CFO Talks

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Recently, the South African Reserve Bank’s decision to maintain interest rates has had significant implications not only for the economic landscape but also for the competencies demanded of today’s CFOs. The Reserve Bank decided to keep interest rates unchanged, opting for stability amidst ongoing economic turbulence.

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CFO Share

JUNE 11, 2024

That’s why more and more are turning to virtual CFO services for forecasting. What are the benefits of using outsourced CFO services for financial forecasting? Outsourced CFOs bring other advantages including: Forecasting Specialization A Team Approach Broad Outside Perspective Unbiased and Independent Advice 1.

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CFO Network

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

How a Fractional CFO Can Transform Your Financial Strategy! A solid financial strategy is the key to success in the fast-paced business world. One way to achieve this is by bringing a Fractional CFO (Chief Financial Officer) to your team. Traditional CFOs demand hefty salaries, benefits, and bonuses.

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Future CFO

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

CFOs are telling their FP&A leaders that they need to improve flexibility of budgeting and forecasting, enable faster capital reallocation, and updated financial models to reflect rapidly changing business realities,” Pritika Bhattacharjee, vice president, research in the Gartner Finance practice, pointed out.

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

says the chief financial officer (CFO) is responsible for managing the financial actions of a company. His or her duties include tracking cash flow and financial planning as well as analysing the company's financial strengths and weaknesses and proposing corrective actions. Investopedia.

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CFO News Room

JANUARY 11, 2023

Financial managers are the captains of the financial industry, mapping out the course for a company’s future and guiding them through tough economic times. These individuals are essential to major banks worldwide, devising strategies to maximize assets while ensuring sound financial decisions are being made.

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CFO Talks

MARCH 14, 2024

Beyond the Basics: 7 Key Focus Areas for New CFOs 1. Introduction to the Evolving Role of the CFO In our previous discussion, we outlined the critical first steps a newly appointed CFO should take to establish a solid foundation within their organization. Delegation and Empowerment: No CFO can do it all alone.

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Future CFO

OCTOBER 11, 2020

We’ve done scenario planning and stress tests to anticipate the impact on financials models, translating risks into recommendations to business actions. In terms of changes, on the predictive models, we have to make changes on some of the assumptions taking into considerations the market and economic factors.

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CFO Talks

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Instead of relying on a single forecast, consider creating multiple financial models that reflect best-case, worst-case, and moderate scenarios. Actionable Steps: Develop at least three scenarios (optimistic, pessimistic, and most likely) for your key financial metrics.

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BlueLight

AUGUST 21, 2020

Financial Advice for Startups I recently spoke with finance leaders from a couple dozen startups. Their expertise ranged from seed stage start-ups, where the CEO also served as the in-house finance leader, to growth stage companies where an in-house CFO monitored the entity’s current and future financial health. Accounting ?—?Many

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Most organisations will be unable to deliver the profitable outcomes investors have come to expect across much of the last decade, as the convergence of low rates, suppressed wages, and steady economic growth that enabled those results no longer exists.

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CFO Share

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

As a result, economic downturns make investors selective. Your competition’s response to economic downturns will affect your small business. These critical financial models allow for rapid evaluation of alternatives and resource planning. Demand softens or shifts. Recessions impact demand differently in each industry.

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Jedox Finance

JULY 18, 2019

A financial analyst uses not only the financial numbers but also market trends, economic indicators as well as works closely with the business to understand the assumptions to provide insights on the impacts of decisions. Also, a crystal ball to financially model the impact of the strategic options.

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Boston Startup CFO

APRIL 12, 2024

Financial Modeling & Analysis We can provide you with a comprehensive understanding of your business's financial performance and future prospects. 13-week Cash Flow Forecasting We offer a comprehensive and forward-looking approach to cash planning.

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Future CFO

MARCH 27, 2025

"AI models are only as good as the data they ingest, and bias, drift, or errors can lead to faulty financial insights." Leveraging AI To enhance the teams financial analysis and decision-making processes, leveraging AI and other technological advances is now an imperative in the business world.

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CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

And so, they’re always getting the economic updates, or the things that we’re thinking throughout the year. So, I always say like I said, that nobody needs to decide on any kind of maintenance model in any given year. And I get many more questions about implementation than I do maintaining a financial model.

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CFO Talks

MARCH 12, 2025

Learning to use data analytics tools such as Excel, Power BI, and financial modelling software can enhance financial decision-making. Analysing real-world financial reports and case studies provides practical insights into financial decision-making. Curiosity and openness to new ideas drive continuous growth.

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