CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

She is driven to deepen her expertise in digitalization, AI, and machine learning , applying them to improve financial wellness and business efficiency and aims for international leadership roles that contribute to the economic development of Africa and values cross-disciplinary collaborations for impactful projects.

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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. Let’s take a closer look at the best ways to navigate this common but tricky situation.

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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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CFO Thought Leader

JANUARY 5, 2025

Finally, Cribl CFO Zach Johnson shares his three Ps frameworkprecision, predictability, and performancespotlighting how open communication and unit economics training can shape a companys culture and boost long-term value. Zach Johnson, CFO of Cribl, gained his approach to finance leadership from multiple fast-scaling tech companies.

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CFO News Room

DECEMBER 5, 2022

There are plenty of ways to educate yourself and upskill without going back for a traditional undergraduate or graduate degree. There are plenty of ways to educate yourself and upskill without going back for a traditional undergraduate or graduate degree. The author presents five ways to upskill without going back to school.

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CFO Talks

JANUARY 22, 2025

With over two decades of professional experience spanning finance, accounting, and leadership, Henk’s journey began in high school, where his passion for numbers was ignited by managing his own small business and assisting with his fathers bookkeeping. The obvious choice for tertiary Education for me was a BCompt degree.

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CFO News Room

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Several years ago, I traveled from New York to Geneva, Switzerland to be the closing keynote speaker for the World Communication Forum. In the moment, I chose servant leadership over self-interest. The term servant leadership was coined by Robert K. Presenting with a servant leadership approach flips this model.

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CFO Leadership

JANUARY 28, 2022

Embrace Emerging Trends in Talent and Leadership . Financial benefit plans and wellness resources, employee education or affinity groups—often part of a focus on DE&I—will be more important than ever. For companies in 2022, clarifying ESG targets and frequently communicating progress will be paramount. Join Our Community.

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CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

By recognizing emotional labor and providing proper education, training, and support, organizations can help leaders effectively handle this essential but often overlooked requirement of their role. In turn, organizations risk decreases in productivity and performance and high turnover of leadership talent.

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CFO Talks

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Known for her strategic leadership and passion for mentorship, Elizabeth’s journey serves as an inspiration to aspiring finance professionals worldwide. My career started in Nov 1994, after my tertiary education on the Siemens Business Administration Scheme, a 2-year programme. These have guided me through my career.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 14, 2020

It’s 26 years later, and Hampers is a fixture on the Boston retail scene, not only by virtue of her business acumen but in her leadership as president of the Newbury Street League Business Association. She has regular Zoom meetings with her advertising team to find ways to communicate with customers and even craft new offers for them.

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CFO Leadership

APRIL 10, 2023

Communication is key to exceeding duty of care obligations and establishing a foundation of good faith outside strict legal terms. The post Navan’s Modern Approach to Duty of Care first appeared on CFO Leadership. The post Navan’s Modern Approach to Duty of Care appeared first on CFO Leadership.

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CFO News Room

JANUARY 13, 2023

Communication is a key function for think tanks, which are typically focused on disseminating findings on complex issues to diverse audiences. Similar to other archetypes, Field Builders rely on a robust communications function. Designers leverage internal expertise to design programs and approaches.

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

I am able to ensure compliance and sustainability with clients and personally. How do you handle professional challenges? Education is Key. Continuously refining my approach, I prioritize effective communication, strategic thinking, and informed decision-making to excel to the best of my ability in both arenas in my life.

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Future CFO

MARCH 13, 2022

Asia has traditionally been a male-dominated society, with traditional beliefs about household roles, as well as access to education and being part of the labour force. Also, women are getting more educated, which improves the equality balance. How do you identify that it exists (is tolerated)? How do you break the bias?

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CFO News Room

DECEMBER 16, 2022

CFOs are some of the highest-paid finance professionals because they have experience and networks and excel at financial leadership. They also often guide major life events, like saving for retirement or a college education. Communication Skills. Finance is a complex field, and communicating effectively is essential for success.

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Future CFO

AUGUST 6, 2024

As the focus has started to shift to re-education on what neurodiversity is, and how to provide support for these individuals, organisations are now faced with the task of considering design principles for business processes that are inclusive for all – regardless of their neurotype. Education is key.

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Future CFO

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

They are expected to have a vision and be able to communicate that vision. More importantly, support and commitment from my winning finance team who believed in the leadership." These are qualities we often equate with leaders of the past. But times have changed.

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CFO News Room

JANUARY 6, 2023

Thanks to social media and digital communication, it’s easier than ever for workers to share stories about how your company treats them. When your workforce organizes, it can feel like a direct attack on your leadership. Some companies include a line in employee communications stating that they “respect workers’ decisions.”

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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.

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CFO Leadership

OCTOBER 10, 2023

This makes them versatile tools in various fields such as education, customer service, and even creative writing. AI in the “Real World” While these powerful tools seem to have a near mastery of natural language communication, they are not necessarily designed to possess many of the skills required by finance and accounting professionals.

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The Charity CFO

JULY 10, 2022

They also educate the rest of the board on their duties and responsibilities to the organization. . Communication Committee. Communications. But your organization is also making a big commitment to work under that person’s leadership for a few years. Executive Committee. Investment Committee. Programs Committee.

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Future CFO

APRIL 7, 2022

He comments that most accounting graduates have more exposure to Excel than finance-related software solutions through their college education), lethargy to pick up new technologies, and sometimes difficulty in getting approval for finance technology investment. Have them is the big picture and be motivated by the grander vision.

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CFO Strategic Partners

OCTOBER 21, 2021

We ensured the accounting and finance team was communicated with throughout the transition. Along the way, we educated the leadership team on the skills needed for this important position. Challenge Organizations experienced CFO turnover, creating a critical gap in the financial leadership. Our work was a success!

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CFO Talks

DECEMBER 5, 2024

I carefully analyse and try to understand the challenges, weigh cost vs. benefit options, communicate and brainstorm with my other business partners and get the necessary technical expertise where required. Share your favorite leadership lesson. How do you handle professional challenges?

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CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Prior to founding Journey, Penny ran a consulting and coaching firm called Thrivos Consulting, and prior to that worked in various leadership positions across the financial services industry. On a personal note, Penny is an advocate for the advancement of women in the financial services industry, and public education.

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The Finance Weekly

JANUARY 22, 2024

Communicate with clients, investors, company leaders, and stakeholders. Attend board meetings and provide detailed financial reports and recommendations to company leadership. Training To prepare for this role, individuals typically undergo a combination of formal education and on-the-job training in lower-level positions.

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CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

What happens when wealth transfers, we transfer not just the assets, but we also transfer the communication practices. He realized, and the research showed, that 60% of the breakdown, so 60% of that 70%, was trust and communication. Again, as you frame the trust and communication dynamics, right? Author: Michael Kitces.

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VCFO

JUNE 16, 2022

Is your leadership team truly diverse? And because culture starts with leadership, senior leaders must also challenge their teams to view themselves and their functions through the lens of DE&I. Beginning an education campaign to bring employees along on the journey. Do leadership ranks now demonstrate more diversity?

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VCFO

MAY 19, 2022

One of the biggest issues many millennials face upon entering the workforce is being saddled with significant education-related debt that acts as an albatross in their lives for years and years. The need for broader benefits programs like those described here is rising in tandem with the need for more strategic HR leadership.

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 23, 2024

Only Make Believe (OMB) is a 501c3 organization that creates interactive theater environments for children in hospital, special education, and care facility settings. When talking with Tamela, we hear a powerful message from her leadership experience within the organization and when it comes to serving others.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 24, 2020

With major company announcements more prominent than ever these days, from news related to corporate changes or work-from-home, employees are relying on senior leadership to guide them through these times," Sadler told PYMNTS. IT teams are already growing more concerned about this risk.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 29, 2019

The company’s stakeholders and executive team discovered that privileged executive communication was being shared with others within the organization. With more data connections in place, it can be harder for leadership to identify that a problem even exists.

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Future CFO

MAY 2, 2023

Maintain communication and collaboration: The organisation should establish an effective communication plan, to ensure that all stakeholders understand how the organisation, responsibilities and procedures are changing – and importantly, why. "It

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Future CFO

MAY 5, 2024

Boardroom leadership, including chief financial officers, needs to manage artificial intelligence risks to drive trust, according to the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.

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CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

We’re talking about the share of women and women of color in leadership ranks in business. And in the workplace, you, you mentioned some of the statistics about women not holding large percentages of leadership role, CEO roles and, and organizations. But we often don’t talk about that. So there are specific people in the organization.

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Future CFO

DECEMBER 5, 2022

More communication A Gartner survey of more than 3,200 employees in May 2022 found that nearly 43% of employees discuss their pay with colleagues in the same role, while 45% of employees consult third-party pay sites at least once a year. . Gartner recommends the following three actions to improve pay fairness perception.

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