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Effective Risk Management Strategies for Businesses

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JULY 23, 2024

This article aims to provide practical, actionable insights into effective risk management strategies that you can implement within your organization. Understanding Risk Management in the CFO Role Risk management is an integral part of the CFO’s stewardship role.

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How CFOs can leverage taxes strategically

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Mayank Goel , Partner Indirect Tax at KPMG India , says that from the point-of-view of a CFO, visualising this involves integrating tax planning seamlessly into the broader corporate strategy. Mayank Goel According to Goel, CFOs can leverage taxes strategically and navigate tax policy discussions effectively through various measures.

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7 Strategic Planning Steps to Make Your Company a Future Success

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APRIL 15, 2024

Are you missing Strategic Planning? Let’s quickly get through the first three items in any strategic plan. Risk Management: Identify the potential risks that your company is going to face and develop strategies to mitigate them. Here’s a quick review. Remember that it is a living document.

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Financial Forecasting for Small Businesses: Plan with Precision

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

This proactive approach is vital for strategic planning and long-term success. Optimized Cash Flow Management: Effective Business Cash Flow Management is crucial for small businesses. Enhanced Risk Management: Forecasting enables businesses to identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.

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The role of predictive analytics in modern CFO strategies

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FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In the evolving role of a Chief Financial Officer (CFO), mastering risk management, budgeting, and forecasting tools is crucial. Risk Management: Effective risk management is a multifaceted approach, involving more than just financial analysis.

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What Controllers Can Do to Help Leverage FP&A Solutions

The Finance Weekly

OCTOBER 13, 2021

These offices, sometimes called the Office of Strategy Management (OSM) or Project Management Offices (PMO), handle measures, reporting, strategic projects, alignment, communications, and strategic planning, which are all under the guise of CPM. A collaborative approach can also vastly improve risk management.

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The Treasury Function Gets Strategic

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Not that long ago, corporate treasurer—the top slot in every company’s green-eyeshade corps—was about the last position most observers would tag as strategic. While the job has always had a strong risk-management component, the basic task was simple: making sure the company has cash available, when and where it’s needed.

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The risks CFOs must face in 2024

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JANUARY 7, 2024

By leveraging advanced analytics and cloud technology, CFOs can drive strategic insights, improve forecasting accuracy, and optimise cash management. With the proliferation of risks, such as geopolitical tensions and cyber breaches, CFOs and the executive team must practice agility and transparency.

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The Key Differences Between a Controller and a CFO in Small Businesses

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JULY 16, 2024

For small businesses employing a fractional CFO , understanding the core responsibilities of a CFO can help leverage their expertise effectively. Strategic Planning and Forecasting CFOs create long-term financial plans and forecasts.

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FP&A best practices for 2024

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JANUARY 18, 2024

Finance teams often get asked to do more with less, which makes it important that you adopt the right FP&A tools to amplify your capabilities and create more time for strategic planning. Look for platforms that support company-wide planning, allowing different departments to collaborate effectively.

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Managing the rising cost of cybersecurity: Strategies for CFOs

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Critical challenges for CFOs: CFOs face significant challenges in figuring out how to spend money on cybersecurity and setting up plans to respond to cyber threats early. Balancing the need for cybersecurity measures with budgetary constraints requires careful strategic planning and resource allocation.

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Beyond the Basics: 7 Key Focus Areas for New CFOs

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MARCH 14, 2024

They play a crucial role in strategic planning, risk management, and driving innovation, extending their influence far beyond the finance department. Risk Management: Given the CFO’s role in identifying and mitigating risks, tasks related to safeguarding the company’s assets and financial health are critical.

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How a Fractional CFO Can Transform Your Financial Strategy!

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FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Risk Mitigation Financial risks are inherent in any business. A Fractional CFO plays a crucial role in assessing and mitigating these risks. They implement risk management strategies to protect your company’s assets and ensure sustainability. Cash Flow Optimization Cash flow is the lifeblood of any business.

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Best Treasury And Cash Management Providers 2024: Systems And Services

Global Finance

JULY 26, 2024

As the dynamic payments landscape presents both challenges and opportunities for corporate treasury, it’s unsurprising that financial institutions are finding new ways to help treasurers leverage new payments trends to improve efficiency, manage risk, and support business growth.

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Transforming business with digital trade finance

Future CFO

JUNE 10, 2024

This includes leveraging technology to transition from physical documentation to electronic formats like e-bills of lading, reducing risk of fraud and loss." With a wealth of digital data available, trade finance becomes ripe for advanced analytics, offering deeper insights for risk management, trend analysis, and strategic planning.

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Making the case for connecting the spreadsheet dots

Future CFO

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Integration and Automation CFOs should integrate spreadsheets with other financial systems and applications to ensure seamless data flow and reduce the risk of errors during manual data transfers. This might involve implementing automated compliance checks and utilising tools that provide real-time alerts for potential risks.

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Five Focal Points for Future-Ready CFOs

CFO Leadership

JANUARY 25, 2024

BUSINESS PLANNING AND ANALYSIS Financial planning and analysis, profitability reporting and analysis, strategic planning, and enhanced data analytics (collectively, BP&A) are among the highest-ranked priorities for CFOs and finance teams to address in the coming year.

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Five Focal Points for Future-Ready CFOs

CFO Leadership

JANUARY 5, 2024

Business planning and analysis Financial planning and analysis, profitability reporting and analysis, strategic planning, and enhanced data analytics (collectively, BP&A) are among the highest-ranked priorities for CFOs and finance teams to address in the coming year.

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What is Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)?

Spreadym

JUNE 27, 2023

FP&A is a process used by organizations to develop and manage their financial plans and make informed decisions based on financial analysis. It involves forecasting, budgeting, analyzing, and reporting financial information to support strategic planning and operational decision-making.

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CFOs Pulled In More Directions At Once

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MARCH 30, 2017

Grant Thornton released its 2017 CFO Survey this week to find that most of these executives said strategic planning is their top priority within the enterprise, surpassing other priorities like performance management or even increased cash flow. One of the largest ways it can do so is for risk management.

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Driver-based planning: the best of basics

Spreadym

JUNE 15, 2023

Driver-based planning is a strategic planning approach that focuses on identifying and prioritizing key drivers or factors that have a significant impact on the performance and success of a business. It involves analyzing and understanding these drivers to develop effective plans and make informed decisions.

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The 5 Best Corporate Performance Management Software

Spreadym

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

It involves a set of processes, methodologies, metrics, and systems designed to help businesses effectively plan, monitor, and manage their performance to achieve their strategic goals and objectives. Budgeting and Forecasting: CPM involves the creation of budgets and financial forecasts that align with the strategic plan.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Risk Management: Understanding and managing financial risks is a critical aspect of a CFO’s role. Newly qualified accountants should familiarize themselves with risk assessment frameworks and compliance regulations. Leverage Technology: Use technology to streamline tasks and improve efficiency.

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Change Management: The Modern CFO’s Blueprint

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MARCH 19, 2024

Identifying Strategic Priorities The process begins with a thorough analysis of the current financial landscape and an evaluation of emerging technologies, like AI, that can significantly enhance operational efficiencies. Leveraging Data for Insights A data-driven approach is central to identifying areas for improvement.

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World’s Best Sub-Custodian Banks 2024: Regional Winners

Global Finance

JULY 24, 2024

By leveraging a data-driven operating model integrated into the bank’s management and client-servicing processes, DBS continues to pioneer innovative solutions for clients across its footprint, including Singapore and India—in both of which DBS is also the country winner—as well as Hong Kong, Indonesia, and China.

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World’s Best Sub-Custodian Banks 2024: Regional Winners

Global Finance

JULY 24, 2024

By leveraging a data-driven operating model integrated into the bank’s management and client-servicing processes, DBS continues to pioneer innovative solutions for clients across its footprint, including Singapore and India—in both of which DBS is also the country winner—as well as Hong Kong, Indonesia, and China.

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216: Farhaan Moolla: Innovative Leadership: The Journey of a modern and dynamic CFO

CFO Talks

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Farhaan Moolla: Innovative Leadership: The Journey of a modern and dynamic CFO Written by: Staff writer In this podcast Farhaan Moolla, a seasoned CFO with a notable career in financial leadership and strategic planning, shared his journey, beginning with his entrepreneurial family background.

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Bridging the Gap: Dr. Daan Steenkamp on South Africa’s Underinvestment in Intangible Assets

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OCTOBER 1, 2024

Potential for Growth: Opportunities for South Africa to catch up in terms of leveraging data and technology for economic development. CFOs must understand that properly leveraging intangible assets can create long-term value and competitive advantages for their business. Why is this important for CFOs?

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