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African Banking Roundtable: New Focus On Capital Markets

Global Finance

The conversation followed up on our discussion last year of the exit of some foreign banks from African markets and the new emphasis this places on the expansion of domestic banks, including pan-African institutions. How is this playing out in your markets? We need foreign savings. Fourth is Angola, with US$27 billion.

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FP&A’s Scope: What Is In And What Is Out?

Fpanda Club

Detailed workforce planning and head count analysis Hiring, onboarding, and managing personnel are typically the responsibility of human resources departments, rather than FP&A. This can lead to burnout, missed deadlines, and a loss of focus on high-value activities.

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The Future of Finance and Sustainability with Elizabeth Burns

CFO Talks

Notably, she reversed a decade-long loss at Coca-Cola, doubled profits, and restructured major funding. From the financial side, I am heavily involved in the scoping of the AFE, ensuring all financial models, scenario planning, and required returns are accurately detailed. Let’s take a step back in your career.

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10 Best Practices for FP&A

The Finance Weekly

Did you know that 35% of organizations identify data quality and timeliness as significant barriers to effective financial planning and analysis (FP&A)? According to Gartner, 53% of organizations do not fully achieve their strategic objectives, often due to poor planning. Adjust forecasts regularly to reflect market conditions.

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PodChats for FutureCFO: Architecting an agile finance function in the age of AI

Future CFO

Technological advancements, evolving market demands, and a heightened focus on sustainability are converging to reshape the finance landscape. This doesn't necessarily translate to job losses, but rather a shift in required skills. The finance function is undergoing a seismic shift.

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10 Types of Financial Models

The Finance Weekly

The Purpose of Financial Models Financial models serve various functions, such as: Budgeting and Financial Planning - Creating detailed budgets for internal planning. If the income statement shows a profit, it boosts the equity on the balance sheet. A loss decreases equity.

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Risk Without Reward? How Savvy CFOs Evaluate Investment Risks 

CFO Talks

Whether its expanding into a new market, acquiring a promising technology, or simply diversifying your organisations portfolio, every opportunity comes with a side of risk. Its not just about watching the markets but understanding how those movements impact your investment. Thats why you need a Plan B (and maybe even a Plan C).