CFO Thought Leader

AUGUST 18, 2024

According to CFO Kabir Shakir, when AI giant Nvidia sought to expand its alliances in India, it knew exactly with whom to partner: “They did their homework, and they tapped on Tata’s door.” Shakir: Our watchwords continue to be “Leadership with Trust.” technology companies. What do you think sets Tata apart?

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CFO Talks

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Connecting with Your Audience, Communication, and Executive Presence In the fast-paced world of corporate finance, CFOs in South Africa are expected to do more than just crunch numbers—they need to be effective communicators. CFOs often speak with diverse groups, each with different knowledge levels and concerns.

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CFO Talks

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The Power of Fractional CFOs: Sara Daw on Transforming Financial Leadership for SMEs and Corporates In a recent CFO Club Podcast , Leana van der Merwe hosted Sara Daw , Group CFO of CFO Centre Ltd, to discuss the increasingly popular concept of fractional CFOs. What is a Fractional CFO?

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CFO Talks

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The Importance of Integrity in Leadership In the ever-evolving landscape of corporate governance, CFOs in South Africa play a pivotal role in shaping the ethical framework of their organisations. Integrity, at its core, is non-negotiable in leadership—it builds trust, fosters accountability, and drives sustainable success.

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CFO Thought Leader

AUGUST 28, 2024

While most CFOs climb the ranks through finance-related roles, Matt Steinfort’s path ended up taking quite a significant detour—which saw him leading a company as CEO before unexpectedly stepping into its CFO role. When Zayo’s CFO decided to retire, Caruso saw an opportunity for Steinfort.

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The Charity CFO

AUGUST 21, 2024

Fundraising and accounting departments provide vital services to the organization, but when they fail to communicate, it can lead to financial errors. Bridging this communication gap can help your organization ensure every dollar raised is used effectively.

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Future CFO

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Tata Communications announced recently the appointment of Kabir Ahmed Shakir as its CFO. The former CFO at Microsoft India, Shakir will be responsible for the strategic financial management of the company, including investor relations at Tata Communications.

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Future CFO

MARCH 20, 2024

With the future of finance circling the management across functions, the formation of the right concoction of capabilities, and the establishment of a strong data foundation, it is expected that finance leaders look into strategies to not only succeed but also sustain transformative leadership.

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CFO Talks

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The CFO as Ambassador: Representing Your Organisation with Integrity As a CFO, your role goes beyond numbers and financial strategies; you are a key ambassador for your organisation. As a CFO, this means more than just financial presentations. Stay connected and keep communication lines open.

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Members’ Profile: Anne-Marie de Bruin In this edition of CFO Club Africa’s Members Spotlight, we are introducing Anne-Marie de Bruin, a highly experienced finance professional and the freelance Financial Manager at AM Cross Country Consulting. This helps in developing a well-informed strategy to tackle the problem.

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Future CFO

MARCH 30, 2023

How did you transition from a CFO to a coach who runs her own company? Then there is the ripple effect through businesses, families and communities. FutureCFO: How did your former CFO experience help your present career? FutureCFO: Have you coached CFOs? What are the major challenges facing CFOs today?

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Focus CFO

AUGUST 26, 2024

Our team shares their thoughts on AI's place in the CFO role , and how it can enhance, but not replace, the strategic work of the CFO. The Irreplaceable Human Element While AI is a powerful tool, it cannot replace the unique human elements crucial to a CFO's role. However, it is not a replacement for human leadership.

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Future CFO

AUGUST 1, 2023

This interview is part of FutureCFO's Female leadership in finance series. FutureCFO: What are some of the biggest challenges facing you as a CFO today? CF: One of the biggest challenges I face in my role as CFO is balancing the need for bold growth in an era when the world has catapulted business into digitisation.

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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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The Finance Weekly

JANUARY 19, 2023

The CFO role traditionally has two high-level leadership archetypes: strategic and operational. An operational CFO optimizes performance by combining data from various departments with financial data. A strategic CFO focuses on creating long-term plans to achieve the company's goals. What is Operational Finance?

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Future CFO

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In a bid to impact the organisation and drive change, the chief financial officer (CFO) and their colleagues must become the consummate sales team. A CFO must develop an organisation adept at communicating, reporting, and analysis, as ideas and feedback must be clearly articulated within the company.

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CFO Talks

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Members’ Profile: Rowen Pillai In this edition of CFO Club Africa’s Members Spotlight, we are introducing Rowen Pillai, the Chief Executive Officer of Lean Technovations Pty Ltd. Alongside the leadership team, we successfully rolled out Lean methodologies throughout the business, driving efficiency and creating a culture of improvement.

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CFO Talks

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The journey from a Chartered Accountant (CA) to a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a transformative one, requiring a shift from technical expertise to strategic leadership. With 9 competencies, this role focuses on leadership, communication, corporate governance, and change management. Officer (SA) designation.

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Alexander Bant , chief of research for CFOs at Gartner predicts that 2022 will be a make-or-break year for CFOs when it comes to unlocking the value of AI, hyperautomation, digital skills, continuous processes, and data management. What makes for a great CFO? But technology alone will not spell success or failure. Walter C.

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The Charity CFO

MARCH 22, 2024

Leveraging Data in Nonprofit Leadership How can you use data effectively as a nonprofit leader? Consider working with knowledgeable data and financial teams, such as The Charity CFO, to help create your data plan. You can use donor data to create communication and cultivation strategies that are more likely to hit the mark with donors.

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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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Future CFO

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Financial leaders are often the primary contact for investors and financial institutions, responsible for communicating the company’s financial health and future prospects. Given this, a CFO’s ability to present a compelling financial narrative can attract potential investors and secure funding for expansion projects.

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CFO Share

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

When a CFO suddenly departs, it can leave your business in a vulnerable position. An interim CFO – a professional you can onboard quickly while maintaining business stability and preparing for a permanent hire. What to Do When a CFO Leaves? What Does an Interim CFO Do? What’s your solution?

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Future CFO

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Creating and following a comprehensive roadmap is essential for new chief financial officers to effectively navigate their transition, as the first three months are a critical period to establish a strong foundation for leadership, agenda setting, and tenure.

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Members’ Profile: Charles Humphreys Mbale In this edition of CFO Club Africa’s Members Spotlight, we’re introducing Charles Humphreys Mbale, Director at Sedumame & Associates Pty Ltd and BRICS Energy Africa. I believe in tackling challenges head-on, viewing them as opportunities for growth rather than obstacles.

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CFO News

MARCH 10, 2024

At the ETCFO Leadership Summit, top industry leaders said that the role of CIO or CTO is more to get the right, sustainable, scalable and secure solution to anything they bring to the table.

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The Charity CFO

AUGUST 21, 2023

Nonprofit communications can be complicated, and sometimes awkward. The secret comes down to how well nonprofit leaders understand what donors are thinking and feeling and how charities communicate with them. The post Nonprofit Communications: Navigating Donor Conversations appeared first on The Charity CFO.

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CFO Thought Leader

MARCH 20, 2024

Bob Purcell’s leap into the unknown wasn’t a misplaced step; it was a giant stride toward his future as a CFO. From his initial misgivings about audit work at Deloitte to his transformative years at Amgen, where he thrived in a culture of leadership development and diversity, CFO Purcell’s journey was anything but linear.

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Collectiv

JANUARY 17, 2023

FAre you on the path to becoming a CFO? Then, you’re going to love our most recent episode of Collectiv Conversations with Melissa Hurrington, the CFO and VP of Operations at Premier Claims. I was thrilled to chat with Melissa because of our similar crazy career paths…we both started in accounting roles and later became CFOs.

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Future CFO

JUNE 23, 2024

Editor’s note: In today’s female leadership in business series, Alina Lapusneanu (pictured), CEO and Co-founder of Fiskl shares with FutureCFO audiences how her experiences of growing up in communist Romania and living in the US and the UK inspired her entrepreneurial journey. FutureCFO: Can you briefly describe your career journey?

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The Finance Weekly

JANUARY 22, 2024

Joe Berchtold, the President and CFO of Live Nation Entertainment, earned an impressive $52.4 million in 2023, making him the ,, highest-paid CFO in the United States. Aspiring individuals may wonder how they can achieve similar heights and earn big as a CFO. Resolve accounting and finance problems.

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CFO Thought Leader

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Read More This experience—although occurring prior to her role at Plante Moran—laid the foundation for her approach to leadership. The Plante’s collaborative culture—not to mention the promise of a CFO role within a few years—aligned perfectly with her leadership ethos and goals. LaPeer: This really comes down to our culture.

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CFO Thought Leader

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

CFO Rodrigo Brumana reflects on his initial days as a CFO, emphasizing the importance of team communication and organizational structure. Motorcycle Love: CFO Brumana has long loved racing and collecting motorcycles, with a special shout out to Honda, the make of hisvery first bike.

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CFO Thought Leader

MAY 14, 2024

Each role was a building block, enriching his understanding and skill set and preparing him for the strategic financial leadership that would define his later career. In 2012, coming full circle, Marshall finally joined Smucker’s, a company that had long stood as a beacon in his community. ” –Tucker Marshall, CFO, The J.

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The Finance Weekly

JANUARY 18, 2024

The traditional definition of a CFO is that he or she is the senior manager of all things financial for a company or corporation. The CFO monitors the company’s cash flow, analyzes its financial health, suggests recommendations for possible improvement, and oversees the company’s financial accounting, including timely and accurate reporting.

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Critical Thinking: The CFO’s Secret Weapon in an Uncertain World South Africa’s economy is anything but predictable, with CFOs often finding themselves at the intersection of financial stewardship and strategic leadership. Is our financial strategy sustainable and ethical?

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Members’ Profile: Yvonne Dias In this edition of CFO Club Africa’s Members Spotlight, we are introducing Yvonne Dias, the Group CFO at MINT Management Technologies. Serving as the CFO has been a role that I’ve truly enjoyed. This involves honest, transparent communication with all parties involved.

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