Future CFO

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Charlie Cheah , managing director, Esker Asia , believes that CFOs and in a bigger context, the Office of the CFO in Asia, face several challenges when integrating AI into financial systems, given the region's diverse technological landscape. "In

Accounts Payable

Future CFO

JULY 4, 2025

By freeing finance teams from manual tasks, these tools unlock bandwidth for higher-value work – forecasting, scenario planning, and strategic analysis. From improving fraud prevention and AML to real-time credit decisioning and cash flow forecasting, AI will become essential to how finance teams manage risk and support growth."

Cash Flow Forecasting

CFO Talks

MARCH 4, 2025

Thats why businesses need rolling forecasts instead of rigid budgets. Instead of setting a financial plan in stone for 12 months and hoping for the best, rolling forecasts allow businesses to update their budgets every few months based on real-time data. Predictive analytics Past sales patterns can help forecast future demand.

Budgeting

CFO Talks

MAY 14, 2025

For the Chief Financial Officer, integrity cannot be relegated to policy documents or compliance manuals. It must be lived, demonstrated, and embedded across every financial decision, every forecast, every conversation with the board. Similarly, financial systems should support transparency, not obscure it.

Numbers

Global Finance

APRIL 7, 2025

The UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs forecast in a 2022 paper that APAC will grow from 4.2 At the same time, a new financial system is emerging based on digital assets that range from those issued by regional central banks to digital currencies. billion citizens to 4.6

Economics

Barry Ritholtz

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

I, I disagree with his forecast for this year, which is 0% chance of recession. And the United Nations is forecasting that over the next 10 years that will shrink from a billion to 900 million. Yeah, 00:58:31 [Speaker Changed] This is indeed very complicated from a forecasting perspective. This is the worst case scenario.

Economics

Barry Ritholtz

MAY 19, 2025

The Fed, he reminded us, was not authorized to manage the stability of the financial system or keep credit markets flowing and unfrozen; it was not the FOMC’s charge to address any of the myriad issues that had endangered the financial system’s functioning. A fiery speech from someone (was it Ron or Rand Paul?)

Marketing

CFO Strategic Partners

APRIL 14, 2025

Whether you hire internally, work with an interim CFO, or use fractional CFO services, the right partner will help you cast a SOLID financial vision, strategically manage cash flow, assemble the right team, and structure your financial systems and processes for the best outcomes.

Cash Flow Forecasting

Bramasol

JULY 16, 2025

Mergers, Acquisitions, and Industry Consolidation Consolidation in the Utilities Sector : Mergers and acquisitions are becoming more frequent in the power and utilities industry, often driven by the need to expand service coverage, integrate renewable energy assets, or improve financial performance.

SAP

Barry Ritholtz

MARCH 11, 2025

He calls out a lot of people who get things wrong, especially the doomsayers who not only have been forecasting recessions incorrectly for, I don’t know, the better part of 15 years, most especially since CO. You know, it’s, it’s all about a set of forecasts. It’s very much point forecast driven.

Economics

Generation CFO

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

I tend to steer away from using the word ‘transformation’” says Josh Weinberg, Head of Financial Systems and Change at Citizens Advice. . “In We’ve successfully implemented a new reporting, budgeting & forecasting tool and are now looking at the next systems change.” . Everyone has a role to play. Contact Us.

Financial Systems

PYMNTS

APRIL 14, 2020

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) cautioned that COVID-19 has made “cracks” in the worldwide financial system known and “will likely” have financial institutions encounter market and credit losses that will put their reserves to the test. unemployment is forecasted to reach 10.4 unemployment is forecasted to reach 10.4

Financial Systems

Generation CFO

JANUARY 21, 2022

Bulent’s role involved leading a team driving financial and operation integrations as part of this acquisition, which was no easy feat. Financially transforming. The acquisition involved almost 2,000 employees across both companies. And they were.

Financial Systems

Future CFO

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

According to non-profit research organisation APQC , when these systems are optimised and are able to produce reliable data that finance professionals and senior leaders trust, then automation can reduce the number of full-time equivalents (FTEs) needed in this area, even during busy seasons.

Forecasting

Spreadym

JUNE 6, 2023

Financial forecasting refers to the process of estimating or predicting future financial outcomes and performance based on historical data, trends, and assumptions. Financial forecasting is a critical aspect of financial planning and decision-making for businesses, organizations, and individuals.

Forecasting

CFO News Room

DECEMBER 24, 2022

Economists have been forecasting a recession for months now, and most see it starting early next year. It forecasts additional rate hikes, up to about 5.1% in 2023, and it does not forecast a recession. ” The central bank forecasts unemployment could rise next year to 4.6% April 6, 2020. related investing news.

Forecasting

Future CFO

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

For example, AI automates risk management and cash forecasting processes using machine learning to generate more accurate and timely predictions,” he elaborates. In what ways can finance enhance the organisation’s business resilience against regional disruptions through advanced AI-driven planning and forecasting?

Compliance

Centage

MAY 31, 2022

For truly effective forecasting, businesses and financial departments need to find new ways of assembling and analyzing data. The Need for Accurate Forecasting It’s no secret that accurate forecasting is essential in today’s complex economy. In fact, Centage’s survey revealed that improved reporting was the No.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

PYMNTS

AUGUST 6, 2020

In an interview, the London-based executive projected that a transition to an all-blockchain-based financial system, with all assets and liabilities native to that, could happen in “the next five to 10 years,” CNBC reported. “So PYMNTS noted this spring that Goldman Sachs has shifted its forecast on bitcoin.

Currencies

Global Finance

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Bangladesh has suffered years of financial system dysfunctionality. Still, the full extent of the malfeasance of Hasina’s Awami League regime is set to emerge, as Mansur described the “designed robbery of the financial system” in a BBC interview given shortly after his appointment. in 2023 and is forecast to hit 5.8%

Benchmarking

Future CFO

DECEMBER 31, 2021

According to Gartner , finance leaders anticipate a greater percentage of their time will be spent in improving flexibility of budgeting & forecasting (58%), closely followed by developing digital skills (56%) and redefining employee value proposition in hybrid environments. What does this mean to the finance and accounting team of 2022?

Leadership

Simply Treasury

JULY 12, 2021

These companies are often managing finance and treasury on separate financial systems which are poorly integrated, if integrated at all. From the complexity, lack of integration and absence of dedicated tools, big issues and problems arise over time. creating huge dangers for investors and stakeholders.

Treasury

Lime Light

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Cube FP&A is a well-known financial planning and analysis (FP&A) tool that has gained popularity for its ability to streamline financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting processes.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

PYMNTS

MAY 13, 2020

Seegolam noted that any digital currency would need to be distributed via the current banking system to steer clear of the risk of putting the island’s financial system in an uneven position. The action was, for the most part, forecasted after a court took the side of the U.S. In other news, JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Currencies

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

So, on Thursday, major Chinese lenders reduced their one-year loan prime rate, a key number used across the Chinese financial system, by 0.1 S&P also forecast that China’s annual economic rate could fall as low as 4.4 S&P had previously warned China that it would face a surge of bad loans numbering up to $1.1

Forecasting

Future CFO

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Despite recent data signalling continued disinflation in major developed economies, the continued resilience of the US consumer could yet lead to an ‘even-higher-for-even-longer’ interest rate scenario should demand data be stronger than expected and exceed central bank forecasts, the credit rating agency noted.

Credit Risk

CFO News Room

JANUARY 21, 2023

Despite that grim economic forecast, the first three days in Davos were taken up with discussions on EU/US trade issues and then Ukraine, with German chancellor Olaf Scholz and President Zelenskyy the leading speakers.

Economics

BlueLight

JUNE 2, 2020

How should we adjust the forecast going forward? Year-to-Date (YTD) & Full Year Forecast Source: Wall Street Prep The image above is a sample budget vs actual variance analysis. The left section is budget vs actual performance year-to-date and the right section is the full year budget and forecast. per sales representative.

Budgeting

Adam Kae

JULY 17, 2023

In this blog post, we will explore key financial strategies that can help you effectively scale your agency and drive long-term success. From budgeting and forecasting to optimizing revenue streams, we'll cover essential considerations to empower your agency's growth journey.

CFO

Spreadym

JUNE 27, 2023

FP&A is a process used by organizations to develop and manage their financial plans and make informed decisions based on financial analysis. It involves forecasting, budgeting, analyzing, and reporting financial information to support strategic planning and operational decision-making. annual or multi-year).

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Bramasol

JULY 26, 2024

The Expected Cost Plus Margin method involves forecasting your company's expected costs for satisfying a performance obligation and then adding an appropriate margin for the good or service. GAAP, IFRS) for various countries and ensuring accuracy in financial reporting can add significant complexity and time to the close process.

SAP

Michigan CFO

JUNE 7, 2023

Virtual CFOs offer a range of financial services tailored to the specific needs of businesses. Virtual CFOs act as strategic partners, helping businesses navigate financial challenges and capitalize on opportunities. Insights for Growth and Profitability: Virtual CFOs conduct profitability analysis and identify growth opportunities.

CFO

The Finance Weekly

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Task Automation Workforce planning tools help streamline tasks by automating processes such as demand forecasting, supply analysis, and scenario planning. Cube ,, Cube is a tool that assists organizations in managing their finances, budgets, forecasts, and headcount planning. Connects with various financial systems.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Beacon CFO Plus

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

These are just a few reasons to consider working with a seasoned part-time CFO as you launch your business: Financial Strategy and Planning: Startups often lack the financial expertise needed to develop sound strategies and plans for sustainable growth.

Startups

Global Finance

JULY 26, 2024

According to Anand Sampath, managing director and head of global payments, collections & implementation at FAB, APIs are revolutionizing corporate treasury functions in the Middle East by enabling greater automation, efficiency, and integration across financial systems. in 2023 but is forecast to pick up again to 3.6%

Cash Management

Global Finance

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

However, doing innovation sometimes means competing with the financial sector for people. In the recent past, with Pix [Brazil’s instant payments system] and Open Finance, for example, we have lost people to the financial system. This touches both the administrative and financial autonomy that we seek.

Banking

PYMNTS

APRIL 23, 2020

While we are experiencing an uncharted global pandemic, we recognize that our connected ecosystem will be significantly affected, undoubtedly reshaping many aspects of how businesses function — even though experts believe the financial system is stronger now than during the last financial crisis in 2008.

Vendor Management