CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Fostering Strong Relationships for Organisational Growth Every CFO knows that balancing financial targets with operational efficiency is challenging enough—but in today’s world, there’s another crucial factor: relationships. Leading by Example Finance teams often look to the CFO for cues on communication and collaboration.

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CFO Thought Leader

APRIL 17, 2025

Now Watch our Complete Episode Featuring CFO Brian McClintock of Fussion Connect Fusion Connect CFO Brian McClintock recounts his path from credit collections to serial turnaround leader in telecom. CFO Strategy Playbook Calmly turn deficits into datadriven action. Prioritize bookingsminuschurn and customer experience metrics.

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Global Finance

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Since January 2023, Boudewijn van Schak has been CFO of Amsterdam-based Avantium. Boudewijn van Schak: I dont have a traditional CFO background. Transitioning from my previous roles in banking and at SBM Offshore in oil and gas to a CFO role with a broad portfolio was a significant step. Van Schak: Yes and no.

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CFO Talks

APRIL 9, 2025

What Every CFO Should Know to Protect the Business (and Their Career) You dont need to be an actuary or compliance expert to understand risk. But for the CFO, risk is anything that can derail strategic goals, interrupt operations, or eat into the bottom line. Risk management isnt a luxury, its a core leadership function.

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CFO Thought Leader

JANUARY 27, 2025

Arriving at a high school in Cape Town, South Africa, without speaking English, Cosmin Pitigoi faced an immediate communication challenge. Years later, that same resolve reemerged in eBays IR function, where Pitigoi realized the company’s available data was falling short in communicating the breadth of eBay’s story.

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Future CFO

JANUARY 14, 2025

Huggins advises those aspiring to transition towards the finance leadership role, saying " it is easier to move within a similar industry to a new role such as a Finance Director (FD) to CFO or COO, or a CFO to CEO." For the Knight Frank Greater China COO, the latter perhaps takes a longer time to achieve.

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CFO News Room

DECEMBER 31, 2022

Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Shaw Communications (SJR) – Canada’s Competition Tribunal dismissed an attempt by the country’s competition watchdog to block the $26 billion acquisition of the telecom company by rival Rogers Communications (RCI). Shaw surged 10.1%

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Future CFO

OCTOBER 27, 2024

The CFO’s role inarguably has evolved over the years, beyond traditional financial management encompassing strategic decision-making and risk mitigation. Considering the CFOs’ expertise in financial management, risk assessment, and strategic planning is vital in mastering the complexities of balancing these two goals.

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

As the CFO, you need to bridge these worlds effectively. As a CFO, you’re not just preparing one financial report—you’re preparing two, and they need to align without creating confusion for your investors. Lessons for CFOs Being a CFO for a cross-listed company is about more than just numbers; it’s about strategy.

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CFO Thought Leader

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Ashim Gupta, who has evolved from a pre-IPO CFO to now serving as both CFO and COO, is busy redefining the role of finance in driving growth and innovation. Transparent communication with the investment community has been key to this evolution.

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Members’ Profile: Rofhiwa Irene Singo In this edition of our CFO Spotlight series, we are featuring Rofhiwa Irene Singo, an accomplished finance leader whose journey is a testament to resilience, adaptability, and impactful leadership. What key skills should a newly qualified accountant develop on their path to becoming a CFO?

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CFO News

MARCH 9, 2025

The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) has called for enhanced communication between auditors and audit committees regarding complex tax estimates under Ind AS 12, particularly Deferred Tax Assets (DTAs) and Liabilities (DTLs).

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CFO Talks

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Members’ Profile: Christopher Holton In this edition of our CFO Spotlight series, we are featuring Christopher Holton, whose career reflects a deep commitment to both personal and professional growth. a CFO is a Constructive Critic; Ardent Supporter; Conscientious Objector; Conscience to the leadership team. No one is the same.

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CFO Thought Leader

JANUARY 30, 2025

Inside The Mentoring Round , PairSoft CFO Matt Collis shares his leadership philosophy on transparency, communication, and cultural alignment. He believes employees want to add value but need clarity on expectations to stay engaged. For Collis, scaling isnt just about numbers; its about fostering a shared vision.

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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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CFO Dive

AUGUST 1, 2022

As companies continue to face challenges in mobile communications — from both an administrative and budget perspective — better solutions are sorely needed.

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CFO Talks

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The Key to Effective Risk Management in Business with Chris Weeks, CFO Center UK In the latest CFO Club podcast, we had the pleasure of hosting Chris Weeks from CFO Center UK. He shared an example from his time at Shell when an earthquake in Turkey disrupted communication, making it impossible to check on employees.

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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 Talks

APRIL 8, 2025

Making Sense of Complexity: How CFOs Build Clarity Across the Business In todays fast-paced and data-rich environment, the role of the Chief Financial Officer has evolved into something far more dynamic than traditional financial oversight. The CFO, therefore, becomes a translator of value. Turning figures into foresight.

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Global Finance

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Starting in February, the 32-year-old heir will work alongside LVMH’s longtime CFO, Jean-Jacques Guiony, who will also join Moët Hennessy as its new CEO. The unit includes champagne houses Moët & Chandon, Dom Pérignon, and Veuve Clicquot, as well as cognac brand Hennessy. which LVMH bought for $15.8 billion in 2021.

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CFO Talks

OCTOBER 28, 2024

As CFOs, we play an important role in guiding organisations not only to financial success but to sustainable success built on a foundation of ethical performance. Set the Tone at the Top A culture of ethics must start with the leaders, especially the CFO and executive team. Here’s a practical guide to building that culture.

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CFO Thought Leader

JANUARY 15, 2025

Read More Today, Wong serves as CFO of Clara Analytics, where he orchestrates data-driven decision-making and fosters cross-functional collaboration. Eugene Wong’s CFO Playbook Holistic View : Prioritizes cross-departmental insights to preempt silos and align objectives.

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CFO Thought Leader

JANUARY 29, 2025

For Matt Collis, CFO of PairSoft, storytelling is more than a skillits a strategic tool for aligning teams and scaling businesses. His strategic mindset also focuses on transparency and scalability, ensuring that financial strategies align with operational goals and are clearly communicated across the organization.

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Future CFO

JANUARY 19, 2025

FutureCFO: What are some of the biggest challenges facing you as a CFO today? Ong Hui Giap: The challenges I face as a CFO today are probably faced by many other professionals in the corporate world. Being a CFO, I have the privilege of having a bird's-eye view of the business and connecting all parts of the business together.

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CFO Share

JUNE 6, 2024

The Role of a CFO in Financial Risk Management Managing financial risks is crucial to ensuring long-term business success. This is where a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) becomes indispensable: disciplined, deliberative, and concrete. A deliberative CFO balances the entrepreneur by providing a more cautious and analytical perspective.

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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 News Room

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

When Fear And Anger Coalesce, Communication Often Becomes Argumentative. By asking questions, actively listening, and exploring possible scenarios – rather than immediately giving answers – advisors can skillfully diffuse stressful situations and potentially strengthen the bond with their client in the process! Author: Meghaan Lurtz, Ph.D.,

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CFO Talks

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Members’ Profile: Ronel Jooste In this edition of our CFO Spotlight series, we are featuring Ronel Jooste, a dynamic force in the worlds of finance, wellness, and leadership development. Remote working certainly opened many global opportunities for me as CFO / financial consultant, speaker and entrepreneur. Values are critical.

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CFO Thought Leader

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

One of the key lessons that helped advance Jim Benson down the CFO path was one in clarity and focus during his tenure as FP&A leader for the customer service division of Compaq, freshly acquired by Hewlett-Packard. CFOTL: Tell us about your CFO priorities for the coming 12 months. CFOTL: Tell us about Dynatrace.

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CFO Talks

JUNE 13, 2023

Written by staff writer In an exciting development for CFO leaders worldwide, the International CFO Alliance held its inaugural meeting in Tunisia on June 9, 2023. The formation of this alliance marks a significant step towards the collective mission of elevating the CFO profession on a global scale.

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Generation CFO

JANUARY 31, 2022

We often speak about digital transformation and what it means here at Generation CFO – but what’s really driving organisations to change? Al Ramich for Forbes describes it better than I could: “Being customer-centric means anticipating a customer’s wants, needs and communication preferences. And then getting it right.”.

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CFO Talks

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

In this episode of the CFO Club Podcast, Leana van der Merwe sits down with Paula Amesbury, Principal at CFO Center UK, to explore the essential principles of leadership, team management, and business transitions. Proactive communication and transparency. Some businesses dont need a full-time CFO or cant afford one.

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

As a CFO your influence extends beyond financial reports and budgets. Communicate transparently about the rationale behind decisions, even if they are unpopular. The post Identifying and Overcoming Ethical Dilemmas in Business appeared first on CFO Club Africa.

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CFO Thought Leader

JANUARY 20, 2025

Read More Today, as CFO of cybersecurity innovator Corelight , Keefe applies a forward-looking mindset to navigate hypergrowth markets. His background at the SEC informs his ethos of communicating frequently and candidly with stakeholders. Leverage cross-functional expertise for holistic business insights and execution.

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CFO Dive

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

CFOs must take on the role of storyteller when communicating with their boards as their focus shifts from growth and towards long-term sustainability in a pre-recession environment.

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CFO Share

JULY 16, 2024

When building your back office, you may consider whether you need a financial controller or a CFO. The skills and responsibilities of these roles overlap, and to make matters more confusing, an underqualified CFO (yes, there are plenty out there) will perform similar to or worse than an excellent controller.

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CFO Thought Leader

JANUARY 5, 2025

First, Orion Innovation CFO Cyrus Lam recalls how transparent metrics and well-crafted incentives helped double profit margins by bridging the gap between sales and delivery teams. In this video, Cheng discusses the CFOs role as a connectorlinking various departments through shared insights.

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