Future CFO

JUNE 24, 2024

Is it there to replace the seasoned financial professional? Yes, in the sense that there are a lot of analyses that can now be handled by Gen AI and No, because it transforms accountants from number crunchers to strategic advisors. How do you dissect complex algorithms as compared to traditional financial models?

Auditing 111

Auditing Financial Analysis Forecasting Reconciliations 111

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. It’s about creating a financial roadmap that not only meets immediate operational needs but also aligns with the long-term vision for growth and profitability.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Planning Financial Modeling Forecasting 52

CFO Thought Leader

MAY 20, 2024

Back in 2001, Lafouge stepped into a pivotal finance leadership role with Technip, a technology provider to the energy industry. With global uncertainties looming, he built a resilient financial model that ensured the company’s survival. Rational arguments, numbers, and analyses are usually necessary but not enough.”

CFO 52

CFO Leadership Restructuring Finance 52

The CFO College

AUGUST 31, 2021

If they have to rely on capital raising, it’s hard for companies to attract private or institutional investors in competitive markets without a great accountant and strong financial model. Investors want to see a number of worthy components before they sink money into a company.

Startups 81

Startups Accounting General Ledger Forecasting 81

Jedox Finance

JULY 18, 2019

An FP&A professional does not just look at the numbers but rather tries to dig deeper to understand the story that the numbers are forming. This deeper thinking helps FP&A influence leadership to reflect on the strategic choices and the possible story that choice will create within the vision and mission of the company.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 59

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Net Present Value (NPV) Budgeting Leadership 59

Centage

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Any number of issues can arise that render forecasts or the line items on an annual budget quickly outdated. The problems that occur downstream from inaccurate or incomplete plans and budgets ultimately impact financial performance and long-term success. Defining your business drivers increases flexibility.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Planning Forecasting Financial Modeling 52

CFO News Room

JANUARY 11, 2023

Chief Financial Officer. Individuals who excel in the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) role are highly sought after. Previous experience working in upper leadership roles or managing the financial duties of an organization provides the skills and knowledge to take on this role. Financial Analyst.

Banking 130

Banking Financial Analyst Budgeting Investments 130

Future CFO

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The CFO role requires certain traits and skills, said Woranat Dumrongsiri (pictured), Country CFO, Deloitte Thailand and Deloitte Laos during an interview with FutureCFO for the publication’s Female Leadership in Finance Series. I started to like numbers and did very well in Math. My financial career is quite a long journey.

CFO 52

CFO Leadership Finance Problem Solving 52

Future CFO

JUNE 13, 2022

Editor’s note: Finance executives could no longer succeed by focusing simply on numbers. This article is part of FutureCFO's Female Leadership in Finance Series. The hospital has adopted a culture of innovation as it strives for world-class clinical leadership. FutureCFO: When did you start to become interested in finance?

Healthcare 52

Healthcare CFO Leadership Finance 52

Onplan

DECEMBER 28, 2021

In this post, we’ll walk you step-by-step through how to think about this, and use our free headcount planning template to run the numbers for a fictional company, NoMoreOffice Inc. These insights powerfully demonstrate the value of a good financial model. How do you weigh and plan for the costs of such a change?

Planning 98

Planning Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Forecasting Math 98

The Finance Weekly

JANUARY 21, 2024

Some: 41% of finance teams have Issues Identifying and correcting errors, 31% have problems finding and gathering necessary data, 24% have challenging questions on sources of data, 23% face challenges tracking multiple Excel versions, 20% have a bugbear of broken formulas, 19% are far from confident presenting this data to non-finance leadership.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 40

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Finance Data Analysis Financial Modeling 40

CFO News Room

DECEMBER 22, 2022

So, whether you are a number cruncher or story teller, I think you will find something to take away from the class. . Spreadsheets : I almost never open an excel spreadsheet during my classes and spend little time on financial modeling, but I do use my limited Excel skills, when valuing companies and doing corporate financial analysis.

Marketing 130

Marketing Valuation Corporate Finance Finance 130

Boston Startup CFO

JULY 10, 2016

To hold their own amongst established competitors, startups need strong leadership teams and effective business strategy. It is not just about building a fully integrated financial model and making a financial decision based on whether or not the output cell is green or red. Learn the business, not just the numbers.

Startups 52

Startups CFO Communication Financial Modeling 52

Future CFO

AUGUST 24, 2020

Amid these dire forecasts, FutureCFO spoke with senior financial executives with a regional role across Asia-Pacific for a glimpse into the upheaval that the global pandemic has brought to their FP&A practice, and how they are helping senior leadership weather the crisis with the company intact. Out of the ivory tower.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 40

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Forecasting Budgeting Finance 40

Musings on Markets

DECEMBER 21, 2022

So, whether you are a number cruncher or story teller, I think you will find something to take away from the class. Spreadsheets : I almost never open an excel spreadsheet during my classes and spend little time on financial modeling, but I do use my limited Excel skills, when valuing companies and doing corporate financial analysis.

Valuation 99

Valuation Corporate Finance Finance Financial Analysis 99

Future CFO

AUGUST 3, 2021

The pandemic gave new meaning to financial agility. It became vital as companies pivoted, recalibrated their financial models, and looked to withstand market shocks. For financial leaders, this shift in meaning created challenges. As a result, every company sought financial clarity.

Finance 52

Finance Forecasting Financial Modeling Accounts Payable 52

CFO Talks

MARCH 14, 2024

Building Flexible Financial Models: The ability to quickly adapt to changes is a competitive advantage. CFOs can lead the development of flexible financial models that account for various scenarios, including shifts in the global economy and potential technological disruptions.

Prioritization 52

Prioritization CFO Leverage Risk Management 52

Onplan

DECEMBER 28, 2021

In this post, we’ll walk you step-by-step through how to think about this, and use our free headcount planning template to run the numbers for a fictional company, NoMoreOffice Inc. These insights powerfully demonstrate the value of a good financial model. How do you weigh and plan for the costs of such a change?

Planning 52

Planning Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Forecasting Math 52

Barry Ritholtz

JANUARY 30, 2024

And then fast forward to my second decade, when I started to move up to Viacom and expand beyond Nickelodeon, in those days, we moved to more of a platform where each of the brands certainly had separate leadership, but that leadership was really focused on content and marketing. There were a whole number of these firms.

Investments 59

Investments Technology Leadership Marketing 59

Barry Ritholtz

APRIL 4, 2023

And then I left there and joined a number of my colleagues from Drexel and launched a business that as it turns out, was pretty much a carbon copy of the business we have today. And fortunately for us, there were a number of large scale alternative asset managers, like Carlyle, that were looking to grow in private credit.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) 59

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Investments Finance Banking 59

Global Finance

DECEMBER 27, 2024

As CFOs navigate this complex terrain and adapt their business processes, and decide how large a financial commitment to make to it, they must understand the implications for their financial models, risk management practices, and overall business operations.

Technology 111

Technology Finance Leverage Investments 111