Sector: Simplifying Your Accounting Processes

Speaker: Spencer Falbo, Principal at Kong Basile Consulting

Unfortunately, these tools have resulted in time-consuming processes that require manual gap filling, slow the month-end close, and leave accounting and leadership teams without much-needed visibility and control. What impact this type of software has on accounting and finance teams. The solution?