Future CFO

MARCH 3, 2025

The finance function is undergoing a seismic shift. Technological advancements, evolving market demands, and a heightened focus on sustainability are converging to reshape the finance landscape. A recent report by McKinsey estimates that automation could potentially displace up to 30% of work activities in finance and accounting.

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Future CFO

MARCH 5, 2025

When 2024 ended, its trends and themes for the Finance function certainly did not ceaseas digital transformation , ESG, and cyber security costs continue to dominate the stage for chief financial officers to watch. As the Finance function traverses 2025, the challenges of yesteryear weigh on CFOs' shoulders.

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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. My career began as an admin clerk and bookkeeper, roles that left me feeling unfulfilled.

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CFO Dive

MARCH 14, 2023

With steady CFO leadership now paramount, finance leaders should prioritize cash and keep open their lines of communication with shareholders and employees.

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CFO Selections

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

What should you look for when hiring a CFO or bringing fractional financial leadership on board? As a Director of Finance, which skills should you look to bolster if you want to keep progressing in your career? Which characteristics do the best CFOs share?

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CFO Talks

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The Art of Leadership: Insights from Paula Amesbury on Inspiring Teams and Navigating Change Introduction Leadership is more than making strategic decisionsits about inspiring people, adapting to change, and creating a culture where teams thrive. One-size-fits-all leadership doesnt work.

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E78 Partners

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

In today’s fast-paced business environment, leadership transitions are often unavoidable due to unexpected departures, mergers, or restructuring initiatives. Enter interim leadership, a strategic solution providing organizations with the expertise to navigate these challenging times. How Can Interim Leadership Address These Issues?

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Global Finance

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Alexandre has held various executive positions at LVMH, including a four-year stint as CEO of German luggage maker Rimowa and as vice president of product, communications, and industrial affairs at Tiffany & Co., Under his leadership, sales increased, making the New York-based jeweler the largest contributor to the group’s growth.

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CFO Thought Leader

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Joanne Chengs career had already carried her through multiple successful exits and finance leadership roles when an unexpected opportunity arose. The company was still smalljust about 90 peopleand lacked a finance team. She saw, firsthand, the immense value this product could bring to finance leaders.

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 15, 2025

There is often tension as a board focuses either on fundraising or finance. In the latest episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, host Tosha Anderson sat down with Paul Morris, Executive Fundraising Coach at Auxilia , to discuss the critical partnership between finance and development in nonprofits. Check out his first episode here.

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 22, 2025

Enhanced Donor Trust : Transparency in this approach reassures donors and stakeholders that their contributions are being managed wisely, because each team has a strong understanding of their finances, strengthening relationships and encouraging continued support. Ready to empower your leadership team with financial clarity?

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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 Talks

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Members’ Profile: Lutic Molo Mosoane In this edition of CFO Club Africa’s Members Spotlight, we are introducing Lutic Molo Mosoane, a visionary leader and finance expert with a passion for driving impactful change through financial innovation and strategic leadership. Before then, I was focused on becoming a social activist.

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CFO Talks

JANUARY 8, 2025

How to Prepare Your Finance Team for Growth One of your most important roles is to nurture and develop your finance team. Preparing your finance team for growth is not just about giving them new tasks; its about equipping them with the skills, mindset, and tools to thrive in a changing world.

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CFO Thought Leader

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Joanne Chengs career had already carried her through multiple successful exits and finance leadership roles when an unexpected opportunity arose. The company was still smalljust about 90 peopleand lacked a finance team. She saw, firsthand, the immense value this product could bring to finance leaders.

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Of course, technology has a role to play in the evolution of the CFO role and the development of the finance function. According to a McKinsey Global Survey on the role of the CFO, finance leaders are deeply involved in determining how businesses adapt to these trends—particularly in those places where digital and finance intersect.

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Global Finance

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Rouse has an extensive career in finance and has been CFO of Dallas-based Thryv for over 10 years. Global Finance: How has the CFO role changed? Rouse: We use it not just for finance but also for business operations, which I think is even more crucial. Rouse: Communication. GF: What do you use AI for at Thryv?

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Future CFO

DECEMBER 31, 2021

What does this mean to the finance and accounting team of 2022? According to Gartner , finance leaders anticipate a greater percentage of their time will be spent in improving flexibility of budgeting & forecasting (58%), closely followed by developing digital skills (56%) and redefining employee value proposition in hybrid environments.

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CFO Talks

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Cultivating Organisational Success Through Effective Leadership Leadership plays a critical role in driving the success of any organisation, especially when navigating the complexities of today’s fast-paced business world. Simplify complex financial data when communicating with non-financial staff.

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Future CFO

AUGUST 1, 2023

Clodagh Farrell (pictured), Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, DXC Technology , once dreamt to become a dress designer, but financial constraints back then drove her to choose business and finance, which eventually opened up a huge world filled with exciting opportunities.

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CFO Thought Leader

JANUARY 30, 2025

Inside The Mentoring Round , PairSoft CFO Matt Collis shares his leadership philosophy on transparency, communication, and cultural alignment. Collis relies on finance as a cross-functional connector , ensuring teams understand why financial decisions are made.

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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 sparked your interest in finance?

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CFO Talks

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Holton’s professional path is guided by a passion for numbers and a philosophy that sees finance not just as a support function, but as a powerful tool for steering businesses toward success. What sparked your interest in finance? Finance is essentially a support service for most businesses. No one is the same.

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CFO Talks

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Members’ Profile: Ronel Jooste In this edition of our CFO Spotlight series, we are featuring Ronel Jooste, a dynamic force in the worlds of finance, wellness, and leadership development. What sparked your interest in finance? Both my parents have a background in finance.

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CFO Talks

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The Importance of Self-Awareness in Leadership Development As a CFO, your role extends beyond managing finances; you are a key leader within your organisation. Leadership isn’t just about guiding your team or making strategic decisions; it’s also about understanding yourself. What is Self-Awareness?

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E78 Partners

MARCH 21, 2025

Companies must take a structured, strategic approach that aligns leadership, streamlines processes, and maintains stakeholder confidence. A well-defined PMI model typically includes: Pre-Integration Planning: Establishing objectives, leadership alignment, and an integration roadmap before the deal closes.

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The Finance Weekly

JANUARY 19, 2023

The CFO role traditionally has two high-level leadership archetypes: strategic and operational. The modern CFO must possess both expertise in operational and strategic finance to meet the evolving needs of business and the finance function. What is Operational Finance?

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CFO Thought Leader

JANUARY 27, 2025

Arriving at a high school in Cape Town, South Africa, without speaking English, Cosmin Pitigoi faced an immediate communication challenge. Years later, that same resolve reemerged in eBays IR function, where Pitigoi realized the company’s available data was falling short in communicating the breadth of eBay’s story.

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Future CFO

MAY 27, 2024

ACCA's Global Talent Trends Survey 2024 revealed that 78% of the respondents say diversity and inclusion are important amid the continuing talent crunch in the finance sector. My experience has been that the finance and accounting function has become quite equitable. Kell says there are two key areas to address in this matter.

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Global Finance

MARCH 3, 2025

Its green projects include the Green Cities program and the Green Finance Academy, aimed at encouraging banks to scale up their green financing. billion) in sustainable finance in the first nine months of 2024, based on bank-only management information system data, a sum that includes small and midsize enterprise (SME) loans (e.g.,

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Future CFO

MARCH 20, 2024

With the future of finance circling the management across functions, the formation of the right concoction of capabilities, and the establishment of a strong data foundation, it is expected that finance leaders look into strategies to not only succeed but also sustain transformative leadership.

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

While the firm acknowledges that the need for finance talent will remain high, it expects demand for operational profiles to grow less, due to automation and outsourcing of certain activities. Finance leaders need to adopt new technological advancements to streamline financial planning and analysis, reporting and finance operation process.”

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CFO Talks

MARCH 20, 2025

Talking Money Without Causing Panic Numbers tell the truth, but how you communicate with them determines how they are received. As a CFO, your role goes far beyond reporting figuresyou shape strategic decisions, guide leadership, and influence confidence in the business. Yet, transparency must be handled with care.

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Jedox Finance

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Change is happening in Finance, and we have outlined both how the mindset should change and how to create time and energy for doing more value-adding work. Especially if you are a CFO and looking at your finance function and thinking how you can transform it to Finance 4.0. Fostering conviction. Role modeling.

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CFO Thought Leader

JANUARY 20, 2025

Eager to drive business outcomes, Keefe immersed himself in tech, soon discovering a passion for FP&A and leadership. That was when I realized finance is so much more than keeping scoreits about guiding strategic decisions, Keefe tells us. Foster a human-centered culture where finance empowers rather than polices.

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CFO News Room

DECEMBER 16, 2022

One industry that tends to be recession-resistant is finance. And while the finance industry has seen its share of ups and downs over the years, it generally bounces back fairly quickly after a downturn. If you’re considering a career in finance, you’re probably wondering what the best-paying jobs are. Chief Financial Officer.

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Future CFO

OCTOBER 27, 2024

At the forefront of this situation, the archipelago's chief financial officers and finance leaders are expected to be sustainability champions, integrating ESG factors into their financial planning and reporting processes. He adds that connection with investors is necessary as they are now increasingly focused on sustainability.

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