CFO Dive

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The vast majority (90%) of finance leaders are projecting higher AI budgets in the coming year, with none planning a reduction, Gartner found.

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CFO Talks

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Embracing Flexibility in Leadership Roles: A Skill Every CFO Needs Flexibility isn’t about being indecisive or chaotic. A rigid approach might involve sticking to an existing budget and hoping the situation resolves itself. Instead, it’s about being willing to test new approaches on a small scale.

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CFO Talks

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The Inquisitive CFO: Leveraging Curiosity for Company Growth Curiosity is often overlooked as a professional skill. Yet, for a Chief Financial Officer (CFO), curiosity can be a secret weapon to drive company growth. Here’s how curiosity can transform the CFO role and lead to meaningful business growth. The result?

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CFO Dive

MAY 28, 2024

The Bethesda, Maryland-based biotech, which is facing liquidity pressures, appointed Gene Mack as its new finance chief in April.

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CFO Dive

AUGUST 19, 2022

companies are expanding their technology budgets to drive growth, PwC found in a survey. Despite the prospect of recession, more than half of U.S.

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CFO Dive

JANUARY 27, 2023

CFOs are overhauling their technology budgets as inflation, slumping economic growth and other external forces jeopardize their earnings targets.

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CFO Dive

OCTOBER 3, 2022

In this article, we'll go over both approaches to budgeting so you can pick the one that works best for your business.

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CFO Dive

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The budget airline’s CEO will receive a $3.8 million retention payment while its CFO will get $175,000, according to an SEC filing.

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The Charity CFO

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Nonprofit budgeting may be a source of dread for many, but there are ways to make the process (and outcome!) A well-crafted budget is a reflection of your mission and a roadmap to financial sustainability. Start with Your Mission Your nonprofits budget exists to advance your mission. much better.

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CFO Dive

AUGUST 27, 2024

Every transformation should include a robust and detailed business case with defensible and realistic numbers, writes ISG’s Jon Lightman.

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CFO Talks

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

How to Create Accurate Budgets for Business Units Budgeting is one of the most important things a business can do to stay financially healthy. A good budget helps a company plan its spending, control costs, and make smart decisions. Each department or business unit within a company needs its own budget.

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CFO Dive

JUNE 4, 2024

Tech executives, not CFOs, most often call the shots on cybersecurity spending at middle market companies, according to a recent RSM US survey.

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CFO Dive

JULY 3, 2024

Artificial intelligence is a key focal area as organizations scramble to keep up with threat actors, the study shows.

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Budgeting 353

CFO Dive

JUNE 23, 2022

Every CFO's in-house legal team has matters with well-defined outlays. The department should aim to realize those easy wins to show control is within reach, a budget specialist says.

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CFO News

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

In a detailed analysis, Robin Banerjee, a seasoned finance expert evaluates India's recent Union Budget 25-26, identifying critical steps to tackle slowing GDP growth, inflation, and employment challenges. Dive into Banerjee's insightful review to explore the budget's potential and limitations.

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CFO Dive

APRIL 25, 2024

Plans for slower gains to salaries align with Thursday data showing that economic growth slowed to just 1.6% last quarter, far less than expected.

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Focus CFO

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

This clarity not only informs your budget but also drives strategic decision-making across your entire organization. Here are five key ways to align your sales forecasting and budgeting processes for success in the year ahead. How will you build your budget? This does not, however, mean that the plan should not be adjusted.

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CFO Dive

MAY 21, 2024

As corporate AI expenditures grow, they will likely come under increased scrutiny in earnings calls, Gartner’s Frances Karamouzis said.

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Budgeting 284

CFO Dive

JANUARY 3, 2023

The PCAOB has stirred up criticism since SEC Chair Gary Gensler shook up its leadership and called for sharper regulation of the firms that audit public companies.

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Elizabeth Burns, CFO of Gas du Cameroon (GDC), exemplifies this balance, demonstrating how strategic financial leadership can support environmental responsibility. Similarly, Pieter De Jager, CFO of Tanga Cement, pointed to the complexity of transitioning to renewable energy sources. Elizabeth, thank you so much for joining us.

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CFO Thought Leader

MARCH 11, 2025

The moment 2X secured private equity backing in March 2023, CFO Brandon Sullivan knew expectations would shift overnight. Marketing budgets are always tight, and were able to deliver about 50% cost savings per hour of work without sacrificing quality. Theres gonna be a press release, he remembers thinking. First, cost efficiency.

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CFO Dive

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The study by CFO.com shows that companies are planning as if a recession will happen, even if there are mixed views about the economy.

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Budgeting Planning 278

CFO Dive

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Salaries will likely rise at a robust clip even though the job market since the pandemic has gradually cooled, the Conference Board said.

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CFO Plans

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Start Your Financial Transformation Today with expert guidance from CFO Plans. This article delves into how tech startups can navigate financial complexities, leveraging the strategic insights of a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and other vital financial strategies. Optimize Your Budget with Strategic Planning from CFO experts.

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CFO Dive

MAY 14, 2024

Accounting for every dollar was largely just an elusive aspiration in finance circles — until artificial intelligence arrived, writes Globality’s Seth Catalli.

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CFO Talks

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Optimising Budgets: Strategies for Effective Financial Forecasting Financial forecasting plays a crucial role in managing budgets effectively. This article explores practical strategies to improve financial forecasting, helping businesses make informed decisions and optimise their budgets. What is Financial Forecasting?

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CFO Thought Leader

JANUARY 21, 2025

Stacy Tumarkin unexpectedly found herself stepping into the CFO seattwiceearning the moniker The Accidental CFO. I was only 26 when I first became CFO, Tumarkin tells us, recalling how imposter syndrome quickly followed. I was only 26 when I first became CFO, Tumarkin tells us, recalling how []

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CFO Dive

AUGUST 5, 2022

Forty percent of CFOs are planning to hike up IT spending in the next 12 months, with many seeking to tap automation to collect key financial insights.

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Budgeting Planning 318

CFO Dive

DECEMBER 5, 2022

While some companies are splurging, the share of businesses surveyed that have holiday parties teed up is hovering near a pre-pandemic low.

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Budgeting 261

CFO Dive

JANUARY 17, 2023

Concern about higher wages and a skilled labor shortage are foremost in CFOs minds as they grapple with continued economic headwinds.

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Budgeting Planning Economics 273

CFO Dive

JANUARY 12, 2024

Although improving some taxpayer services, the IRS has overstated its progress by claiming to answer 85% of calls, the national taxpayer advocate said.

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Budgeting 284

CFO Dive

JULY 14, 2023

The majoriy of finance departments studied were about as efficient as a “monster truck,” a Hackett Group researcher said. There are steps companies can take to make them run more like Priuses.

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Finance Budgeting 246

CFO Thought Leader

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Having proven her ability to guide companies to liquidity events and beyond, Cheng had established a new benchmark for any next move: she wanted to steer a firm toward an IPO while serving as its CFO. At first glance, Jellyfish didnt fit Chengs established criteria for her next CFO position. Jellyfish www.jellyfish.co

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CFO Thought Leader

DECEMBER 10, 2024

These are the three Ps that guide CFO Zach Johnsons data-driven approach to financial leadership. ” Zach Johnson, CFO, Cribl CFO Playbook: Prioritizes holistic metrics (like Rule of 40) to balance growth and profitability. Johnsons career journey provides the context for this unique framework.

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CFO Dive

MAY 24, 2022

Many compliance executives lack the funding needed to contain an expanding range of risks, Accenture found in a survey.

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Future CFO

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Sustainability and cost efficiency In terms of the role of CFOs in navigating sustainability-related initiatives and cost efficiency, Johary believes that they are a strong contender to lead the organisation. Further, risk management is another area where the CFO shines.

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CFO Thought Leader

JANUARY 6, 2025

Seymours path to the CFO office was paved by a broad advisory background, where she honed her ability to identify leaky taps and champion data-driven decisions. – Emma Seymour, CFO, Deputy CFOTL: Tell us about Deputy what does this co pany do and what are its offerings today?

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