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 Talks

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Critical Thinking: The CFO’s Secret Weapon in an Uncertain World South Africa’s economy is anything but predictable, with CFOs often finding themselves at the intersection of financial stewardship and strategic leadership. Collaborative Problem-Solving: Engaging the Broader Team Critical thinking isn’t a solo activity.

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 15, 2025

This document broke down predicted income for the current and future fiscal years, providing clarity for both the leadership team and the board. Joint problem-solving: When issues arise, such as uncollectible pledges or cash flow challenges, finance and development should work together to present a unified solution to leadership.

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CFO Talks

JANUARY 8, 2025

Delegating significant responsibilities, such as leading a budget review or preparing a report for senior leadership, helps them build confidence and skills. Not only does this make your department more efficient, but it also builds problem-solving and leadership skills.

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CFO News Room

DECEMBER 20, 2022

And for me, it was a lot of energy that I could observe, even on The Andy Griffith Show, around this creative problem-solving, which was fun. And so the scene direction, the problem-solving was built around character. It wasn’t that sort of broad sitcom, hit the marks and say the jokes and belt them out loud, kid.

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CFO Thought Leader

MAY 25, 2024

Fatema also lends her expertise as a non-executive director of the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), showcasing her versatility and leadership in diverse settings. This synergy enhances both realms, fostering innovation and effective problem-solving.

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

She is driven to deepen her expertise in digitalization, AI, and machine learning , applying them to improve financial wellness and business efficiency and aims for international leadership roles that contribute to the economic development of Africa and values cross-disciplinary collaborations for impactful projects.

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Global Finance

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Fifth Third has focused on improving customer satisfaction and retention without losing sight of their tried-and-true historical approach to wealth management, by promoting a problem-solving culture that encompasses human interactions, software improvements, and investment strategy building.

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Bramasol

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking Businesses hire SAP consultants to solve problems, whether its improving workflow efficiency, integrating SAP with legacy systems, or optimizing performance or full digital transformation with SAP Cloud. Problem-solving often requires thinking beyond the software itself.

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CFO Thought Leader

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Glaser credits Intel’s unique culture of “constructive confrontation,” where problems are openly addressed, as shaping her approach to problem-solving. She also stresses the importance of continuous learning, having rotated through various roles, which pushed her out of her comfort zone.

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Future CFO

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

She says the familiarity with financial software systems and ERP tools is encouraged; and organisations will need to upskill finance professionals in emerging technologies like AI, data analytics, and blockchain to enhance their analytical and problem-solving skills.

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Future CFO

JANUARY 16, 2024

Marko Horvat, vice president of research in the Gartner Finance practice, noted that CFOs were thinly stretched across many activities in 2023.

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The Charity CFO

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

By framing challenges as opportunities for growth and involvement, nonprofits can engage funders in problem-solving.

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Future CFO

MARCH 5, 2025

"While it may seem counter-intuitive, soft skills are even more in demand than technical skills in the finance field skills such as communication and influencing, relationship building, conflict resolution and problem-solving, strategic and creative thinking, resilience and mental agility are all critical for the future of finance."

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CFO Thought Leader

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Lessons from Craig Wert’s finance career reveal the power of adaptability, problem-solving skills, and the ability to seize opportunities in unexpected places. Lessons from Craig Wert’s finance career reveal the power of adaptability, problem-solving skills, and the ability to seize opportunities in unexpected places.

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Future CFO

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

The interview is part of the Female Leadership in Finance Series of FutureCFO. Strong leadership is also critical as this role must be able to influence leaders cross-functionally across the company. How do some of these inspire your work and/or leadership? TC: Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends.

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CFO Thought Leader

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Or so Partin tells us as he recounts the circumstances surrounding the first of five CFO appointments that have thus far punctuated his finance leadership career. “I Or so Partin tells us as he recounts the circumstances surrounding the first of five CFO appointments that have thus far punctuated his finance leadership career. “I

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CFO Talks

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Rowen’s career in finance and leadership has positioned him as an influential figure, serving in executive roles across various sectors, including transportation, investment, and industrial management. Although hired as a Financial Manager, I found myself knee-deep in operations, problem-solving, and finding better ways to work.

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CFO News Room

DECEMBER 5, 2022

There are dozens of certifications for other jobs as well, such as business analytics , business processes , inbound marketing , and leadership. LinkedIn Learning is one of the most recognized, but there are many others with courses that can take your functional and leadership skills to the next level. Mentorship.

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CFO Talks

APRIL 5, 2023

Essential skills for accountants to possess Zebediah lists effective communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking are crucial skills for accountants. ” You can listen to the full episode of Zebediah Marewangepo sharing his almost 30 years of accounting and leadership experience across two countries here.

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Leadership and communication skills are also essential, as you’ll need to clearly convey financial insights to both financial and non-financial stakeholders. If you’re aspiring to become a CFO, my key advice would be to focus on building a strong foundation in both finance and leadership. ” – Sir John A.

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Future CFO

MAY 1, 2024

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf ), says the appeal of the financial controller position lies in blending analytical depth with visionary leadership, overseeing financial strategies across sectors. Succeeding amid challenges “Success as a controller relies on an entrepreneurial mindset, analytical rigour, and adept leadership,” says Leonardo.

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CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

They should appear authentic, but if they get too honest about their distress, others may lose confidence in their leadership, known as the “ authenticity paradox.”. In turn, organizations risk decreases in productivity and performance and high turnover of leadership talent. Offer peer support groups.

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CFO Leadership

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Yet there’s a lot to be said for taking obvious quick wins, particularly if your business is slowed by one intractable problem. Steer toward an architecture strategy that creates a single data repository that can be used for one-off problem solving and lets you add new AI analysis and assistance as they emerge.

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CFO News Room

JANUARY 4, 2023

For example, if you want to use your skills for problem solving but don’t have the opportunity to work on increasingly complex problems, can you ask your manager for more complex work or to be part of the meetings where these issues are discussed?

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Future CFO

JULY 1, 2024

In my role as Managing Director of Revenue & Growth, I spend a lot of time talking to executive finance leadership all over the world to get a better understanding of the challenges they're facing. They’re also learning how to problem solve—if a play doesn’t go the way we planned, how can you switch it up in the moment to make it work?

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CFO News

JANUARY 26, 2024

Skills such as leadership, teamwork, integrity, risk management, and problem-solving, which are intrinsic to armed forces officers, are prized by companies including Flipkart, Vedanta, IBM, JPMorgan Chase, GE Aerospace, Marsh McLennan Global Capability Centre, and Optum.

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Focus CFO

MAY 23, 2023

With 42 years of extensive experience in military, management, CEO, CFO, and board roles, Greg brings valuable expertise in recognizing opportunities, problem-solving, risk assessment, and developing performance metrics to measure results, set growth targets, and drive value creation.

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PYMNTS

MAY 26, 2020

The Graduate Certificate of Cyber Security, on the other hand, will offer a “comprehensive understanding of cyber security spanning strategy, international orientation, critical analysis and problem solving, communication, ethics and leadership.”. The offering comes with a predicted $5.2

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Jedox Finance

OCTOBER 1, 2020

We could change the cycle time of our reporting to provide near real-time insights and we could collaborate virtually with people all over the world for a much more effective problem-solving process.

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CFO Thought Leader

JULY 28, 2023

The distinction is crucial in understanding how to approach problem-solving in an organization. While complicated problems can be solved with the right formulas or spreadsheets, complex problems require more. One of the key topics Brett drills down on is the difference between complicated and complex problems.

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CFO News Room

JANUARY 18, 2023

It’s a career that demands experience, intellectual agility, and razor-sharp problem-solving skills if you want to stay at the top. Management and Leadership Skills. For C-level and senior executives, the life insurance industry requires good management and leadership skills to succeed. .

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VCFO

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Incivility does not lead to collaborative problem solving or good decisions. Walk the talk of leadership by instilling, demonstrating, and advocating for the values that we believe in and that drive our companies to succeed. It is a destructive and downward spiral. Speak and act with integrity and transparency.

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Future CFO

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Nearly half of the finance workforce impacted by an unsuccessful transformation state they didn’t understand the leadership vision. EY’s research shows that finance function leaders need to reflect on their leadership skills. Two-thirds of the finance workforce did not agree that leadership understood the needs of the workforce.

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CFO News Room

JANUARY 11, 2023

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. Strong critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities. Chief Financial Officer. Average Salary: $98,980 per year. Understanding of financial regulations and laws.

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 23, 2024

When talking with Tamela, we hear a powerful message from her leadership experience within the organization and when it comes to serving others. Defined as ‘a group of items viewed as a whole rather than individually,’ this is a key viewpoint of leadership. Having perspective allows a leader to be forward thinking and proactive.

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Future CFO

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

AL: At the end of the day, most executive leaders are problem solvers and I like the challenge that comes with facing a roadblock and finding a way around it. In finance, there isn’t necessarily the same room for creative problem solving the way it might be for some other offices.

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