CFO News Room

DECEMBER 16, 2022

One industry that tends to be recession-resistant is finance. 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. If you’re considering a career in finance, you’re probably wondering what the best-paying jobs are. Chief Financial Officer.

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Centage

OCTOBER 17, 2022

As you start your financial planning for 2023 and beyond, follow these steps to solidify your three-year strategic plan and boost the odds of achieving your business’ goals. Test the impact of proposed scenarios and gain immediate insight into how your assumptions may affect your finances.

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

While the firm acknowledges that the need for finance talent will remain high, it expects demand for operational profiles to grow less, due to automation and outsourcing of certain activities. Finance leaders need to adopt new technological advancements to streamline financial planning and analysis, reporting and finance operation process.”

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VCFO

JUNE 29, 2023

Restoring and Ensuring Effective Nonprofit Finance Practices Decades ago, healthcare trailblazer Sister Irene Kraus moved her mantra of “No Margin. Here, we look at what can cause finance and compliance-related practices to go astray in nonprofits, as well as what can be done to get them back on course and keep them there. No Mission.”

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CFO Leadership

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Here are resources from Robert Half and Protiviti to help you prepare your finance function for the road ahead. 2022 Global Finance Trends Survey. Setting the Finance Function Up for Success in 2023 first appeared on CFO Leadership. Setting the Finance Function Up for Success in 2023 appeared first on CFO Leadership.

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The Charity CFO

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

The finance director role is critical to the success of any nonprofit, making it one of the most important hires an organization can make. If you are looking for a finance director, it is important to find someone who is not only qualified for the position but also fits well with the organization’s culture. Why this is important.

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Strategic Treasurer

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Stewardship: Environment, Finance, and the Community. Companies are stepping back to take a long-term look at their business plans. Meeting annual and quarterly targets is being balanced with new ideas for long-term strategic plans. Episode 228. Listen to Series.

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The Charity CFO

JUNE 10, 2022

Your finance committee spends the most time analyzing and studying your nonprofit’s numbers, yet your entire board of directors is responsible for financial oversight. Doing so helps you ensure your team truly understands your finances and can help you do your job more effectively. Activate the Finance Committee.

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Jedox Finance

JULY 11, 2023

2 With regulations continually evolving, data volumes expanding, and the need for transparency growing, finance leaders are in a strong position to drive these efforts and create strategic value for their organizations.

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CFO Simplified

DECEMBER 12, 2021

The terms “finance” and “accounting” are often used interchangeably. There are, however, very real differences between finance and accounting. While many business owners look for a CFO to bolster their existing accounting team, here at CFO Simplified, we consider that a CFO would be categorized squarely in the finance category.

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VCFO

OCTOBER 10, 2023

monthly, annual) performance, much more is needed for effective strategic planning – proactive planning that looks beyond what the business will do in the short term to where you want it to be in five years, ten years, or a similar timeframe. While the Income Statement does provide a view of historical (e.g.,

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 21, 2017

Sixty-nine percent of businesses don’t see any impact from the Brexit vote on their strategic planning. Twenty-one percent of CFOs that have seen strategic planning efforts impacted by Brexit said they have held off from expanding within the U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May’s ability to ensure U.K.

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CFO News

MARCH 8, 2023

The finance veteran has nearly three decades of experience spanning across strategic planning, risk management, and fundraising. In his new innings with DTDC, he is expected to play a key strategic role.

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Fpanda Club

APRIL 18, 2022

FP&A team’s internal customers expect finance professionals to be more interactive and be able to communicate information and insights in the most efficient way. SWOT SWOT stands for the analytical tool to uncover Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats and is frequently used in strategic planning exercises.

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CFO Leadership

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

As businesses face both historic growth opportunities and historic unpredictability, views differ on how to put finances back on a firm footing while supporting growth. That is, unless you’re a finance leader. CFOs were almost universally ready to spend more compared with non-finance leaders. Role Reversal.

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CFO Talks

JUNE 13, 2023

Promoting collaboration and standardisation: With a vision to foster collaboration, establish common standards, and advocate for the CFO profession globally, the International CFO Alliance aims to provide a platform for CFOs to exchange ideas and drive excellence in the finance sector.

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Future CFO

MARCH 24, 2024

Editor’s note: In this A Day in the Life interview, Alvin IP (pictured), CFO of Aspire , shared how global exposure has helped him keep up with the challenges facing a finance leader and stay open-minded to new experiences in his career journey. Arriving two years ago, I was a part of a modest 8-member finance department.

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Future CFO

AUGUST 30, 2021

What makes for a sought-after chief finance professional (CFO)? According to Payscale.com , skills such as leadership, and financial reporting and strategic planning, won’t elevate your take-home pay much. These days, strong computer skills, as are advanced knowledge of accounting, budgeting, and finances. David Jones.

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Lime Light

MARCH 16, 2022

Its uses for strategic planning are abundant and provide real value to organizations. Monthly reporting is a good way for companies to stay on top of how they are performing and structured.

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CFO Thought Leader

MARCH 26, 2024

Inside The Mentoring Round, CFO Sarah Alper emphasizes the necessity of a collaborative approach to growth, underscoring that “Finance can’t just tell you what you need to do. It’s a conversation with the business on how to do that, on how to get there.”

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CFO Thought Leader

JANUARY 27, 2024

This episode of Planning Aces sheds light on the critical role financial leadership and strategic planning plays in guiding companies through turbulent times and the importance of balancing short-term opportunities with long-term strategic planning.

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Spreadym

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Financial planning is the process of assessing your current financial situation, setting financial goals, and creating a strategy to achieve those goals. It involves evaluating your income, expenses, assets, and liabilities to develop a comprehensive plan for managing your finances effectively. and "How will we get there?"

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Lime Light

JUNE 12, 2023

Having an accurate and dynamic forecast creates a confident finance function in any business. However, when your skilled FP&A team members spend hours gathering and formatting static spreadsheets, that’s less time being spent on analyzing results, developing what-if-scenarios, and modeling strategic plans and forecasts.

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Onplan

DECEMBER 16, 2021

We’ve worked closely with numerous startup SaaS teams, and a fair share of them don’t have a CFO or even a dedicated finance team. But at several million in ARR, finance becomes a critical enabler — or disabler — of success. Back to the basics: overseeing accounting is one of the basic tasks of every SaaS finance leader.

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Onplan

DECEMBER 16, 2021

We’ve worked closely with numerous startup SaaS teams, and a fair share of them don’t have a CFO or even a dedicated finance team. But at several million in ARR, finance becomes a critical enabler — or disabler — of success. Back to the basics: overseeing accounting is one of the basic tasks of every SaaS finance leader.

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Planful

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Peter Mahoney, Founder and CEO of Plannuh, joined me on the Being Planful podcast to dive into the often fraught relationship between Marketing and Finance. That’s given him a good perspective on both sides of the marketing-finance equation, and it’s what spurred him to start Plannuh. Embed Finance in Marketing.

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The Finance Weekly

MARCH 25, 2024

Anthony Noto Anthony Noto, a famous finance executive and former NFL exec, now wears the CEO and CFO hats at a fintech company named SoFi. His main job is to handle all money matters at SoFi, like planning, accounting, and dealing with investors. Ianniello is well-known in finance circles. As the Director of Amyris Inc.,

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CFO Simplified

AUGUST 22, 2022

By this time, you are well on the road to executing your strategic plan for this year. This strategic plan includes evaluating your client relationships: Do they fit into your business model? Are they time-consuming? How do you choose the right banking relationship for your business?

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CFO Talks

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Operator : The operator emphasizes efficiency and service levels, balancing cost and service in delivering the finance organization’s responsibilities. This role, which has nine associated competencies, is oriented towards the best practices of the finance function itself.

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Centage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Aligning planning and budget is a crucial step to achieving your company’s goals and objectives. The relationship between strategic planning and budgeting Your strategic plan is the vision for your company. Detailed financial plans set your organizational goals.

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CFO Share

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

I recently met up with an old friend and entrepreneur who asked me for “CFO strategic planning help.” Good Narratives = Clear Actions Finance is more about telling stories than reading numbers. Virtual CFO Services for Strategic Planning Do you lack a teammate who turns numbers into narratives?

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CFO Thought Leader

APRIL 7, 2024

This episode our Planning Aces emphasize the importance of leveraging one’s breadth of experience, stepping beyond traditional FP&A roles, and focusing on execution to bring significant value to organizations.

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CFO Talks

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

When interest rates remain stable, CFOs can confidently plan their finances, minimising the risks associated with interest rate fluctuations. Financial Planning and Analysis: Forecasting and analysing financial trends are fundamental skills for today’s CFOs.

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CFO Thought Leader

MARCH 24, 2024

Having transitioned from structured finance roles at General Electric to the dynamic environment of UiPath, Alper now brings to the table a blend of experience in operational finance, strategic planning, and transformational technologies that arguably made her an optimal CFO candidate.

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Cube Software

JUNE 15, 2022

This financing and their votes of confidence underscore our thesis: Now, more than ever, companies must strategically plan, assess performance, then plan, and plan again. Plan better, plan faster.

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VCFO

MARCH 2, 2023

Some may think that makes financial management and strategic planning in a professional services firm simpler. Visualizing and articulating goals for the business provides an endpoint that one can then walk back year-on-year to chart milestones, build meaningful budgets, and form the basis of the strategic plan.

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Future CFO

JANUARY 7, 2024

The evolution in the role As the CFO role expands, so does the influence of the finance function. By leveraging advanced analytics and cloud technology, CFOs can drive strategic insights, improve forecasting accuracy, and optimise cash management. These risks can turn into opportunities for growth and profitability if managed right.

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