CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Members’ Profile: Adelaide Kekana In this edition of CFO Club Africa’s Members Spotlight, we are introducing Adelaide Kekana, the Executive Director of Tax Core & Associates and a seasoned tax professional with over a decade of experience. What key skills should a newly qualified accountant develop on their path to becoming a CFO?

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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. Although hired as a Financial Manager, I found myself knee-deep in operations, problem-solving, and finding better ways to work.

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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. Collaborative Problem-Solving: Engaging the Broader Team Critical thinking isn’t a solo activity.

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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. These experiences have enriched my understanding of how different cultures approach collaboration and problem-solving.

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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. Prepare quarterly and annual tax filings.

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Future CFO

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

The interview is part of the Female Leadership in Finance Series of FutureCFO. Strong leadership is also critical as this role must be able to influence leaders cross-functionally across the company. How do some of these inspire your work and/or leadership? TC: Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends.

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CFO Talks

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Members’ Spotlight: Shivani Govender In this edition of CFO Club Africa’s Members Spotlight, we are introducing Shivani Govender, the Chief Financial Officer of TRT Industries. Known for her strategic leadership and passion for mentorship, Shivani’s story is a source of inspiration for aspiring finance professionals across Africa.

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Members’ Profile: Thobile Dlamini In this edition of CFO Club Africa’s Members Spotlight, we are introducing Thobile Dlamini, the CFO at Eswatini Revenue Services. International Recognition : Awarded the prestigious Best Public Sector CFO in Africa (2023/2024) by ACCA.

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Members’ Spotlight: Charles Westermeyer In this edition of CFO Club Africa’s Members Spotlight, we are introducing Charles Westermeyer , a seasoned financial professional and the current Director of Bluline Accounting Tax Assurance (Pty) Ltd , where he has been making a significant impact since 2016.

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Michigan CFO

JUNE 7, 2023

In today’s ever-evolving business landscape, the role of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has become crucial for effective financial management and decision-making. However, not all businesses have the resources or the need for a full-time, in-house CFO. This is where virtual CFOs come into play.

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CFO Thought Leader

APRIL 18, 2023

When Stephanie brought me along, I think she was like, ‘Let’s try this out,'” continues Cox, who stepped into Advent’s CFO office in 2009, only 3 years after joining the company. When you have strong relationships among the team, problem solving is more fun and wins are more fulfilling.”

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CFO Thought Leader

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

We are near the end of our discussion with CFO Svai Sanford when he permits us to unlock one last door to his past. ” –Svai Sanford, CFO, Rani Therapeutics CFOTL: Tell us about Rani Therapeutics … what does this company do, and what are its offerings today? I do not have any experience in this sector.”

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CFO Thought Leader

JULY 28, 2023

The distinction is crucial in understanding how to approach problem-solving in an organization. While complicated problems can be solved with the right formulas or spreadsheets, complex problems require more. Planging Ace CFO Dev Ahuja brings some perspective on the role of people in finance transformation.

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CFO Thought Leader

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Near the beginning of our talk with CFO Svai Sanford, he tells us he once received a job offer, to which he had replied, “Are you sure? Many thanks to our CFO guest Svai Sanford and the folks at Rani. I do not have any experience in this sector.” His future boss then replied: “You will figure it out.”

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Future CFO

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Editor’s note: In today’s A Day in the Life , Aaron Levine (pictured), CFO at Prophix shares with FutureCFO audiences not only his workday but also how he was inspired by a CFO—when he was a VP in another company—to learn how to craft a narrative that drives an organisation’s strategy. I served as a VP managing accounting and finance.

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Focus CFO

MAY 23, 2023

With 42 years of extensive experience in military, management, CEO, CFO, and board roles, Greg brings valuable expertise in recognizing opportunities, problem-solving, risk assessment, and developing performance metrics to measure results, set growth targets, and drive value creation.

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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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Future CFO

JANUARY 16, 2024

FutureCFO agrees and sees these same attributes in the submission for the third annual FutureCFO Excellence Awards 2024.

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CFO Thought Leader

JUNE 4, 2023

To Kellenberger, a recently hired business analyst, Coleman’s shrinking gross margins seemed to present not only a problem-solving challenge but also an opportunity to help to rewire a renowned brand’s customer best practices.

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Jedox Finance

OCTOBER 13, 2021

In a recent post “Behold the Emergence of CFO 4.0” ” , we explored the emergence of CFO 4.0 and outlined five key changes for CFOs and their finance teams to make to get into the future. That means the CFO must be the first person to change her mindset for change to truly take place across the finance function.

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CFO Thought Leader

APRIL 25, 2023

I learned how to operate and think globally, and I discovered there were other ways to solve problems,” remarks Conti, who tells us that he once augmented his problem-solving acumen by observing how a broken blade was replaced on a factory floor near Florence, Italy. billion of parking commerce.

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CFO News

JANUARY 26, 2024

Skills such as leadership, teamwork, integrity, risk management, and problem-solving, which are intrinsic to armed forces officers, are prized by companies including Flipkart, Vedanta, IBM, JPMorgan Chase, GE Aerospace, Marsh McLennan Global Capability Centre, and Optum.

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Future CFO

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The CFO role requires certain traits and skills, said Woranat Dumrongsiri (pictured), Country CFO, Deloitte Thailand and Deloitte Laos during an interview with FutureCFO for the publication’s Female Leadership in Finance Series. Woranat Dumrongsiri, Country CFO, Deloitte Thailand and Deloitte Laos.

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CFO Leadership

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Yet there’s a lot to be said for taking obvious quick wins, particularly if your business is slowed by one intractable problem. Steer toward an architecture strategy that creates a single data repository that can be used for one-off problem solving and lets you add new AI analysis and assistance as they emerge.

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CFO Talks

APRIL 5, 2023

Essential skills for accountants to possess Zebediah lists effective communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking are crucial skills for accountants. The post Accounting in Zimbabwe is “very very different” appeared first on CFO Club Africa. You must be knowledgeable about the nature of their business.

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Future CFO

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Nearly half of the finance workforce impacted by an unsuccessful transformation state they didn’t understand the leadership vision. CFOs do not always value the power of a shared purpose in inspiring teams. EY’s research shows that finance function leaders need to reflect on their leadership skills.

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Future CFO

JULY 1, 2024

In my role as Managing Director of Revenue & Growth, I spend a lot of time talking to executive finance leadership all over the world to get a better understanding of the challenges they're facing. They’re also learning how to problem solve—if a play doesn’t go the way we planned, how can you switch it up in the moment to make it work?

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 23, 2024

When talking with Tamela, we hear a powerful message from her leadership experience within the organization and when it comes to serving others. Defined as ‘a group of items viewed as a whole rather than individually,’ this is a key viewpoint of leadership. Having perspective allows a leader to be forward thinking and proactive.

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Future CFO

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Editor’s Note: For our Female Leadership in Finance Series , Teresa Leung recently had a chat with Cyndi Pei, Senior Vice President, Group Finance and Group Financial Controller at Singapore-listed beverage company Yeo Hiap Seng. FutureCFO: What are some of the biggest challenges facing you as a CFO today? Photo supplied by Cyndi Pei).

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CFO News Room

DECEMBER 5, 2022

There are dozens of certifications for other jobs as well, such as business analytics , business processes , inbound marketing , and leadership. LinkedIn Learning is one of the most recognized, but there are many others with courses that can take your functional and leadership skills to the next level. Mentorship.

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Future CFO

JULY 4, 2023

To become a digital-first organisation, Chief Financial Officers (CFO) and broader company leaders must re-examine digital transformation from a human lens. Cultivating skill sets to enhance dexterity Next, CFOs must expand their skill sets to keep pace.

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Future CFO

MAY 1, 2024

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf ), says the appeal of the financial controller position lies in blending analytical depth with visionary leadership, overseeing financial strategies across sectors. Succeeding amid challenges “Success as a controller relies on an entrepreneurial mindset, analytical rigour, and adept leadership,” says Leonardo.

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CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

They should appear authentic, but if they get too honest about their distress, others may lose confidence in their leadership, known as the “ authenticity paradox.”. In turn, organizations risk decreases in productivity and performance and high turnover of leadership talent. Offer peer support groups.

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CFO Talks

MARCH 19, 2024

Change Management: The Modern CFO’s Blueprint The role of a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) goes way beyond just looking after the company’s money. Developing the Finance Agenda Once strategic priorities are identified, the CFO distills these insights into a clear, concise list of goals.

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Future CFO

JULY 29, 2024

The business benefits for organisations that embrace neurodiversity include: Diverse thinking: neurodiversity brings unique viewpoints, problem-solving approaches, fresh ideas and innovative solutions. Increased productivity: accommodations for neurodiverse individuals enhance overall productivity.

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The Charity CFO

AUGUST 28, 2023

Leaders should work to foster open communication between members and the board, especially when it comes to strategic planning and problem-solving. Encouraging Thought Leadership You’ve selected these members for their experience and guidance – now, make sure they use it! Get the free guide!

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The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 14, 2022

This can help with internal communication, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and growth acceleration. Helps the management or HR to anticipate skill and talent gaps, leadership needs, training needs, and future staffing needs. Need a CFO for Your Organization? 4. Make it visible and accessible.

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