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CFO Corner With Thryv Holdings’ Paul Rouse

Global Finance

Rouse: Communication. And dont think its all about math; its more about strategy. Its also about maintaining company morale and supporting our employees through this journey. GF: Whats the key to maintaining good relationships with shareholders? GF: What advice do you have for aspiring CFOs? Rouse: Its not for the faint of heart!

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Confessions of an FP&A-holic: 7 Lessons I Wish I Knew Earlier

Fpanda Club

Business acumen, strategic thinking, project management, collaboration and communication, to make long story short: neither of them was probably taught at your masters in finance. Listen to understand, not just to reply Effective communication is critical in the world of FP&A. If you want to stand out, learn beyond finance.

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Members’ Profile: Rofhiwa Irene Singo

CFO Talks

However, my commerce teacher noticed my aptitude for math and saw potential in me for a different path. Cultivating skills in communication, teamwork, and decision-making is crucial for effectively leading your team and making a lasting impact. My interest in finance began unexpectedly in high school.

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Holding Onto Your Marketing Budget in a Downturn

CFO News Room

Make sure you have the right math and language to explain results driven by direct and indirect marketing spend. As much as possible, CMOs must help their C-suite colleagues understand the math of marketing activities holistically and results throughout the full funnel. Build a tight relationship with your CEO and CFO.

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Improving Conversions While Navigating The Great Digital Shift

PYMNTS

You’re thinking about capturing and storing payment methods, presenting delivery options and communicating how you’re tackling COVID-19 expectations for the restaurant. “It’s no longer just a matter of, ‘can I take a credit card online?’” said Benson. So that whole flow has changed.”. Looking At Loyalty. Rethinking ROI.

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Beyond Unattended Retail, There’s Unattended Payments

PYMNTS

There is no longer much tolerance, or enthusiasm, on the part of consumers for digging into one’s pocket to find money or a payment card, or doing the mental math (well, OK, a smartphone has a calculator) to figure out how much to tip a driver. Nowadays, one’s card is on file with the ride-hailing service.

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Outschool On Tailoring Subscription To Online Children’s Education

PYMNTS

Nathoo and other Outschool executives have extensive technology backgrounds, bringing a decidedly tech-oriented approach to online education, with an emphasis on secure and communication-rich video interfaces and outside-the-box course offerings. We’re exploring bundles by topic, so math for age 8, [for example]. …