CFO Dive

JANUARY 26, 2022

To the extent CFOs support the committees, they could be called on to help find experts to join, or present to, members who are tasked with preventing a damaging breach.

Auditing 296

Auditing 296

Generation CFO

JANUARY 28, 2022

Successful businesses need a culture of making it happen, says James Owen, Kantar’s Profiles division Global CFO. “Too often I’ve seen that people prefer to find excuses or historical reasons why something hasn’t happened.”. Instead, James suggests: “The real skill comes in when the team can reframe the question in the first place and ask ‘how can we make this happen together’ or look at what needs to be true to bring the idea to fruition.”.

CFO 200

CFO Math Concentration Finance 200

CFA Institute

JANUARY 28, 2022

The inherent conflict between the "E," the "S," and the "G" in ESG investing can no longer be ignored.

Investments 137

Investments Performance Measuring Economics 137

Navigator SAP

JANUARY 28, 2022

If you’ve reached a point in your business where you’re looking to improve productivity, find cost savings, and unlock new growth opportunities, your research has likely led you to reports of other organizations using an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system to achieve those kinds of goals.

Planning 130

Planning 130

Speaker: Frank Taliano

Document-heavy workflows slow down productivity, bury institutional knowledge, and drain resources. But with the right AI implementation, these inefficiencies become opportunities for transformation. So how do you identify where to start and how to succeed? Learn how to develop a clear, practical roadmap for leveraging AI to streamline processes, automate knowledge work, and unlock real operational gains.

Leverage

CFO Dive

JANUARY 28, 2022

Although the pandemic revealed the costs of relying on a global supply chain, companies that bring production home may face a big tax bill.

281

281

Private Funds CFO

JANUARY 28, 2022

In the magazine: CFOs offer their advice on what you need to look out for in the new era of inflation; Private equity compensation survey findings; The future of ESG-linked loans; What CFOs can learn from chipmakers; Plus much more….

CFO 130

CFO 130

Navigator SAP

JANUARY 26, 2022

Daily business decisions can be as low-stakes as prioritizing your email inbox or as momentous as deciding on a strategic acquisition. Your choices can lead to solutions to the problems your company faces—or to regrets and harsh consequences. Although you can’t necessarily prevent every mistake, incorrect choices are often the result of poor research and a lack of insight into and understanding of the details of your business.

Planning 130

Planning Prioritization 130

CFO Dive

JANUARY 26, 2022

Rising price pressures have pushed inflation toward the top of agenda items during earnings calls, prompting some needed changes in tactics by CFOs.

271

271

Generation CFO

JANUARY 24, 2022

Transforming an organisation is not always easy. However, one thing that consistently eases the process is having the right culture. I think many would agree that culture is king in finance transformation – it can really be make or break for enacting change. This concept is the topic of episode three, Importance of transformative culture, from the podcast series Transformational journeys.

Finance 165

Finance CFO Accounting 165

Speaker: Claire Grosjean

Finance teams are drowning in data—but is it actually helping them spend smarter? Without the right approach, excess spending, inefficiencies, and missed opportunities continue to drain profitability. While analytics offers powerful insights, financial intelligence requires more than just numbers—it takes the right blend of automation, strategy, and human expertise.

Finance

Private Funds CFO

JANUARY 27, 2022

Second-ever risk alert rings alarms over accurate disclosures, advertising, books-and-records, due diligence and hedge clauses.

Advertising 130

Advertising Compliance 130

Navigator SAP

JANUARY 25, 2022

Modern biotechnology has enabled individuals and companies in the pharmaceutical industry to create breakthrough products and equipment for combating devastating and uncommon diseases, reducing environmental footprints, feeding hungry populations, and promoting safer, cleaner, and effective industrial processes. However, before these products and technologies are released to the market for use by consumers, they must be taken through the biotech FDA approval process to ensure their safety.

Pharmaceutical 130

Pharmaceutical SAP Technology Marketing 130

CFO Dive

JANUARY 25, 2022

Companies lack the expertise and consistent metrics for satisfying growing investor demand for sustainable operations.

260

260

Jedox Finance

JANUARY 27, 2022

It’s a familiar situation… You set up a quick meeting with your team to get the quarterly report ready. Once the meeting has started, you quickly realize that team members brought what was supposed to be the same data in different files. Some values just do not make sense and you must manually reconcile all data before you can proceed. The meeting that was meant to last an hour turns into a day.

Planning 124

Planning Investments 124

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

Financial Data

Private Funds CFO

JANUARY 26, 2022

The SEC has proposed the first new disclosure rules for private equity, venture capital and hedge funds since the Dodd-Frank era.

Compliance 130

Compliance 130

Navigator SAP

JANUARY 25, 2022

Cloud computing is one of the latest technologies to show the potential to transform industries. One industry that is slowly adopting cloud computing technology is the pharmaceutical sector. The uptake of this technology in the pharmaceutical industry remains somewhat measured due to strict protocols and compliance regulations. However, there are still numerous benefits your pharmaceutical company can enjoy by implementing cloud computing.

Pharmaceutical 130

Pharmaceutical Compliance Technology 130

CFO Dive

JANUARY 25, 2022

Giving the legal team resources to anticipate risks is a cost-effective way to manage disputes that companies can expect to face, a strategist says.

Budgeting 260

Budgeting 260

CFA Institute

JANUARY 25, 2022

Standard deviation fails to characterize risk in a way that matters to most investors.

Communication 107

Communication Investments Performance Measuring Risk Management 107

Speaker: Dave Sackett

Traditional budgeting and forecasting methods can no longer keep pace with today’s rapidly evolving business environment. Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty. To stay ahead, finance leaders must leverage a future-forward approach—one that leverages real-time data, predictive analytics, and continuous planning to drive smarter financial decisions.

Forecasting

Private Funds CFO

JANUARY 26, 2022

EY survey: Nearly half of PE firms targeting retail and wealth management investors to increase AUM.

Retail 130

Retail 130

Navigator SAP

JANUARY 25, 2022

Without the robust pharmaceutical sector, many people throughout the world would have been wiped out long ago by even mild illnesses. Unfortunately, this industry is constantly facing many challenges, most of which are operational. But ongoing technological advancements like cloud computing and SAP solutions for life sciences have enabled pharmaceutical companies to withstand most of these challenges.

Pharmaceutical 130

Pharmaceutical SAP Technology 130

CFO Dive

JANUARY 24, 2022

With hypergrowth on the horizon, how can CFOs be in the driver’s seat to lead rapid growth? How can they be best prepared for the challenges presented? Mike Beach, Chargebee’s CFO, shares some insights.

CFO 260

CFO 260

CFA Institute

JANUARY 25, 2022

What's the secret to building your followers on social media?

Communication 102

Communication Leadership Economics 102

Speaker: Erroll Amacker

As businesses increasingly adopt automation, finance leaders must navigate the delicate balance between technology and human expertise. This webinar explores the critical role of human oversight in accounts payable (AP) automation and how a people-centric approach can drive better financial performance. Join us for an insightful discussion on how integrating human expertise into automated workflows enhances decision-making, reduces fraud risks, strengthens vendor relationships, and accelerates R

Accounts Payable

Private Funds CFO

JANUARY 28, 2022

SPACs managers must educate targets to avoid accounting risks.

Accounting 100

Accounting Education 100

Navigator SAP

JANUARY 24, 2022

When a life science startup has reached a certain point in its journey, the complexity of its operations may drive its leaders to seek a solution that can help manage chaos and streamline the business. Some of the most brilliant minds work in this industry, yet computer technology can still perplex scientists and other professionals who launched a business with nothing more than a drawing on a napkin.

SAP 130

SAP Startups Technology 130

CFO Dive

JANUARY 27, 2022

Federal Reserve efforts to curb inflation will probably collide against several inflationary forces, including reshoring of production and shortages of both workers and semiconductors.

246

246

Musings on Markets

JANUARY 27, 2022

Inflation numbers have been coming in high now, for more than a year, but for much of the early part of 2021, bankers, investors and politicians seemed to be either in denial or casually dismissive of its potential for damage. Initially, the high inflation numbers were attributed to the speed with the economy was recovering from COVID, and once that excuse fell flat, it was the supply chain that was help responsible.

Treasury 99

Treasury Currencies Numbers Investments 99

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