CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

From employing local talent to investing in community health infrastructure, GDC’s approach integrates ESG principles into its broader business strategy. The pressure on South African CFOs to adopt frameworks like the ISSB standards is mounting, as these provide a unified structure for financial and non-financial disclosures. “By

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The Finance Weekly

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

With global economies bracing for uncertainty in 2025 , financial teams are under pressure to adapt faster than ever. Political shifts, rising inflation, and unpredictable market trends are forcing businesses to rethink their financial planning strategies. Predictive Analytics Use AI-driven insights to enhance decision-making.

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Global Finance

MARCH 4, 2025

Among other things, a fractured economy is characterized by increased trade barriers and tariffs, geopolitical tensions and shifts to specific trading blocks (like US vs China), changing investment patterns, and supply chain disruptions. In the past its usually been like taking a scalpel to the tariffsmarket by market, she said.

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E78 Partners

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Overextended FP&A leaders with tactical burdens The Challenge: FP&A leaders often spend excessive time on manual data aggregation and spreadsheet maintenance, limiting their ability to provide strategic financial insights. Solution: Invest in automation tools to streamline reporting and free up FP&A capacity.

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CFO Plans

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Consider a financial services company that managed to scale its operations by prioritizing cash flow optimization. By employing advanced forecasting tools and real-time financial reporting, they maintained a healthy cash reserve, allowing them to invest in new markets and technologies confidently.

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E78 Partners

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

When private equity firms seek to optimize the performance of their portfolio companies and maximize investment returns, partnering with the right consulting firm, like E78, can be a game-changer. Still, it’s often early in the investment cycle or when a portfolio company faces challenges requiring specialized knowledge.

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Fpanda Club

JULY 24, 2022

Warren Buffett once suggested that the concepts of time value of money and discounted cash flow (DCF) model were introduced more than 2500 years ago. A related idea is articulated by the information-action paradox which describes the problem many companies face while investing in projects with high level of uncertainty, including innovation.

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CFO News Room

JANUARY 11, 2023

For example, investment bankers are near the top of the list, often working for large investment banks like Goldman Sachs or Morgan Stanley. You can find these jobs in financial institutions such as banks, investment banks, hedge funds, and private equity firms. Investment Banker. And how much money do they make?

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CFO Leadership

APRIL 5, 2023

While most executives easily understand the “soft” skills veterans have developed through the investment of millions of dollars’ worth of training and equipment from the Department of Defense, these same leaders accurately point to what veterans don’t bring – financial acumen.

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Fpanda Club

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

This is true in all possible economic situations: in times of growth FP&A participates in setting business objectives, analyzing options of growth, assessing market opportunities and risks, while in times of recession FP&A can contribute to corrective action plans, cost-cutting and other initiatives to preserve company’s financial health.

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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. Perhaps the market entry could happen in phases, reducing the initial cost. Sounds impressive, right?

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The Finance Weekly

JANUARY 19, 2023

It involves analyzing financial statements and data from different business units. Specialists in operational finance create financial models that outline the details of business processes and their impact on the company's goals, staff plans, budget, and cash flow.

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E78 Partners

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

It’s not just about managing numbers—it’s about aligning financial strategies with business goals to unlock value at every stage of the investment cycle. A tailored budget plan can empower private equity-backed companies to meet and exceed their financial objectives.

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Musings on Markets

AUGUST 28, 2024

It seems like a lifetime has passed since artificial intelligence (AI) became the market's biggest mover, but Open AI introduced the world to ChatGPT on November 30, 2022. There is a good reason why ETFs have taken away market share from fund managers.

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Cube Software

APRIL 29, 2024

At its core, FP&A focuses on forecasting financial outcomes, budgeting, and providing actionable insights to support investment decisions.

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E78 Partners

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

It’s not just about managing numbers—it’s about aligning financial strategies with business goals to unlock value at every stage of the investment cycle. A tailored budget plan can empower private equity-backed companies to meet and exceed their financial objectives.

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Musings on Markets

DECEMBER 21, 2022

If your query is why I would continue to teach rather than seek out more lucrative careers in investing or banking, my answer is a simple one. and uses that endgame to cast light on the investing, financing and dividend decisions that all businesses, small or large, private or public, have to make.

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Centage

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Did changes in market conditions cause it? Negative variances may signal that there isn’t as much demand for your product or service, more competitors have entered your market, or your pricing was too high for the market. Shift funds to areas that need improvement or invest in initiatives that directly drive growth.

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E78 Partners

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Private equity consultants offer expertise in optimizing portfolio companies, enhancing financial performance, and identifying new growth opportunities. By leveraging the insights of these experienced specialists, businesses can better navigate complex market conditions and maximize value creation.

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Musings on Markets

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

In my first two posts on Facebook, I noted that its most recent earnings report, and the market reaction to it, offers an opportunity for us to talk about bigger issues. Even as data has become more accessible and our tools have become more powerful, it is my belief that the quality of valuations has degraded over time.

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Jedox Finance

AUGUST 22, 2019

We understand that you’re not satisfied with the return on investment you’re getting from the department. We want you to invest in us so that we can deliver on and exceed your expectations. Crystal ball to financially model the impact of the strategic options. Fear not the needed investment. How do I do this?

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Spreadym

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Skills: They possess a range of technical and soft skills, including financial analysis, financial modeling, data management, budgeting, forecasting, communication, and problem-solving skills. Experience: FP&A candidates may have prior experience in financial analysis, accounting, or related roles.

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VCFO

MAY 30, 2022

Joining vcfo’s Houston market as a Consulting CFO is Jose Perez-Bello. Jose is a senior finance professional with more than 30 years of experience in financial management roles in manufacturing and international energy ventures. Jose is fluent in both English and Spanish.

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BlueLight

AUGUST 21, 2020

While at PWC I started writing business plans and creating financial models for startups. After a brief stint in investment banking, I missed working with founders and decided to venture out on my own. After a brief stint in investment banking, I missed working with founders and decided to venture out on my own.

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E78 Partners

AUGUST 15, 2023

They utilize advanced financial modeling techniques to predict outcomes and assess the viability of various business strategies. Their involvement extends to partnering with the business to develop scenarios, mitigate risk, and influence the allocation of resources to maximize return on investment.

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Centage

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

An investment bank analysis of Tesla ’s purchase of Solar City undervalued the company by $400 million after double-counting its debt in a spreadsheet. They provide the flexibility to anticipate problems by running multiple what-if scenarios and building driver-based financial models.

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Spreadym

JUNE 27, 2023

Financial Forecasting: FP&A professionals forecast the financial performance of an organization over a specific period, typically one to five years. This involves projecting revenues, expenses, and other key financial metrics based on historical data, market trends, and business strategies.

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Spreadym

MAY 10, 2023

This analysis can help you identify risks, assess the feasibility of goals, or optimize your financial plans. Investment Analysis: In investment decision-making, what-if analysis can be valuable. For example, you can assess the financial impact of economic downturn or supply chain disruption.

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The Finance Weekly

JULY 19, 2022

That's why we've put together this list of the best FP&A tools on the market, including what each one is, how it can benefit you, and where you can find it. FP&A teams are responsible for transforming this knowledge into the groundwork for long-term financial growth, stability, and success for the organization.

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Collectiv

MARCH 5, 2025

By integrating planning with the broader data strategy , organizations are able to create more dynamic and scalable financial models. Businesses launching new products, entering new markets, or adjusting to unexpected disruptions must rely on strategic judgment to refine AI-driven insights.

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Randeep Rathindran He adds that CFOs must intervene early to mitigate margin squeezes and confront spiraling expenses driven by the labour market, climate change, and digital transformation. Many organisations will then seek out new strategies for hitting earnings targets, Gartner says.

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E78 Partners

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

When private equity firms seek to optimize the performance of their portfolio companies and maximize investment returns, partnering with the right consulting firm, like E78, can be a game-changer. Still, it’s often early in the investment cycle or when a portfolio company faces challenges requiring specialized knowledge.

Investments 52

Investments Valuation Financial Modeling Risk Management 52

E78 Partners

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

When private equity firms seek to optimize the performance of their portfolio companies and maximize investment returns, partnering with the right consulting firm, like E78, can be a game-changer. Still, it’s often early in the investment cycle or when a portfolio company faces challenges requiring specialized knowledge.

Investments 52

Investments Valuation Financial Modeling Risk Management 52

PYMNTS

MAY 6, 2020

“The extraordinary events taking place over the past two months have measurably expanded our market opportunity and accelerated the ongoing shift to connected fitness,” said Chief Financial Officer Jill Woodworth. At least partly because of that, the company has spent zero marketing dollars during the past three months.

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Boston Startup CFO

APRIL 12, 2024

Through meticulous analysis of your historical financial data and current business operations, we will develop accurate and reliable cash flow projections, enabling you to make informed decisions, anticipate potential cash shortfalls, and implement effective strategies to maintain optimal liquidity and financial stability for your business.

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E78 Partners

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Leaders are at the helm steering their organizations through changing consumer, market, and Board expectations. Business Planning and Budgeting (BP&B) is a strategic, operational, and financial management process that organizations use to plan, allocate resources, and manage their business performance effectively.

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Thobile’s passion for finance sparked in high school with her love for mathematics and the challenge of balancing financial statements. This interest solidified during her BCom studies, where she found satisfaction in analyzing financial statements and market trends.

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