For a robust finance team, well-rounded talent is a must: Leia CFO
CFO Dive
APRIL 24, 2023
The newly-minted CFO will concentrate on FP&A and financial reporting this year, which requires finding finance employees that have a range of skill sets.
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CFO Dive
APRIL 24, 2023
The newly-minted CFO will concentrate on FP&A and financial reporting this year, which requires finding finance employees that have a range of skill sets.
CFO Share
JUNE 27, 2024
How a CFO Ensures Compliance in Financial Reporting Reliable financial statements are crucial for business management, but ensuring compliance may feel like a luxury in the resource-constrained world of small business. Read on to learn how CFOs perform this evaluation and what compliance looks like in small businesses.
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CFO Share
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CFO Plans
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CFO Talks
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CFO Talks
AUGUST 15, 2024
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Spreadym
AUGUST 17, 2023
A financial reporting dashboard is a visual representation of financial data and key performance indicators (KPIs) presented in a consolidated and easily digestible format. Decision Making : Financial reporting dashboards enable data-driven decision making by providing stakeholders with timely and accurate information.
The Charity CFO
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CFO Talks
OCTOBER 8, 2024
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CFO Talks
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Accountability in Finance Teams, Methods and Benefits Accountability is a big deal in any business, but for finance teams, it’s especially important. Whether it’s handling invoices, managing payroll, or preparing financial reports, no one should be left guessing about their tasks. And the benefits?
CFO Talks
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Finance and Strategy: Making Numbers Work for Your Vision Imagine this: Your company has a fantastic vision—perhaps it’s to dominate a new market, launch a groundbreaking product, or grow your team and profits. This is where aligning your finance with strategy comes in. As CFOs, it’s your job to bring these two forces together.
CFO Plans
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Implementing strong corporate financial governance ensures that financial disclosures are both trustworthy and reliable. This positions an organization as a leader in financial accountability leadership , setting a standard for others in the industry to follow. This transparency builds confidence amongst stakeholders.
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.
CFO Plans
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
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Generation CFO
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Like many finance leaders, Aidana Zhakupbekova, VP Finance at HousingAnywhere , the largest European mid to long-term rental accommodation platform, has worked across accounting, credit control and FB&A spheres. . Start-ups typically don’t start with strategic finance and focus more on operational finance,” she explains.
Centage
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Despite the basic truth that businesses need to be future looking if they hope to succeed, traditional financial reporting has typically focused on what’s happened in the past and present. Keep reading to learn more about how we’re helping businesses report the future and achieve their goals with the aid of automation.
CFO Talks
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Nicolaas van Wyk: Good day, CFO Club members, prospective members, and our CFO audience. My name is Nicolaas van Wyk, and I’m hosting another interesting podcast for CFO Club with Dr. Lawrence Nsibandze. He is the Chief Financial Officer of the Public Service Pension Fund. With that introduction, let’s welcome Dr.
CFO Share
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
When a CFO suddenly departs, it can leave your business in a vulnerable position. Financial operations are too critical to put on hold, and the emotional toll of losing a key leader can further compound the challenge. What to Do When a CFO Leaves? What Does an Interim CFO Do? What’s your solution?
CFO Thought Leader
OCTOBER 6, 2024
Or so Partin tells us as he recounts the circumstances surrounding the first of five CFO appointments that have thus far punctuated his finance leadership career. “I Read More This first CFO role cemented Partin’s belief that the CEO–CFO partnership is the most critical relationship in any company.
CFO News
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Prahu brings extensive financial leadership experience, having served as CFO for Deutsche Bank in India, overseeing financial reporting, business and infrastructure finance, ALM, tax, transformation, and financial planning. His background includes prior roles with Credit Agricole CIB and Arthur Andersen.
The Charity CFO
MAY 22, 2024
In nonprofits, managing your finances effectively is essential to running a sustainable organization. Not only does good financial management help keep your organization running, but it also helps bolster trust in your nonprofit. A Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a C-suite financial manager for your organization.
CFO News Room
DECEMBER 16, 2022
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Future CFO
JULY 21, 2024
The finance team can make this possible through the management of associated risks with AI, as it plays a greater role in the accounting and financial reporting of businesses. Advice It is undeniable that the shifts and changes in the finance function make the way to success a more challenging one.
CFO Plans
AUGUST 23, 2024
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CFO Plans
JUNE 7, 2024
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VCFO
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Restoring and Ensuring Effective Nonprofit Finance Practices Decades ago, healthcare trailblazer Sister Irene Kraus moved her mantra of “No Margin. Here, we look at what can cause finance and compliance-related practices to go astray in nonprofits, as well as what can be done to get them back on course and keep them there. No Mission.”
CFO Share
AUGUST 22, 2024
Over the past ten years, the role of a fractional CFO has changed the small business landscape. Hiring a full-time Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is seldom viable for small businesses and startups. Enter the fractional CFO—a part-time financial expert who can provide top-tier financial oversight without the full-time cost.
CFO Talks
AUGUST 28, 2024
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CFO Plans
JUNE 13, 2024
“`html Strategic Partnerships with Fractional CFO Services In today’s fast-paced business world, companies of all sizes are on the hunt for ways to streamline operations, cut costs, and foster sustainable growth. One game-changing strategy that’s become increasingly popular is leveraging Fractional CFO services.
Future CFO
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
Although this aspiration is not new, this raises two key considerations: the need for finance leaders to stretch their skills and the importance of developing new talent to fill the CFO role when incumbents move to a CEO position. For example, CFOs could delegate financial reporting responsibilities to financial controllers.
CFO Talks
AUGUST 21, 2024
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Future CFO
MAY 31, 2023
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CFO Talks
AUGUST 13, 2024
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CFO Share
JULY 11, 2024
Perhaps your forecast was far off, the company unexpectedly ran out of cash, or your CFO embarrassed themselves in a board meeting. You feel shaken and disturbed – your CFO was trusted to handle these tasks. A short-sighted CEO reacts quickly and fires the CFO in an emotional fit.
CFO Talks
MARCH 20, 2024
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CFO Plans
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
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Future CFO
MAY 15, 2024
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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.
The Charity CFO
JULY 29, 2024
The effectiveness of a nonprofit’s finance committee can be a major factor in an organization’s success. An effective, engaged committee helps the organization proactively and effectively manage its finances to advance its mission. Are you worried your finance committee isn’t as effective as it should be?
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Well, let me break it down for you Understanding Your Unique Situation The biggest thing to remember is that none of my clients are financial pros. They didn't dive into the world of business ownership because they were born with an innate understanding of finance, accounting, and taxes. I'm here to meet you where you are.
Future CFO
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Given this, a CFO’s ability to present a compelling financial narrative can attract potential investors and secure funding for expansion projects. Their involvement in these activities includes: Preparing detailed financial reports and forecasts for investors.
CFO Talks
MARCH 20, 2024
From Controller to CFO: What Changes? Moving from being a Controller to a CFO is a big step up. Both the CFO and Controller deal with the company’s finances, but they focus on different things. Both the CFO and Controller deal with the company’s finances, but they focus on different things.
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