CFO Talks

JULY 4, 2024

Understand and Adapt to Customer Payment Preferences One of the critical roles of a modern CFO is to ensure that the company’s financial systems are aligned with customer preferences. Leverage Digital Payments for Efficiency The shift towards digital payments is not just a trend; it’s a strategic necessity.

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CFO Strategic Planning Currencies Prioritization 52

Michigan CFO

JUNE 7, 2023

Virtual CFOs leverage cloud-based accounting systems, collaborative tools, and remote communication to provide financial services to businesses on a part-time or “fractional” basis. Virtual CFOs act as strategic partners, helping businesses navigate financial challenges and capitalize on opportunities.

CFO 52

CFO Problem Solving Budgeting Financial Systems 52

Adam Kae

JULY 17, 2023

At Adam Kae & Associates, we not only create financial strategies and financial systems for digital marketing agencies, but we are instrumental in helping successfully implement them. We'll also cover cash flow forecasting techniques and risk management to minimize financial uncertainties.

CFO 52

CFO Marketing Cash Flow Forecasting Forecasting 52

Barry Ritholtz

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

But when you look at emerging markets and when you look at value, the opportunity for alpha is much, much greater than it is in traditional large cap growth stocks in the US And a lot of managers in that space actually beat their benchmark. So I had some experience in Africa that was able to leverage for this role. Makes sense.

Investments 59

Investments Economics Marketing Benchmarking 59

Future CFO

MAY 2, 2023

Therefore, leveraging cloud-based automation can help the finance function streamline its internal processes to achieve greater accuracy in lesser time. Some examples include the number of manual financial processes, the accuracy of financial reporting and financial forecasts, the time taken for the month-end close process and so on.

Finance 52

Finance Benchmarking Communication Education 52

Planful

DECEMBER 28, 2016

The Hackett Group benchmark research shows that world-class companies will consolidate and close the month-end books within 3 days, and report within 2 days. This includes looking at industry benchmarks and implementing best practices. Technology should be leveraged as an enabler of an improved process, not the answer in itself.

Benchmarking 40

Benchmarking Reconciliations Data Analysis Technology 40

CFO Talks

MARCH 19, 2024

Identifying Strategic Priorities The process begins with a thorough analysis of the current financial landscape and an evaluation of emerging technologies, like AI, that can significantly enhance operational efficiencies. Leading by Example Consider a CFO who champions the adoption of a new cloud-based financial system.

CFO 52

CFO Communication Finance Budgeting 52