Planful

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

In an ideal world, financial reports should build shareholder trust by offering accurate data about the performance of the company. In reality, a company’s financial report can be more flimsy—involving estimates and judgment from leadership that’s far from the truth.

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Future CFO

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Evolving role Historically, CFOs were the stewards of financial reporting and compliance. Arellano-Geronimo describes the transformative journey of finance leadership, which is characterised by the need to innovate, be agile, and focus strongly on strategic business insights.

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Finance Compliance Data Analysis Leadership 98

The Charity CFO

JULY 30, 2024

As far as Women in Leadership, the organization supports and serves 80% women. Women In Leadership Collectively, all of Alyssia’s experiences led her to become the leader she is today. The women that Alyssia has experienced in leadership have definitely shaped how she has become the leader she is today. But, how exactly?

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Soni “To truly embrace ESG and sustainability, enterprise leadership needs to shift their mindset from viewing these concepts as peripheral concerns to recognising them as fundamental to long-term business success and societal impact.” ESG reporting will continue to change and be refined, given the challenges of sustainability goals.

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Recognizing the need to enhance my managerial capabilities, I pursued a Postgraduate Diploma in Management, which equipped me with essential leadership skills. First and foremost is financial acumen—understanding financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance is foundational.

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CFO Talks

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Members’ Profile: Ronel Jooste In this edition of our CFO Spotlight series, we are featuring Ronel Jooste, a dynamic force in the worlds of finance, wellness, and leadership development. I am currently busy with my John Maxwell Leadership Trainer & Coach certifications and might pursue my Masters degree next year.

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The Finance Weekly

JANUARY 19, 2023

The CFO role traditionally has two high-level leadership archetypes: strategic and operational. An operational CFO optimizes performance by combining data from various departments with financial data. As a result, a company with operational finance leadership may struggle to prepare for long-term growth.

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Future CFO

DECEMBER 31, 2021

In these regards, CFOs will seek people with traditional financial skills, in addition to interpersonal skills like leadership, empathy, and adaptability, and cognitive skills like critical thinking, project management and decision-making. The post Digital acceleration to drive finance leadership in 2022 appeared first on FutureCFO.

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CFO Talks

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The Power of Fractional CFOs: Sara Daw on Transforming Financial Leadership for SMEs and Corporates In a recent CFO Club Podcast , Leana van der Merwe hosted Sara Daw , Group CFO of CFO Centre Ltd, to discuss the increasingly popular concept of fractional CFOs.

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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 Burns, CFO of Gas du Cameroon (GDC), exemplifies this balance, demonstrating how strategic financial leadership can support environmental responsibility.

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E78 Partners

MARCH 28, 2025

Proactive measures such as enhanced financial reporting, improved ERP systems, and clear growth narratives are essential for commanding premium valuations. To sustain momentum through transitions and disruption, PE firms are sharpening their talent strategies to ensure leadership continuity.

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Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Prioritization Leadership Investments 59

CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Members’ Profile: Rofhiwa Irene Singo In this edition of our CFO Spotlight series, we are featuring Rofhiwa Irene Singo, an accomplished finance leader whose journey is a testament to resilience, adaptability, and impactful leadership. Share your favorite leadership lesson.

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CFO Plans

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Implementing strong corporate financial governance ensures that financial disclosures are both trustworthy and reliable. This positions an organization as a leader in financial accountability leadership , setting a standard for others in the industry to follow. This transparency builds confidence amongst stakeholders.

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CFO Talks

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The Importance of Integrity in Leadership In the ever-evolving landscape of corporate governance, CFOs in South Africa play a pivotal role in shaping the ethical framework of their organisations. Integrity, at its core, is non-negotiable in leadership—it builds trust, fosters accountability, and drives sustainable success.

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E78 Partners

MARCH 21, 2025

Companies must take a structured, strategic approach that aligns leadership, streamlines processes, and maintains stakeholder confidence. A well-defined PMI model typically includes: Pre-Integration Planning: Establishing objectives, leadership alignment, and an integration roadmap before the deal closes.

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The Charity CFO

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Your nonprofit organization relies on the knowledge and guidance of its leadership team to advance its mission. A strong leadership team makes it easy for your organization to reach its goals by effectively using resources and managing strategy. Creating a leadership succession plan is essential for long-term leadership stability.

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CFO Talks

APRIL 8, 2025

Holding an MSc, BSc, and FCCA qualification, Julius has made a remarkable impact in the finance sector, earning multiple prestigious awards, including the Chief Finance Officer of the Year Sustainability Award (2023) and the Financial Reporting Award (2023). ” Sir Winston Churchill Share your favourite leadership lesson.

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E78 Partners

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Achieving this requires a comprehensive approach encompassing strategic alignment, leadership integration, operational efficiencies, and financial optimization. By leveraging their expertise, companies can navigate complex financial landscapes with greater ease and efficiency.

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CFO Talks

MARCH 20, 2025

As a CFO, your role goes far beyond reporting figuresyou shape strategic decisions, guide leadership, and influence confidence in the business. Get it right, and you build trust, reinforce stability, and ensure alignment across leadership. So, how do you deliver tough financial truths without unsettling your stakeholders?

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The Charity CFO

MARCH 13, 2025

Implement a Strict Conflict of Interest Policy Every nonprofit should require board members and key leadership to disclose conflicts of interest annually. Maintain Detailed Financial Reporting Your nonprofits accounting system should allow you to generate detailed reports on every dollar spent. Download it for later.

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Future CFO

MARCH 3, 2025

Repetitive tasks, such as financial reporting, are increasingly being automated, freeing up finance professionals to focus on strategic initiatives. A recent report by McKinsey estimates that automation could potentially displace up to 30% of work activities in finance and accounting.

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 15, 2025

Morris shared an example of a successful collaboration, where his team created a third financial document specifically for internal use. This document broke down predicted income for the current and future fiscal years, providing clarity for both the leadership team and the board. Book a FREE consultation here. Get the free guide!

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E78 Partners

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Adequate financial leadership has never been more critical to today’s market. Whether navigating a leadership gap, managing complex financial transactions, or steering through a period of growth or crisis, a transitional Chief Financial Officer provides the necessary insights and support to ensure financial stability.

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E78 Partners

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Adequate financial leadership has never been more critical to today’s market. Whether navigating a leadership gap, managing complex financial transactions, or steering through a period of growth or crisis, a transitional Chief Financial Officer provides the necessary insights and support to ensure financial stability.

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CFO Talks

MARCH 28, 2025

Advancing Organisational Excellence Through Performance Management with Meriam Ben Boubaker Redefining Performance Management in a Globalised Economy In an increasingly interconnected and sustainability-driven economy, performance management has become far more than tracking financial KPIs.

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 29, 2025

Book a FREE consultation here Do You Struggle to Make Sense of Your Financial Statements? Get our FREE GUIDE to nonprofit financial reports, featuring illustrations, annotations, and insights to help you better understand your organization's finances. If you need help with your accounting and bookkeeping, lets talk.

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Spreadym

AUGUST 17, 2023

A financial reporting dashboard is a visual representation of financial data and key performance indicators (KPIs) presented in a consolidated and easily digestible format. Decision Making : Financial reporting dashboards enable data-driven decision making by providing stakeholders with timely and accurate information.

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E78 Partners

MARCH 3, 2025

Despite these favorable conditions, successful IPOs require meticulous preparation, robust financial reporting, and a governance framework that instills investor confidence. Companies must ensure they are operationally, financially, and strategically ready for the transition to public markets.

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Generation CFO

JANUARY 13, 2022

Financial reporting, whether for internal or external consumption, has long been one of the most challenging and costly processes for finance teams – it’s also the most important. The aim to bring digital native innovators in accounting together with the senior finance leadership change makers. Book your spot.

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CFO News

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Prahu brings extensive financial leadership experience, having served as CFO for Deutsche Bank in India, overseeing financial reporting, business and infrastructure finance, ALM, tax, transformation, and financial planning. His background includes prior roles with Credit Agricole CIB and Arthur Andersen.

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

According to BD Chatterjee , author and vice president for finance and corporate affairs at ACCESS Health International , cross-border virtual CFO services provide a cost-effective and structured solution to challenges, bringing in financial leadership tailored to international operations.

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The Finance Weekly

DECEMBER 2, 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.

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CFO Talks

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

But if leadership is weak, decisions are unfair, or transparency is lacking, things start to fall apart. For example, if a company makes a risky investment that results in major financial losses, the leadership must take responsibility. Instead, it openly shares details about its financial health, risks, and key decisions.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 17, 2017

Companies are sharing leading practices and voluntarily working with regulators to help deter and detect financial reporting fraud,” said City Fornelli, executive director of the Center for Audit Quality, on behalf of the Anti-Fraud Collaboration. Institute of Internal Auditors President and CEO Richard F.

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The Charity CFO

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The number one factor predicting success in this area is the willingness and commitment of leadership to prioritize impact measurement. The Power of Leadership A key takeaway threaded throughout the conversation was the critical role of leadership in creating a data-driven culture. Get the free guide!

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CFO Talks

JANUARY 8, 2025

For example, financial reporting software can provide real-time visibility into your company’s performance. Instead of waiting for monthly reports, you can spot trends as they happen and act quickly. Regular town halls where leadership shares the companys position and strategy can reassure employees.

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E78 Partners

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

FP&A and Operations Operate in Silos The Challenge: Misalignment between FP&A and operational teams results in financial planning that lacks real-world business context. When FP&A functions independently from sales, supply chain, and operational leadership, decision-making becomes disconnected. Use operational KPIs (e.g.,

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