CFO Talks

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Ethical Leadership Because Orange Jumpsuits Are Not a Good Look In todays business world, ethics play a crucial role in corporate leadership. Ethical leadership is more than just following rules; it is about making decisions that are fair, transparent, and responsible. What is Ethical Leadership?

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CFO Thought Leader

MARCH 24, 2025

It was, as he describes, a merger of equals, but Arndt tells us that, in the end, it was the legacy management of AMB that would lead the newly formed Prologis. The equal nature of the deal belied a deeper reshuffling of leadership, with AMBs team rising to steer the new entity and subsequently Arndt finding himself on the CFO path.

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CFO Plans

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Enhance Your Business Efficiency Now to prioritize personal well-being and leadership, ultimately preventing burnout and enhancing quality of life. Enhance Financial Strategies with Comprehensive CFO Solutions Strategic CFO services are essential for entrepreneurs aiming to enhance their financial wellness strategies.

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Future CFO

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Sustainability and cost efficiency In terms of the role of CFOs in navigating sustainability-related initiatives and cost efficiency, Johary believes that they are a strong contender to lead the organisation. Further, risk management is another area where the CFO shines.

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CFO Simplified

MARCH 27, 2022

What Role Does Your CFO Play in Contingency Planning? A business’ finance and accounting departments look up to the CFO for guidance—especially now, in light of the unexpected nature of the past two years’ fluctuations. This considered, the role of CFOs in contingency planning and crisis management is indispensable.

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Siang Leng Tay , CFO and head of FP&A for QBE Asia , summed it up by adding that the biggest change is the need to respond quickly to rapidly changing economic conditions/business challenges as well as being the co-pilot to senior management and Boards for strategic decision making. “It 2020-2021: period of challenges. .

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Future CFO

APRIL 9, 2025

In delivering results, 15% say cost control must be looked into, while 10% voted for risk management and 7% on smart investment decisions. Inarguably, the finance leadership position now is a totally different role, ever-evolving as it has become a merged function for accounting and the internal control systems.

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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. Can you share some career highlights and defining moments? Focus on: 1.

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CFO Leadership

AUGUST 11, 2022

WHITEPAPER: Financial Leadership: The CFO Playbook for Strategic Decision-Making. The role of the CFO has evolved beyond the finance function, and from mere gatekeeping to becoming a strategic business partner. ” CFOs are in a unique position to bridge the gap between strategy and finance. About CFOLC Membership.

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Future CFO

DECEMBER 31, 2021

In these regards, CFOs will seek people with traditional financial skills, in addition to interpersonal skills like leadership, empathy, and adaptability, and cognitive skills like critical thinking, project management and decision-making.

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Future CFO

JANUARY 22, 2025

Strengthening risk management The need for effective risk management further underscores the role of CFOs in driving technology adoption. Advanced analytics can provide invaluable insights into customer data and preferences, enabling organisations to tailor their offerings to meet evolving market demands.

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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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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Soni “To truly embrace ESG and sustainability, enterprise leadership needs to shift their mindset from viewing these concepts as peripheral concerns to recognising them as fundamental to long-term business success and societal impact.” The post ESG and sustainability action items for leadership in 2024 appeared first on FutureCFO.

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CFO Talks

JULY 16, 2024

Unveiling the 7th Annual CFO Africa: A Showcase of Financial Leadership and Innovation The 7th Annual CFO Africa event was a dynamic gathering of financial leaders, industry experts, and innovative thinkers. Our CFO Club signed up several new CFOs, welcoming them into our network of forward-thinking financial leaders.

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Future CFO

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Providing support to an organisation's finance team is a must in intensifying the focus on risk management. In the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants' Rethinking Public Financial Management report, 73.4% of respondents believed risks to their organisations would increase in the future.

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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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Centage

JUNE 7, 2022

Once upon a time the role of CFO was focused on backward-looking data. Along with tracking cash flow and providing timely information, the best CFOs are strategizers, analyzing a company’s strengths and weaknesses from a financial perspective and helping direct decision making.

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CFO Talks

AUGUST 2, 2023

Claudene Pillay: On how the power of community helps with imposter syndrome Written by: Leigh Schaller “I became a CFO at a very young age. I was in my early thirties, and with that comes many challenges,” Claudene Pillay CFO of The Institute of Risk Management (IRM), told the CFO Club Podcast. “As

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CFO Leadership

OCTOBER 30, 2021

Through the strength of our management team, our geographic presence and our world class services, MMA provides public and private companies with risk management and employee benefit support that helps them flourish. About The CFO Leadership Council. The post Is Your Leadership Increasing Your People Risk?

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Future CFO

OCTOBER 23, 2023

When it comes to third-party risk management, organisations are redefining their approaches, with a focus on talent and strengthening the role of executive leadership on third-party risk management teams, said Deloitte recently when releasing results of a survey.

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CFO Thought Leader

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Today, Wert’s evolution from troubleshooter to CFO of Jobber has proven to be a journey that has endowed him with the ability to anticipate obstacles and swiftly implement effective solutions. jb “The CFO role at a high-growth company is extraordinarily challenging. Wert: Jobber is a SaaS-based business.

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CFO Leadership

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Use our guide to understand and explore the factors that can make it advantageous to embrace a risk management strategy for foreign exchange. Developing an effective risk-management strategy can be as critical for those businesses as having a viable business model. Develop a clear and simple risk management policy.

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Future CFO

MARCH 3, 2025

They should also invest in developing their soft skills , such as communication, leadership, and decision-making. Cultivate soft skills : Focus on developing communication, leadership, and decision-making skills. Embracing the future The future of finance is bright, but it requires a willingness to adapt and embrace change.

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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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The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Human Resources Management : Assistance with hiring, onboarding, performance management, and compliance. Risk Management and Compliance : Help with workers’ compensation, safety programs, and staying compliant with labor laws. At The Charity CFO , we understand the complexities of nonprofit finances and operations.

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CFO News

DECEMBER 16, 2024

As businesses gear up for 2025, TCI Group CFO Ashish Tiwari outlines the evolving role of CFOs, emphasising strategic planning, risk management, and technological proficiency as essential skills for future leadership.

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Future CFO

MARCH 11, 2025

The role of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has undoubtedly moved outside the traditional accounting function and into a strategic leadership position. PPM has become inextricably linked with the modern CFO's mandate to drive value, manage risk, and enable sustainable growth.

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Future CFO

APRIL 7, 2025

Benjamin Soh, founder and managing director at Singapore-based ESG data and technology company ESGpedia , believes finance leaders are well-positioned to drive both sustainable growth and cost efficiency, given their oversight of financial strategy, risk management, and capital allocation.

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CFO Leadership

APRIL 10, 2023

With increased risk comes the need for increased duty of care. A realistic duty of care policy goes hand-in-hand with effective travel risk management. That risk varies based on an organization’s size, industry, and scope of business travel. And setting a high bar for duty of care means actively tracking employees.

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Planful

MAY 24, 2017

However, in today’s business environment, stakeholders are increasingly looking to boards and senior management to better manage strategic, regulatory, and other risks – while they make decisions that impact performance. Gallagher, and Renee Yozzi, Director, Strategic and Enterprise Risk Management at Benjamin Moore & Co.

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CFO Talks

JUNE 7, 2022

Due to this unique position, we need to ensure that the Finance Executive that earns our acclaimed CFO(SA) designation , is ready for the future of finance. In developing the CFO(SA) designation, we identified 34 competencies and four pillars that the Modern CFO needs to fulfill to excel in their leadership position.

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CFO Leadership

OCTOBER 10, 2023

While this technology is still in its infancy, understanding its current and future capabilities, potential risks and basic risk management can help business leaders make better decisions. In terms of risk management, we typically consider frequency and severity of perils. What is Artificial Intelligence?

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Future CFO

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

A fractional chief financial officer is an outsourced financial professional providing high-level financial management and strategic guidance to a company on a part-time or project basis. This is particularly valuable for companies that don't require constant CFO oversight or cannot afford a full-time executive.

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Global Finance

JULY 29, 2024

CFOs are struggling to hire people with the right balance of quantitative and strategic skills in today’s increasingly tech-centric corporate environment. He’s a practicing CPA who was named CFO of JA Worldwide, a global nonprofit youth organization, about a year ago. His wife is also a CFO and a CPA. But their three kids?

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Planful

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Among the many great topics on the agenda at the Argyle CFO Leadership Forum in Dallas was a session titled “Managing and Minimizing Enterprise Risk.” VP and CFO of Kajima Building and Design, Inc. Another panelist highlighted their investment in inventory, as well as managing growth in the business.

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CFO Talks

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Farhaan Moolla: Innovative Leadership: The Journey of a modern and dynamic CFO Written by: Staff writer In this podcast Farhaan Moolla, a seasoned CFO with a notable career in financial leadership and strategic planning, shared his journey, beginning with his entrepreneurial family background.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

In a press release , Mastercard said that after more than a decade as CFO Martina Hund-Mejean will retire in the spring. Sachin Mehra, Mastercard’s current chief financial operations officer, will succeed Hund-Mejean as CFO on April 1, reporting to Mastercard President and Chief Executive Officer Ajay Banga.

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