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The risks CFOs must face in 2024

Future CFO

By leveraging advanced analytics and cloud technology, CFOs can drive strategic insights, improve forecasting accuracy, and optimise cash management. With the proliferation of risks, such as geopolitical tensions and cyber breaches, CFOs and the executive team must practice agility and transparency.

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Transforming business with digital trade finance

Future CFO

Iain MacLennan , head of trade and supply chain finance at Finastra , believes that digitalisation is a transformative force across businesses, as it redefines how they engage, operate, and innovate through integrating advanced technologies like artificial intelligence or blockchain.

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Managing the rising cost of cybersecurity: Strategies for CFOs

CFO Talks

Understanding the rising costs of cybersecurity: The cost of cybersecurity continues to escalate, driven by the increasing complexity of cyber threats, regulatory compliance requirements and the growing reliance on digital technologies.

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Fractional CFOs for SMEs

Beacon CFO Plus

No matter your industry, you must keep up with ever-changing market competition, regulatory requirements, talent acquisition needs, and new technology adoption. If you manage an SME—referring to a Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise—you may look to a fractional CFO to provide strategic financial expertise and guidance.

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FP&A best practices for 2024

Centage

Finance teams often get asked to do more with less, which makes it important that you adopt the right FP&A tools to amplify your capabilities and create more time for strategic planning. Embracing technological advancements in FP&A The finance team isn’t usually first in line to get the latest new software or tech.

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Five Focal Points for Future-Ready CFOs

CFO Leadership

Our research indicates that many finance leaders are deploying procurement spending analyses, technology cost-containment approaches, and new assessments of organizational processes and performance. To support these activities, CFOs also are prioritizing investments that strengthen data models and data governance.

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Beyond the Basics: 7 Key Focus Areas for New CFOs

CFO Talks

This transformation is driven by several factors, including rapid technological advancements, globalization, and an increasingly complex regulatory landscape. They play a crucial role in strategic planning, risk management, and driving innovation, extending their influence far beyond the finance department.