For a robust finance team, well-rounded talent is a must: Leia CFO
CFO Dive
APRIL 24, 2023
The newly-minted CFO will concentrate on FP&A and financial reporting this year, which requires finding finance employees that have a range of skill sets.
Aidana Zhakupbekova, VP Finance, HousingAnywhere
Generation CFO
JANUARY 5, 2022
Like many finance leaders, Aidana Zhakupbekova, VP Finance at HousingAnywhere , the largest European mid to long-term rental accommodation platform, has worked across accounting, credit control and FB&A spheres. . Start-ups typically don’t start with strategic finance and focus more on operational finance,” she explains.
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Future CFO
DECEMBER 29, 2024
The finance function must adapt to digital disruption, integrating automation and real-time data analysis to enhance decision-making processes. CFOs are expected to manage financial risks and drive strategic growth initiatives. Evolving role Historically, CFOs were the stewards of financial reporting and compliance.
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The Key to Modern Financial Reporting: Leveraging Data to Withstand Volatility
Centage
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
Recognizing that organizations with access to and insights into the most data have the best chance of weathering the downturn, savvy business owners are taking steps to improve their financial reporting. Key Financial Reports to Run. The Importance of Automated Financial Reporting.
Modern Financial Reporting & Analytics: The Path to Business Success During Times of Volatility
Centage
DECEMBER 15, 2022
Why Accurate and Granular or Detailed Financial Reporting is Imperative During Times of Volatility. Which is why today it’s more important than ever to have a strong, accurate financial reporting process so you can make key decisions for your business in the days, weeks and months ahead. Beyond Static Reports.
Report the Future: The Role of Automation in Financial Reporting
Centage
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Despite the basic truth that businesses need to be future looking if they hope to succeed, traditional financial reporting has typically focused on what’s happened in the past and present. Using cutting-edge financial intelligence, FP&A software serves to automate the daily tasks of corporate financial planning.
Are You Happy Working in Finance?
Fpanda Club
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
Young people usually choose their career in finance as it seems to be rather easy to measure success: there is a beaten path from an entry-level accountant/auditor or financial analyst to finance manager and later to CFO. This is the reason for many graduates to pick finance as their career. Finance field is no exception.
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12 Best Paying Jobs in Finance in 2023
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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Embattled EV maker Faraday replaces interim CFO
CFO Dive
JULY 12, 2023
The electric vehicle maker’s new interim CFO, Jonathan Maroko, is replacing Yun Han, who resigned from the top finance role. The company announced it will also be restating certain financial reports.
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Address Today’s Dynamic Business Environment: Discover How Cloud-Based Financial Reporting Software Can Help You Make the Shift
Centage
MARCH 2, 2022
To achieve this, you need a cloud-based financial reporting software that can support frequent forecasting, scenario planning, and reporting. While accuracy in reporting remains a top priority for CEOs, efficiency and speed follow close behind. Financial Reporting & Analytics Made Easy. Learn More.
Seizing opportunities in finance
Future CFO
JULY 21, 2024
The finance team can make this possible through the management of associated risks with AI, as it plays a greater role in the accounting and financial reporting of businesses. Advice It is undeniable that the shifts and changes in the finance function make the way to success a more challenging one.
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Financial Reporting Help: Avoiding Common Mistakes in Financial Reporting
CFO Share
JUNE 25, 2024
Financial Reporting Help: Avoiding Common Mistakes in Financial Reporting As a small business owner, you rely on accurate financial statements to make informed decisions and drive your business forward. You’re not alone if you’re feeling suspicious or frustrated with your current business reporting.
PodChats for FutureCFO: The continuing transformation of finance reporting
Future CFO
MAY 31, 2023
Technology has made financial reporting easy for everyone involved in the process, from the finance and accounts team preparing reports to the regulators, investors, and others who use those reports. That said, technology is only one aspect of the reporting process. in 2023 while Europe and the U.S.
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Accountability in Finance Teams, Methods and Benefits
CFO Talks
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Accountability in Finance Teams, Methods and Benefits Accountability is a big deal in any business, but for finance teams, it’s especially important. Whether it’s handling invoices, managing payroll, or preparing financial reports, no one should be left guessing about their tasks. And the benefits?
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Finance and Strategy: Making Numbers Work for Your Vision
CFO Talks
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Finance and Strategy: Making Numbers Work for Your Vision Imagine this: Your company has a fantastic vision—perhaps it’s to dominate a new market, launch a groundbreaking product, or grow your team and profits. This is where aligning your finance with strategy comes in. So should your financial management.
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Financial Metric Madness: How SMBs Can Set Meaningful KPIs for Their Business as Part of Their Financial Reporting and Analysis Process
Centage
JANUARY 4, 2022
Part of that effort requires a deep dive into the overall financial health of your organization. That includes analyzing key financial metrics as part of the financial reporting and analysis process to see where you are today to determine where you want to be tomorrow (and how to get there!).
Diverse Teams, Unified Goals: Managing Multifaceted Finance Staff
CFO Talks
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Diverse Teams, Unified Goals: Managing Multifaceted Finance Staff In today’s dynamic business environment, finance teams have evolved into diverse groups with different skills, experiences, and perspectives. As CFO, you need to articulate a clear financial vision that transcends individual tasks and roles.
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Customized Financial Reporting for Better Decision Making
CFO Plans
JUNE 27, 2024
Customized Financial Reporting for Better Decision Making Every business has unique financial needs and goals. Outsourced accounting services provide customized financial reporting that offers a clear and comprehensive picture of a company’s financial health.
Financial Reports to Share with Nonprofit Board
The Charity CFO
MAY 31, 2024
But what financial reports are most important to build that trust through transparency with your board of directors? Statement of Financial Position Your statement of financial position is a financial report that provides an overview of the organization’s financials at a specific point in time.
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The Future of Finance and Sustainability with Elizabeth Burns
CFO Talks
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
The Future of Finance and Sustainability with Elizabeth Burns The evolving demands of sustainability and financial performance are reshaping the role of CFOs in the energy sector. Elizabeth’s approach offers practical lessons for finance leaders navigating this complex and dynamic landscape.
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Essentials to successful finance transformation
Future CFO
MARCH 13, 2023
Gartner surveys looking to 2022 show that CFOs, controllers and heads of financial planning and analysis (FP&A) are all focused on digital initiatives that will lay critical groundwork for an autonomous future. Cedric Assaouloff , digital and innovation lead at R&D finance pharmaceutical company F.
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Digital acceleration to drive finance leadership in 2022
Future CFO
DECEMBER 31, 2021
In response, 82% of CFOs report that investments in digital are accelerating faster than in other areas, including talent, supply chain, business services or fixed assets. What does this mean to the finance and accounting team of 2022? The next stages of digital transformation will drive this growing demand for multi-skilled talent.
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The Finance Weekly 2022 Year in Review
The Finance Weekly
JANUARY 1, 2023
Once again 2022 was not a boring year, both for world events and finance in particular, and the growing number of readers and widely diverse range of topics attests to that. Here at the Finance Weekly, we compiled a list of the five most read articles of 2022: 1) Cloud FP&A Software Solution Comparison – The Complete Guide.
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Preparing Your Finance Organization for the New Era of AI
CFO Leadership
OCTOBER 10, 2023
Future-forward finance and accounting organizations were quick to embrace robotic process automation (RPA) years ago to manage mundane, repetitive back-office tasks like data entry and routine financial reporting. AI is a tool and not a replacement for finance professionals.
The 5-Minute Guide to Nonprofit Finances
The Charity CFO
MAY 31, 2022
It’s a myth that all stakeholders need to be experts in every aspect of nonprofit finances. Even on nonprofit financial committees, some members may be skilled in accounting, others in banking, and others in investing or financial analysis. Because the basics of nonprofit finances are easy to grasp. . Money In: Revenue.
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Modernising finance reporting in support of ESG
Future CFO
MAY 15, 2024
For instance, 87% of C-suites claim to have dedicated staff to oversee ESG reporting, yet only 68% of managers say this is so. More interestingly, 62% of executives claim their companies apply the same diligence to ESG reporting as they do to financial reporting. Only 32% of managers say the same.
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ExecOpinion: Finance transformation: Strategies in 2023
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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Finance and IT Collaboration: Help Me Help You Help the Organization
The Finance Weekly
OCTOBER 9, 2022
In the past, there was little opportunity for close collaboration between the functions of finance and IT. According to , Jim Caci , CFO of software-as-a-service (SaaS) and data management platform provider AvePoint, the collaboration between finance and IT is essential for any company looking to grow.
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Fiskl, Samsung Appstack Team On Finance Management For SMBs
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 15, 2020
Having cash flow stats and real-time financial reports for loan submissions available is critical, according to the release, which touted the platform as "easy to use and highly automated.". The pandemic has engendered a number of new obstacles for companies.
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How a CFO Ensures Compliance in Financial Reporting
CFO Share
JUNE 27, 2024
How a CFO Ensures Compliance in Financial Reporting Reliable financial statements are crucial for business management, but ensuring compliance may feel like a luxury in the resource-constrained world of small business. How can a small business ensure compliance in reporting without overspending on accounting staff and audits?
Cashflow visibility: Finance execs, C-suites report low confidence
Future CFO
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
When it comes to cashflow visibility, under 4% of the 1,483 business leaders and finance and accounting executives from different countries report complete confidence, said Blackline recently. The post Cashflow visibility: Finance execs, C-suites report low confidence appeared first on FutureCFO.
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Navigating the EPM labyrinth: A guide for modern finance leaders
Future CFO
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
The financial landscape is evolving at breakneck speed, driven by big data, globalisation, and digitisation. The pressure on finance leaders to deliver strategic insights and ensure compliance is mounting in this dynamic environment. The increased workload can hobble finance team productivity and limit their scope of analysis.
Building Robust IT Systems for Financial Reporting
CFO Talks
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Building Robust IT Systems for Financial Reporting As financial operations become increasingly complex, having the right IT infrastructure in place is no longer just a back-office necessity—it’s a strategic advantage. Automation reduces human error, which is one of the biggest risks in financial reporting.
The 7 Critical Finance Software for Your Companies Tech Stack
The Finance Weekly
NOVEMBER 8, 2022
A finance software stack is a list of top solutions that will produce the best results for finance teams. Finance is responsible for a large number of critical operations in a business. Here are the 7 best finance software solutions broken down into different categories: 1) Accounting. Low implementation times.
Embracing AI in Finance and Accounting: Balancing Risk and Innovation
CFO Leadership
OCTOBER 10, 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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Redefining financial reporting through automation, analytics, and AI
Jedox Finance
MAY 29, 2024
Financial reports — income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements — are crucial for organizations because they offer a holistic picture of the financial performance and health of the business.
Nonprofit Finance Practices
VCFO
JUNE 29, 2023
Restoring and Ensuring Effective Nonprofit Finance Practices Decades ago, healthcare trailblazer Sister Irene Kraus moved her mantra of “No Margin. Here, we look at what can cause finance and compliance-related practices to go astray in nonprofits, as well as what can be done to get them back on course and keep them there. No Mission.”
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Alteryx for Accounting: The Future of the Finance Organization
Embark With Us
JANUARY 19, 2022
That's the dynamic running rampant across industries right now, with finance organizations pushing Excel past its natural limits and, in turn, preventing their companies from taking a deep dive into the business intelligence pool. Alteryx Use Cases for Finance Professionals and Functions. Financial Reporting.
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NFRA imposes Rs 2.5 crore fine on two auditors in Reliance Commercial Finance case
CFO News
MAY 20, 2024
The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) has penalized two auditors with fines totaling Rs 2.5 crore for professional misconduct and auditing lapses in the Reliance Commercial Finance case for FY2018-19.
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3 Ways to Use Financial Reporting Services to Become More Profitable
Driven Insights
AUGUST 4, 2024
How long has it been since you last went on a road trip, or even to a new destination, and didnt have an app on your phone (eg: Google Maps) to guide you, step-by-step, towards your goal? Five years? Maybe even longer. GPS and map apps have become an integral part of our daily lives.
Strategic Finance Focus at Year-End
VCFO
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
These impacts will include major changes to accounting practices and financial reporting, as well as increased scrutiny of contracts, service agreements, and all leases starting now and moving forward. audited or reviewed financial statements). The post Strategic Finance Focus at Year-End appeared first on vcfo.
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14 best finance AI tools for finance leaders
Cube Software
AUGUST 29, 2024
How are AI tools changing finance? AI tools are changing finance by heavily reducing the amount of manual calculations needed to generate and analyze important financial reports. AI makes a significant impact by:
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Lloyds, ConnectedFi Team For Faster Credit Decisions
PYMNTS
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020
Lloyds Bank has teamed with ConnectedFi in order to provide brokers with quicker asset finance credit decisions by using automation, according to Financial Reporter. The whole process reduces manual work by 87 percent, according to Financial Reporter. The information is extracted and validated automatically.
Leading with Purpose: Dr. Lawrence Nsibandze on Managing Public Service Pensions and Strategic Finance
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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