CFO Leadership

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The level of uncertainty and velocity of change in today’s global marketplace continues to produce an array of potential risks that can disrupt an organization’s business model and strategic plan on very short notice. Setting the Finance Function Up for Success in 2023 first appeared on CFO Leadership.

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Focus CFO

MAY 25, 2023

Ron is an experienced CFO with nearly 25 years of experience, holding extensive leadership roles, including serving on boards of private companies. We are delighted to announce that Brent Smith has joined the FocusCFO team, and is our first Houston-based team member.

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Beacon CFO Plus

JANUARY 30, 2024

Our expertise in financial modeling, due diligence, and strategic planning can streamline the transition process and contribute to its success. Mergers, Acquisitions, or Restructuring An outsourced CFO can play a pivotal role during any period of significant change—such as a merger, acquisition, or internal reorganization.

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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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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Kang will be responsible for leading the strategic planning, implementation, and managing of all the firm's financial activities alongside Executive Chairman and Co-Founder, Dr Bo Bai. Singapore-based digital asset platform MetaComp announced the appointment of John Kang as CFO.

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Future CFO

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Flexibility Fractional CFOs can be engaged for specific tasks or projects, such as financial analysis , fundraising, budgeting, strategic planning or improving financial processes. Strategic guidance Fractional CFOs can provide valuable strategic insight to help guide the company's financial decisions and long-term planning.

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CFO Thought Leader

APRIL 7, 2024

Based on Planning Ace Jeff Woolard’s comments, here are five key themes highlighted: Cross-Functional Impact of Finance: 1.Woolard This perspective enables finance to have a significant impact beyond traditional financial roles, extending into product development and strategic planning.

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CFO Simplified

APRIL 15, 2024

Are you missing Strategic Planning? Let’s quickly get through the first three items in any strategic plan. Not only will the loss of a key individual be less damaging to the organization overall, but as you grow, more staff will be able to take on leadership positions. Here’s a quick review.

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CFO Selections

JUNE 8, 2022

Rising inflation, COVID surges, interest rate hikes, a dramatic increase in the cost of living, the war in Ukraine, and a potential recession all have business leadership mired in a constant state of uncertainty. Today’s culture is wrought with uncertainty that is absolutely sweeping through every industry.

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CFO Selections

MARCH 4, 2024

A decision tree is a critical part of strategic planning because it allows decision makers to analyze the effects of a significant change throughout different areas of the business. For decision trees with complicated calculations, a software program can assign values and probabilities to streamline decision-making.

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E78 Partners

AUGUST 24, 2023

Understanding the Role of an Interim CFO An Interim CFO is a seasoned financial executive who steps into an organization on a temporary basis to provide leadership, strategic guidance, and hands-on financial expertise. Rapid Growth: Scaling a business requires robust financial planning and management.

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Focus CFO

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Turning Goals into a Strategic Plan. A long to-do list or a list of goals is not a strategic plan. Businesses that set goals and try to hit them without an overarching strategic plan can end up wasting resources, pulling their teams in too many directions, and thwarting their own expansion efforts.

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CFO Simplified

APRIL 19, 2023

Succession planning is not only about determining your organization’s next leader, but also about creating a continuous process that assesses organizational needs and builds a climate for an executive to succeed. An effective succession plan must be linked to the organization’s strategic plan, mission, and vision.

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CFO Leadership

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Proactive and strategic planning in advance of exiting a business will ease the transition whether it’s passing the company on or divesting entirely. Succession planning: Good succession planning involves deliberation over what is needed for the long-term success of a business.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

PSCU has appointed Denise Stevens as senior vice president and chief product officer, while Scott Young will head the product delivery leadership team as vice president of innovation, PSCU announced today (Feb. She will also manage the PSCU’s strategic partnerships, and its Enterprise Project Management Office. “As

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CFO Talks

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Critical challenges for CFOs: CFOs face significant challenges in figuring out how to spend money on cybersecurity and setting up plans to respond to cyber threats early. Balancing the need for cybersecurity measures with budgetary constraints requires careful strategic planning and resource allocation.

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VCFO

JUNE 29, 2023

How Cracks in Nonprofit Finance & Compliance Creep In Nonprofit CEOs rely on their organization’s CFO to provide sound fiscal management, ensure full compliance, and be strategic partners. They also rely on the CFO’s leadership, providing up to date communication, and accurate financial reporting.

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PYMNTS

MAY 27, 2020

To lead strategic planning for the firm overall and in conjunction with its regional teams, Chris Newkirk is coming to Visa Inc. Newkirk has held multiple leadership roles at Capital One since 2008, most recently as president of Small Business, International & Walmart Partnership. as its new chief strategy officer.

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Beacon CFO Plus

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Strategic Planning: Fractional CFOs contribute to overall business strategy by aligning your company’s financial goals with broader organizational objectives. Exit Strategies: For SME owners looking to exit their business, fractional CFOs can help with financial planning and structuring the sale to maximize value.

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CFO Simplified

MARCH 27, 2022

This, however, does not necessarily mean that strategic planning is off the table. A proactive way for business owners to mitigate their risk is through contingency planning. This considered, the role of CFOs in contingency planning and crisis management is indispensable. Risk Management and Leadership.

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CFO Leadership

JANUARY 5, 2024

Business planning and analysis Financial planning and analysis, profitability reporting and analysis, strategic planning, and enhanced data analytics (collectively, BP&A) are among the highest-ranked priorities for CFOs and finance teams to address in the coming year.

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Finance leaders need to adopt new technological advancements to streamline financial planning and analysis, reporting and finance operation process.” Most challenging aspects of finance leadership in 2022 Wong opined that the COVID pandemic led to a sharp inflexion point. Finance is right there in the thick of things.

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Future CFO

MARCH 24, 2024

Alvin Ip: A typical day in my role as Aspire's CFO is a dynamic mix of strategic planning, collaboration, and decision-making. Strategic planning takes a significant portion of my day, where we delve into overarching strategies, team organization, and directional considerations.

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E78 Partners

MAY 23, 2023

As investor activity continues to increase, the demand for strong executive leadership, particularly Chief Financial Officers (CFOs), is on the rise. CFOs are assuming more active leadership within their organizations and play a crucial role in C-suite decision-making. These situations often give rise to broader management changes.

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The Finance Weekly

MARCH 25, 2024

Pichette's notable contributions to Alphabet's transition from Google improved its operational efficiency and leadership in sustainability initiatives. His expertise and leadership make him a valuable asset as CFO. In recognition of his role, Pichette received a total compensation package of $16.5 million and stock awards worth $11.2

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VCFO

AUGUST 18, 2022

For the CPO, this means shaping and carrying out a strategic plan that unlocks that people potential via a high level of employee engagement. The CPO listens to the challenges, concerns, needs, and opportunities of the broader leadership team and acts as a valued partner in helping them accomplish their objectives.

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VCFO

JUNE 19, 2023

To erase the corporate-manufacturing divide, leadership must establish a culture that demonstrates they care and value the perspectives of employees in tangible and practical ways. Here’s how to make that happen: Ensure Leadership Presence and Engagement Culture starts at the top. It also shows respect.

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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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Future CFO

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

FutureCFO spoke to Nobuaki Hojo , a veteran finance professional and head of APJ specialised regional controlling for SAP, for his perspective on the dynamics influencing the FP&A role, and its repercussions to leadership and the company. What are the three most challenging aspects of being a finance leader in 2022?

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Jedox Finance

JUNE 26, 2019

In addition, finance needs to work in tandem with the company’s digital plans. Digital leadership is deployed throughout a company, creating an IT strategic plan including data management practices. Change needs leadership to be successful, and the CFO is the logical sponsor of a Finance transformation.

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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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The Charity CFO

JUNE 10, 2022

PRO TIP: To get even more capacity from your finance committee, include them in your strategic plan! Every nonprofit should periodically develop a strategic plan. As part of the strategic plan, your organization should set goals for financial oversight and the overall accounting function.

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Future CFO

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The interview is part of FutureCFO's Female Leadership in Finance Series. My greatest strengths lie in customer management and strategic planning. This means not only talking about leadership values but also embodying them in my actions.

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The Charity CFO

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Leadership And Management Skills. They should have experience leading and motivating teams, as well as experience developing and implementing strategic plans. They must also be able to work closely with other department heads to develop and implement strategic plans that achieve the organization’s goals.

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Focus CFO

MARCH 3, 2022

However, with guidance and strategic planning led by an experienced CFO, organizations will be well equipped to weather the storm. . The CFO—either a full-time CFO or a Fractional CFO embedded in the leadership team—has a critical role in response to the current inflationary cycle and the resulting uncertainties. LEARN MORE.

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VCFO

APRIL 21, 2022

Gary takes pride in his aptitude for organizational development, has significant experience as a senior advisor to leadership, and excels in formulating strategies to facilitate the attainment of business targets.

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VCFO

MARCH 6, 2024

If the deal does go through, leadership will be prepared and have HR’s continued support through transition. Information acquired by HR during the due diligence phase could move evaluators to conclude that anticipated and potential risks related to bringing these workforces together outweigh other potential benefits.

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