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PodChats for FutureCFO: Becoming a transformative finance leader in 2025

Future CFO

Financial transformation has emerged as a critical imperative for organisations in 2024, driven by the need to adapt to rapidly changing economic conditions, technological advancements, and evolving business landscapes. Building a future-ready finance team The transformation of finance functions requires a shift in workforce dynamics.

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Market Concentration

Barry Ritholtz

In his weekly missive, Sam points to some amazing charts from Global Financial Data. They are based on historical data that looks at 200 Years of Market Concentration. These reflect the economic dominance of one specific part of the economy or another for very long periods of time. You might be surprised at the findings.

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The Pivotal Role of the CFO in Hospitality Growth

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Leverage Financial Insights in Hospitality In the hospitality industry, leveraging financial insights is essential to remain competitive. By interpreting financial data effectively, businesses can anticipate market trends and adapt strategies accordingly.

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Financial alchemy: How CFOs can lead the tech revolution in their organisations

Future CFO

Navigating complex challenges The KPMG 2025 board agenda highlights that boards will face unprecedented scrutiny regarding their governance processes as companies navigate complex geopolitical and economic risks. For CFOs, this means managing financial data and utilising technology to provide insights that drive strategic decision-making.

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How Forecasting Tools Can Pull SMBs Through The Economic Storm

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With more payments and back-office workflows being digitized, companies have more data than ever before with which to work. For some finance professionals, it may seem an overwhelming task to make sense of financial data to understand where a company has been, where it is today and where it could be tomorrow.

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Optimising Budgets: Strategies for Effective Financial Forecasting 

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Steps to use historical data effectively: Review financial reports from previous years. Consider external factors, such as economic conditions, that may have affected past performance. However, historical data alone is not enoughbusinesses must also consider current and future factors that could influence financial outcomes.

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The Finance Leader’s Playbook: Insights from the Journey

Future CFO

Wong says the ability to connect financial insights to the broader business landscape is crucial. “A A great finance leader sees the bigger picture, understanding how financial data aligns with organisational goals and drives growth. “I believe impactful leaders empower others to grow, creating strong, capable teams.”

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