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Lockheed has ‘mechanisms’ to recover tariff impacts, new CFO says

CFO Dive

Just days after taking the defense contractor’s CFO seat, Evan Scott said Tuesday that he was “comfortable” with the company’s approach to mitigating tariff impacts.

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Streamlining Success: Best Practices for SAP Data Migration

Navigator SAP

When a business modernizes its backend with the move to SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition , the public cloud version of SAPs flagship S/4HANA ERP solution, data from the companys old business system will need to be moved into the new ERP. As anyone who has migrated business data will tell you, though, such migrations are not a simple task. SAP data migration is no exception.

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Streamlining Processes with SAP’s Integration Business Planning (IBP) Solution

Navigator SAP

Aligning supply chain considerations with sales, production, and forecasting is exactly the sort of problem that enterprise resource planning (ERP) was designed to solve. Coordinating departments and getting an overall view of business dynamics for smart supply chain decisions is devilishly hard without analytics and unified operations. So, as you might expect, the SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition solution has an application for this sort of supply chain planning: SAPs Integration Business Plann

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Buy the Dip: The Draw and Dangers of Contrarian Investing!

Musings on Markets

When markets are in free fall, there is a great deal of advice that is meted out to investors, and one is to just buy the dip , i.e., buy beaten down stocks, in the hope that they will recover, or the entire market, if it is down. "Buying the dip" falls into a broad group of investment strategies that can be classified as "contrarian", where investors act in contrast to what the rest of the market is doing at the time, buying (selling) when the vast majority are selling (buying) , and it has bee

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8 Pillars of Leadership Development

Great leadership development is the key to sustainable business growth. Are you ready to design an effective program? HR can use Paycor’s framework to: Set achievable goals. Align employee and company needs. Support different learning styles. Empower the next generation of leaders. Invest in your company’s future with a strong leadership development program.

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Is Your Website Working for You? The Nonprofit Guide to Smart Digital Marketing

The Charity CFO

Is Your Website Working for You? The Nonprofit Guide to Smart Digital Marketing If you’re a nonprofit leader feeling overwhelmed by digital marketingor unsure if your website is even helping you anymorethis episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast is for you. Tosha sits down with Lou Kotsinis, CEO of BCS Interactive , to unpack how nonprofit marketing is evolving and what it really takes to thrive in the digital space today.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (April 19–20)

Nerd's Eye View

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that as total household financial wealth grew to a record high of $90 trillion at the end of 2024, so too did the number of households advancing up the wealth ladder, with the High-Net-Worth (HNW) category of households with at least $5 million seeing a significant gain.

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NFRA inspections expose critical lapses in top audit firms’ practices: From auditor independence violations to lax scrutiny

CFO News

NFRA's latest audit inspections reveal critical flaws in Indias top audit firms, including compromised auditor independence, poor documentation, and inadequate scrutiny of related party transactions. What steps are firms taking to address these issues, and how is NFRA ensuring reform? Here are complete details of what is wrong with Indias auditing and audit firms and what firms are doing to overcome lapses.

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Tariffs put execs in ‘gray rhino’ risk territory

CFO Dive

PwC projects the total annual value of proposed and potential U.S. tariffs levied could jump 13-fold to $989 billion from pre-election levels.

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Business Continuity Planning and Risk Management

CFO Selections

One of your most important tasks as a business leader and manager is mitigating risk. Understanding what kind of risk exists, planning for the impact of this risk, and executing continuity plans to keep the organization operational during a disruption is of paramount importance. The earlier risk can be identified, assessed, managed, and integrated into strategic planning, the better.

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Smart Tech + Human Expertise = How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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Forecast Like a CFO, Not a Fortune Teller 

CFO Talks

Forecast Like a CFO, Not a Fortune Teller If your forecast still fits neatly on a spreadsheet tab and assumes the world will behave, its time for a rethink. Because lets face these days, planning the future on a single-track projection is like betting the farm on a weather forecast. As a CFO, you arent here to hope the numbers work out. Youre here to make sure they do, no matter what storm hits.

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From Emotion To Logic: 6 Questions To Help Clients Navigate Market-Related Fears Productively

Nerd's Eye View

During periods of market volatility, it's common for financial advisors to receive calls from clients who are nervous about what a steep market decline might mean for their portfolio and long-term financial goals. In these moments, an advisor's first instinct might be to take a logic-based approach – citing long-term market trends and encouraging the client to stay invested.

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Prologis CFO says ‘disconnected world’ requires more warehousing

CFO Dive

“Even with the pause in some tariffs or resolution of others, customers simply lack a steady backdrop upon which to plan,” the industrial real estate company’s CFO said.

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In focus: Agility, adaptability for effective finance leadership

Future CFO

Agility and adaptability emerges as the most essential quality for effective finance leadership in the digital era, according to a poll conducted by Cxociety. During the recently concluded 5th Annual FutureCFO Conference in the Philippines, with the theme Pathways Towards Differentiated Success , 64% of respondents say they see the importance of agility and adaptability amid the ever-changing business landscape with digital transformation at hand.

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Protect What Matters: Rethinking Finance Ops In A Digital World

Speaker: Cheryl J. Muldrew-McMurtry

Distributed finance teams are rewriting how the back-office runs, and attackers are taking notes. Disconnected workflows, process blind spots, and rising cyber threats are more than just growing pains—they’re liabilities. The challenge isn’t just going remote. It’s building resilient systems that protect accuracy, control, and speed across every transaction and touchpoint.

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Stop the Tug of War and Start the Turnaround 

CFO Talks

Conflict Resolution for CFOs Who Want to Win Without a Fight As a CFO, youre often the adult in the room. When tension riseswhether over budget allocations, risk appetite, performance metrics, or boardroom politicsall eyes turn to you. Not because youre the loudest, but because youre expected to bring clarity, calm, and commercial sense. Conflict is unavoidable.

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How to Avoid Common Business Mistakes That Can Hurt Your Future Loan Chances

CSC Advisors

Business owners and managers work diligently to ensure that operations run smoothly. However, even small business mistakes can follow us for years, especially when we seek new loans. Lenders care much more than our business ideathey want accuracy, planning, and proof that we handle our finances well. By identifying these issues and making changes early, we increase our chances of securing the necessary funding when the time comes.

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From Emotion To Logic: 6 Questions To Help Clients Work Through Market-Related Fears Productively

Nerd's Eye View

During periods of market volatility, it's common for financial advisors to receive calls from clients who are nervous about what a steep market decline might mean for their portfolio and long-term financial goals. In these moments, an advisor's first instinct might be to take a logic-based approach – citing long-term market trends and encouraging the client to stay invested.

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No turning back: How disruption is accelerating era of next-gen CFO

CFO Dive

“To navigate this new era, finance leaders must rethink their traditional approaches,” writes WNS executive Krishnan Raghunathan.

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The AI Race Isn’t Just About Tech Superiority – Its the Supply Chain, Stupid!

The race to dominate AI is no longer about who has the smartest algorithms — it's about who can build and scale faster. Behind every AI breakthrough lies a battle for resources: data centers, compute hardware, power, and telecom infrastructure. And right now, even tech giants are hitting a wall. Our latest white paper reveals the six critical supply chain elements that are increasingly separating AI leaders from the rest.

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Singapore Inc: Expanding horizons in ASEAN and beyond

Future CFO

As economic headwinds collide with unprecedented opportunity, Singapore's financial vanguards gathered recently to confront the uncomfortable truth: expand or expire. The 9 April 2025 CFO Forum hosted by Airwallex didnt just discuss expansion it exposed the raw calculus of survival for Singapore Inc. in todays cutthroat global marketplace. During the riveting panel discussion, Ershad Ahamed , head of Southeast Asia at Airwallex joined JJ Ang , chief financial officer at Carousell Group , Musa

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Turning the Financial Tuning Fork – Mastering Instruments for Strategic Impact 

CFO Talks

Turning the Financial Tuning Fork Mastering Instruments for Strategic Impact When a CFO makes the wrong call on funding, risk, or liquidity, it doesnt just dent the balance sheetit rattles the entire business. Financial instruments are the tools of your trade. But in todays market, theyre more than thattheyre strategic weapons. Used well, they protect margins, unlock growth, and buy credibility.

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The Better Route: Inside a CFO’s Approach to AI-Driven Growth | Chris Greiner, CFO, Zeta Global

CFO Thought Leader

A Finance Strategic Moment While living in Shanghai, Chris Greiner learned a lasting lesson in problem-solving when a narrower lane repainting cut his commute time in half. The insight: transformation doesnt always require new infrastructurejust a smarter approach. Now Watch Our Complete Episode Featuring CFO Chris Greiner of Zeta Global In our latest discussion, Zeta Global CFO Chris Greiner reflects on his teams role in navigating economic volatility while advancing long-term growth.

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#FASuccess Ep 434: Attracting HNW Clients By Focusing Not On Estate But Legacy Planning Instead, With Vanessa N. Martinez

Nerd's Eye View

Welcome everyone! Welcome to the 434th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Vanessa N. Martinez. Vanessa is the CEO of Expressive Wealth, an RIA based in Chicago, Illinois, that oversees $135 million in assets under management for approximately 70 client households, including 10 ‘core' ultra-high-net-worth families.

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2025 Global Finance Leaders Survey

79% of finance leaders we surveyed say they play a multifaceted role—ensuring financial stability, managing risk, and enabling transformation. In our 2025 Global Finance Leaders Survey, 751 global leaders shared their biggest challenges, top priorities, and outlook for the year ahead. Here’s what you’ll learn in the survey report: An in-depth look at different leadership approaches and what they mean for finance leaders Top challenges facing finance leaders, from data reliability to talent manag

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Are you fighting fraud blind? The role of AI in real-time detection

CFO Dive

Roughly two-thirds of corporate fraud goes undetected.

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AI-Powered Value Creation: Mastering Data Readiness for Private Equity in 2025

E78 Partners

In 2025, private equity (PE) firms and PE-backed companies are leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to drive value creation amid economic complexity and technological disruption. Data readiness emerges as the linchpin for unlocking AIs potential. This article explores how sponsors and portfolio companies can prepare data for AI, aligning with key trends like operational efficiency, digital transformation, and exit preparation.

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The Big Think: “Smart is good. Smart and lucky is better”

Barry Ritholtz

I had a great conversation with Eric Markowitz of The Big Think about HNTI. He focuses on all the right things: “As Ritholtz puts it, The book is ostensibly about investing. But if you strip it down to its most basic form, its about decision-making, judgment, and behavior. He likens smart investing to participating in humanitys progress buying into the slow, compounding gains of innovation, from safer cars to better sneakers.

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Debt Down, Opportunity Curve Upward | Jerome Upton, CFO, Genworth Financial

CFO Thought Leader

A Finance Strategic Moment Facing a liquidity crunch, Upton convened a crossfunctional team, ran downsidefocused scenario models on every business, and pinpointed one unit for divestiture. A swift minority IPO abroad raised capital at a premium valuation, cut leverage, strengthened Genworths balance sheetand put Uptons strategic acumen squarely on the CEOs radar.

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How to Set Better OKRs and Drive Results

Before you can achieve success, you have to define it. Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) give you the framework to do just that. Paycor’s free guide includes a step-by-step process leaders can use to work toward – and achieve – their loftiest business goals.