Future CFO

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Editor’s note: GenAI adoption is touted to bring benefits to enterprises and their finance functions. IDC forecasts that the APAC GenAI market will grow by 85% CAGR from 2022 to 2027, with the financial services industry as one of the leading adopters.

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Future CFO

APRIL 7, 2024

Editor’s note: Wei Zheng (pictured), Finance Director, Hays Asia shed light on what matters when it comes to leadership, how you can progress to become a leader, and the biggest challenge facing finance leaders today. This interview is part of FutureCFO’s Female Leadership in Finance Series.

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CFO News Room

DECEMBER 16, 2022

One industry that tends to be recession-resistant is finance. After all, people will always need financial services, whether investing their money , taking out loans, or managing their taxes. 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.

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

BlackLine recently published a report titled, Finance & Accounting: in a Post-COVID World: Navigating the Changing Landscape. FutureCFO’s discussions with finance leaders in Asia identified similar conditions. Smagh opined that some of the concerns had to do with the years of the approach of work within the finance function. “As

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CFO Talks

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

In this role, I introduced a risk-based auditing approach and later became the bank’s financial manager. After a year in that position, I received a scholarship to pursue an MSc in Investment Management and Risk Finance at the University of Westminster in the UK. Nicolaas van Wyk: What an impressive career path!

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Future CFO

MARCH 1, 2023

Gartner says finance transformation encompasses strategic initiatives designed to revolutionise the way the corporate finance function manages its strategy, processes, internal controls, and financial reporting. CFOs must accelerate their finance transformation journey towards autonomous finance or risk falling behind.

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CFO Leadership

OCTOBER 18, 2023

AI coupled with The Digitization of the Finance Function create powerful levers for today’s CFO. 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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Future CFO

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Digital transformation has elevated the role of the finance function from financial steward to enabled. The extended COVID-19 pandemic has upped the ante in the race to finance agility. Source: Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) | 7th Global Corporate Reporting Survey | February 2021, EY. Best practices.

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Jedox Finance

JANUARY 19, 2024

Coined by industry analyst Gartner, autonomous finance refers to self-learning software agents that automate business operations and corporate finances. Autonomous finance is increasingly permeating all aspects of financial management by optimizing and streamlining financial data gathering and analysis.

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Future CFO

APRIL 12, 2023

Delivering products even Accenture's The Cloud First CFO Study – 2022 edition reveals that in a survey of 740 finance leaders across 15 industries and 11 countries, 39% say the CFO now leads the cloud journey for the whole enterprise. The delivery covers 98% area of Indonesia and 41 international countries to date.

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Future CFO

APRIL 3, 2023

While companies have been transforming their finance models over the last decade, Covid accelerated this process. With this shift to the cloud, companies have more data than ever at their fingertips – data ready to be analysed and potentially turned into valuable business insights.

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Spreadym

JULY 21, 2023

Digital transformation in finance refers to the process of integrating digital technologies and innovations into all aspects of financial services and operations within a financial institution or organization. What is a Goal of Digital Transformation in Finance?

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Among the things finance leaders must focus on for the new year is undoubtedly the rising interest and trend on sustainability. Ethical dilemmas For Hasenoehrl, trustworthy, transparent, auditable, and ethical use of data is fundamental to successful reporting, both in financial and sustainability reporting.

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Future CFO

MARCH 11, 2021

The Women in Leadership report by Wharton noted that women occupy a significant proportion of management roles but are scarce in executive and C-Suite roles. The number of women in the leadership pipeline is shrinking, indicating gender inequality in leadership is going to get even worse.

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The Charity CFO

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

The finance director role is critical to the success of any nonprofit, making it one of the most important hires an organization can make. They are responsible for the financial health of the organization. They create and maintain financial records, prepare financial reports, and oversee the organization’s budget.

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Future CFO

JUNE 3, 2024

It is an undeniable fact that chief financial officers now must face matters on sustainability and dedicate ample time to understand the importance of sustainability reporting to harness potential benefits in operations and decision-making procedures.

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CFO Leadership

JANUARY 5, 2024

We heard from numerous finance leaders and experts at SuiteWorld 2023, NetSuite’s annual user conference, and they were brimming with fresh and challenging ideas that can help companies right now. Making this a reality starts with accurate, real-time, and expansive financial data. Here’s a sampling.

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Yvonne’s career in finance and leadership has positioned her as an influential figure, holding executive roles since 2005 and contributing significantly to MINT’s growth and innovation. Prefer workout in the evenings What sparked your interest in finance? Then I will look at emails and plan so by 8am the day is ready to go.

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VCFO

MAY 17, 2024

Evaluation of 154 core data points across six dimensions and in-depth dialogue between you and a CFO steeped in all aspects of business optimization and strategic planning provides a holistic, insightful, and unbiased exploration of your company’s DNA.

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Future CFO

MARCH 7, 2021

How should organisations empower female finance execs when gender imbalance remains a reality in the function's senior management? While 52% of finance employees are women, they make up only 40% of senior roles in the function, according to a Gartner survey of more than 25,000 global employees. More female role models.

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CFO Talks

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Connecting with Your Audience, Communication, and Executive Presence In the fast-paced world of corporate finance, CFOs in South Africa are expected to do more than just crunch numbers—they need to be effective communicators. Communication is key in conveying financial insights to various stakeholders, from board members to employees.

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Future CFO

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

As enterprises look to embrace these technologies, CFOs and finance organizations are uniquely positioned to take their current roles of stewards of data, algorithms of measurements, and validation of benefits, to bring about the next generation of business – that of the cognitive enterprise.

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The Finance Weekly

MARCH 25, 2024

Pichette's notable contributions to Alphabet's transition from Google improved its operational efficiency and leadership in sustainability initiatives. His expertise and leadership make him a valuable asset as CFO. Financial Insights Pichette has an estimated net worth of at least $128 million as of March 25, 2024.

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Future CFO

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Bonnet defined master data management (MDM) as the software and practices for ensuring that data, as held by the company, is clean, is used managing the data of a company, ensuring that the data is clean and adheres to good governance. How does MDM support the finance function?

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Future CFO

AUGUST 3, 2021

A recent virtual roundtable, titled “ Creating and Mastering Financial Agility ,” looked to find out how well ASEAN financial leaders mastered financial agility during the pandemic. The region stopped operating on previous market assumptions; new risks involving personal and country legislation impacted financial models.

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CFO Leadership

JANUARY 8, 2024

We heard from numerous finance leaders and experts at SuiteWorld 2023, NetSuite’s annual user conference, and they were brimming with fresh and challenging ideas that can help companies right now. Making this a reality starts with accurate, real-time, and expansive financial data. Here’s a sampling.

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The Charity CFO

JULY 19, 2024

But did you know there are a variety of financial professionals that are essential to the financial well-being of an organization? Bookkeepers, accountants, and Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) all serve critical roles in managing an organization’s finances. Which Financial Professional Does Your Nonprofit Need?

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Fpanda Club

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

The growing variety and complexity of tasks within the finance function has resulted in the creation of a discipline that is supposed to become a bridge between the finance and business to support decision-making process by leveraging data and technology. This relates to FP&A which stands for financial planning and analysis.

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E78 Partners

OCTOBER 30, 2024

A strategic FP&A capability built on the right infrastructure of data, insights & collaboration allow our clients to enhance forecasting, streamline budgeting, and adapt quickly to risk & opportunities that arise in the business. This approach helps eliminate these issues and enables more informed decision-making.

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Future CFO

JANUARY 25, 2024

As a major part of an organisation, finance leaders are tasked to face various challenges within the finance function to keep the business afloat. They are asked to drive long-term value while finding short-term cost efficiencies as well as to reinvent the finance function while doing more with less,” he says.

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CFO Plans

JUNE 14, 2024

Cloud-Based Accounting Software for Future Financial Management Gone are the days of manual bookkeeping and cumbersome spreadsheets. Cloud-based accounting software offers a seamless, efficient, and secure way to manage your finances. The startup was able to scale effectively while maintaining financial stability.

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The Charity CFO

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

A position to oversee finances may sound a lot like an accountant, but there are important distinctions between the two. The major tasks of a treasurer can be summed up as follows: Operations management Oversight and compliance Strategic decision-making Operations management The operational tasks of a treasurer concern financial management.

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Global Finance

JULY 29, 2024

Indeed, GenAI, with its ability to collect and interpret financial data on a vast scale, could force some of the Arabian Gulf region’s biggest banks to rethink their already costly digital banking strategies. That leadership could prove temporary, however, and may be just as likely to benefit traditional banks.

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Bramasol

MAY 6, 2022

In too many instances, as CIOs and CFOs implement new software to improve finance processes, the expediency of getting systems up and running quickly can create isolated silos of inefficiency across the enterprise-wide technology landscape. The resulting build up of patchwork software systems is sometimes referred to as "Digital Debt".

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Planful

JANUARY 11, 2022

To get you started, here are 5 ways you can use AI to transform finance and 5 ways AI can speed your move away from yesterday’s technology for a total of 10 tips you can put to work today. If AI or AI in Finance is a new concept for you, here are some other important terms to know: Artificial intelligence (AI): . Essential Terms.

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Future CFO

JUNE 24, 2024

It took me years to be skilled in financial planning and analysis. Not every finance professional can be sharp enough to detect key highlights and provide analysis for the financial statements. The balance sheet and key financial ratios should tell the strengths and problems of the Company. Yes and No.

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Future CFO

DECEMBER 18, 2022

In the coming year, CFOs will be expected to focus on helping their companies build resilience – whether through critical decision-making backed by a real-time view of financial data, or ensuring competitive advantage with digital transformation and sustainability initiatives. Steering companies through the economic volatility ahead.

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