How CFOS are balancing investments between technology and talent
CFO Dive
DECEMBER 5, 2022
As CFOs move from efficiency to value creation, where does the balance lie between investment in technology and investment in people?
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CFO Dive
DECEMBER 5, 2022
As CFOs move from efficiency to value creation, where does the balance lie between investment in technology and investment in people?
CFO Dive
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
Investing in digital skills can help financial leaders better prepare for the ‘autonomous finance’ future, where human employees collaborate alongside machines for best results.
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CFO Dive
OCTOBER 10, 2022
Most CFOs are evaluating technology investments on a case-by-case basis, while about 33% report they have the appetite for aggressive investment in order to outstrip their competitors, the study found.
Navigator SAP
JULY 28, 2023
They evolve faster and scale without heavy technology investment, they connect directly with other systems, they leverage data and automation, and soon they will use artificial intelligence for everything from insight to operational efficiency. The SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) is the central component of this new paradigm.
Future CFO
APRIL 27, 2022
CFOs might invest more in reporting automation, RPA, and process mining over the next two years when it comes to technologies in the category of process automation and optimisation, said Gartner recently. The advisory firm at end-2021 conducted a survey in which 400 CFOs were questioned on 16 different technologies within the category.
CFO News Room
DECEMBER 30, 2022
Micron Technology — Shares of the chipmaker dropped 2% after the stock got downgraded to hold from buy by Argus Research. ChargePoint — The maker of EV charging technology saw shares rise more than 4% after Q-GRG VII (CP) Investment Partners bought more than 1.4 million shares, according to a filing with the U.S.
CFO Dive
JANUARY 16, 2024
The technology also triggered concerns including the potential for data privacy risks and negative workforce impacts such as job displacement.
Collectiv
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
A potential recession is looming , many teams are still adjusting to a post-pandemic environment and technology is expanding at a rapid pace. With so much uncertainty and change, it’s difficult to decide how to make strategic investments. In particular, it’s difficult to balance technology and talent when planning for future growth.
Collectiv
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
A potential recession is looming , many teams are still adjusting to a post-pandemic environment and technology is expanding at a rapid pace. With so much uncertainty and change, it’s difficult to decide how to make strategic investments. In particular, it’s difficult to balance technology and talent when planning for future growth.
Future CFO
APRIL 1, 2024
Embracing technology has been proven an imperative among firms to remain relevant in talent attraction and acquisition. The ACCA-CA ANZ study reveals a significant trend: with 92% of individuals contemplating entry into the audit profession prioritise prospective employers' investment in and use of advanced technologies.
CFO Dive
JULY 18, 2022
Citigroup marches forward with technology investments as companies rethink their tech spending.
CFO News Room
DECEMBER 2, 2022
When Frances Lawrence was first brought in as Financial Director at software company FISCAL Technologies in 2019, the business was in real need of working capital to accelerate the growth curve. . Up until then, there had been no external investment and the organic growth had been steady but slow and achieved by hard graft.
CFO News Room
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Check out the companies making the biggest moves midday: SoFi Technologies — The fintech stock jumped more than 7% after a filing showed CEO Anthony Noto bought $5 million in common stock. Charter Communications — Charter Communications dropped more than 13% after CEO Thomas Rutledge said at an investor event the company will invest $5.5
CFO News
MAY 3, 2023
Rohit Anand says hiring would be in line with the revenue and the demand environment even as efforts would be on driving programs in training initiatives to get more success at redeploying people with skills in emerging technologies.
Future CFO
JUNE 14, 2022
Technology deficit in the boardroom is impacting enterprise investment and digital transformation, said Deloitte recently when releasing results of a survey of 500 directors and C-suite executives. Organisations are looking for stronger board engagement in their technology strategy. Survey highlights.
CFO News Room
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
From AI recruiting tools to industrial automation and robotic assistants, new digital technologies are transforming the modern workplace. But a growing body of research has begun to explore the nuanced ways in which technology is influencing the workplace and the workforce, shedding light on both its many benefits and substantial risks.
CFO News
JULY 13, 2023
Tata Technologies has offered to set up three common engineering facility centres (CBFCs) in Karnataka at an investment of Rs 2000 crore. The company representatives met industries minister MB Patil on Wednesday and submitted a formal proposal about their plans. The CBFCs will help MSME units, the minister said.
CFO News Room
DECEMBER 16, 2022
Maxar Technologies – Shares of the satellite owner and operator surged 122% following news that private equity firm Advent International will acquire the company and take it private in a deal valued at $6.4 The investment firm said it expects free cash flow at Lincoln National will remain pressured in 2023 and 2024.
E78 Partners
APRIL 9, 2024
In an era characterized by rapid digital transformation, businesses across the spectrum are leveraging technology to fuel progress, growth, and competitive advantage. In particular, private equity investors have actively harnessed technology to streamline portfolio company performance.
Future CFO
JUNE 2, 2022
Aiming to move closer to a data-centric enterprise, business leaders steps up technology investment drive, said EY recently when releasing results of a global survey. Business leaders report significant data and technology barriers to executing their transformation plans. Survey highlights. Survey highlights.
Future CFO
FEBRUARY 28, 2021
Finance functions are likely to invest in four emerging technologies, according to a Gartner survey of 167 finance organisations conducted last November. Digital investment and transformation are no longer things that CFOs can take a ‘wait and see’ approach on or throw small investments at,” Garvey noted.
CFO Alliance
OCTOBER 28, 2022
The post When, Why, & How to Invest in Technology Transformation for Your Finance Department appeared first on CFO Alliance.
CFO News Room
DECEMBER 29, 2022
You’ll be rewarded if you can invest it for the long haul. As this compound interest calculator demonstrates, investing $30,000 at a return of 8% for 20 years will leave you with $138,828. But where should you invest your $30,000? With that in mind, I wanted to review some of my top suggestions for investing $30,000 in 2023.
Future CFO
JANUARY 23, 2024
In the world we live in today, technological advancements play a crucial role in talent retention , even in the finance function. While it is not an obvious point to see at first, the finance team is impacted by the many shifts in technology hence the digital transformation that is transpiring within the function.
Future CFO
OCTOBER 18, 2023
With these tech investments , it is vital for financial leaders to take a macro-level view of their decisions. Improving customer experience Technology-driven solutions can help support efforts in improving overall customer experience. The post CFOs tap into strategic approach in tech investing appeared first on FutureCFO.
Future CFO
JULY 2, 2023
Technology spending in Asia Pacific will remain robust and grow by 5.8% In spite of challenges including fragile post-pandemic supply chains; a shortage of science, technology, and engineering workers; and questions around how quickly China can restart its economy, APAC’s technology spending will continue to grow by 6.8%
CFO Dive
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
Inefficient use of technology often takes root early. Knowing why employees avoid or under use new tools can help you leverage your spend.
Future CFO
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
As new technology flourish in today's global business scene, there is an observed growing concern among traditional accounting and finance roles that finance leaders must address. The post Addressing finance role concerns amid technology adoption appeared first on FutureCFO.
CFO News Room
NOVEMBER 18, 2022
If you have $500 to invest right now, you probably feel on top of the world. Many multi-millionaires started investing small sums, even $10 or $25 per month! The key to making your $500 grow is to put in an investment that suits your risk tolerance and goals and add more regularly. 13 Best Ways to Invest $500.
E78 Partners
MARCH 2, 2024
One of the common themes that emerged from these conversations was the need for simplification of their tech stack and reducing their technology spend. This is understandable, given the increasingly high cost of capital, which strains businesses’ investment in growth and IT budgets. ( no surprises! ) Here’s to a successful 2024!
Bramasol
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
This blog post provides an overview of these major waves of change based Bramasol's more than 27 years of working closely with CFOs and their stakeholders across many industry segments and technology innovation cycles. The Big Picture View CFOs are increasingly seen as strategic partners to the CEO and the board of directors.
Future CFO
MAY 29, 2022
CFOs are likely to maintain or increase enterprise digital investments in the next two years even if inflation persists, according to a Gartner survey of 199 senior finance leaders on May 13, 2022. Companies that drive the right enterprise digital investments have 2.7x Key findings. higher customer retention, 1.6x
Future CFO
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Business investment would increase though firms in many countries are dealing with the highest interest rates they have seen in years, said Grant Thornton recently. Globally, more than half of respondents the firm surveyed expect to increase investment across technology, R&D, and staff.
Future CFO
AUGUST 31, 2022
When it comes to CFO technology priority, back-office automation is seen as the key to cost reduction in the face of ongoing inflation, said Gartner recently. Survey respondents also indicated their plans to increase investments in pricing optimisation analytics, with 32% of respondents prioritising this area among their top three priorities.
Future CFO
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
Technology adoption in FP&A is set to accelerate, driven by macroeconomic uncertainty and ongoing disruptions, said Gartner recently. Six core recommendations Gartner has the following six core recommendations for finance functions to make the best of technology adoption in FP&A in 2022. appeared first on FutureCFO.
PYMNTS
SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
Emergent Technology, the blockchain technology company, announced on Tuesday (Sept. 25) that it has made a strategic investment in T Stamp Inc. Emergent Technology said it is deploying Trust Stamp’s technology across its G-Coin and Responsible Gold businesses.
Future CFO
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Digital leaders are confident that embracing technology across various areas of business is bringing productivity gains, according to a latest survey by KPMG. The KPMG Global Tech Report 2023 found that advancement in technology is not being slowed by the uncertainties in the economy.
Barry Ritholtz
NOVEMBER 18, 2023
This week, we speak with Brad Gerstner , founder and CEO of Altimeter Capital , a technology-focused investment firm, which has about $7 billion in assets under management. He explains how he launched Altimer as a founder-run venture fund with interests in both public and private investments.
Future CFO
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Emerging technologies such as generative AI have caught both business and tech leaders unprepared, said PwC recently. The post Emerging technologies: Business and tech leaders are unprepared appeared first on FutureCFO.
CFA Institute
DECEMBER 15, 2022
One AI equity trading model hints at the technology's potential to transform investment management.
PYMNTS
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
has said that it was chosen to be ByteDance’s “trusted technology provider” that will take over TikTok's American operations, and Alibaba is considering an investment in Grab. Technology Provider’. has said that ByteDance chose it to be the “trusted technology provider” that will take over TikTok’s American operations.
Future CFO
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Travel providers are embracing automation and next-generation technology to ease workforce constraints as they rebound from lows brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, said Deloitte recently. In a survey, nearly all airports and half of hotels said they are adopting new technology in response to the labour gap.
E78 Partners
MAY 3, 2023
Leveraging E78’s Comprehensive Due Diligence Process Due diligence is a critical aspect of private equity investments, as it allows investors to thoroughly evaluate potential opportunities and mitigate the risks associated with their investments.
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 8, 2020
As cloud technologies emerge to help financial institutions (FIs) drive digital innovation, Finastra has introduced its Fusion Payments To Go offering for small and medium-sized banks. In addition, Monese adopted Thought Machine’s cloud banking platform. RootAnt Finishes Seed Round With $1.46M. million. “The
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