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Embracing Flexibility in Leadership Roles: A Skill Every CFO Needs 

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For example, consider a scenario where your company faces a sudden cash flow issue due to market instability. Here’s why: The Pace of Change is Unprecedented In today’s world, technologies evolve rapidly, markets shift overnight, and customer needs are constantly changing.

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Members’ Profile: Anne-Marie de Bruin 

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When facing professional challenges, my approach is centred around maintaining a problem-solving mindset and a proactive attitude. This helps in developing a well-informed strategy to tackle the problem. CFOs are often tasked with navigating financial risks, whether due to market fluctuations or operational challenges.

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How to Get Rich in the Markets

Barry Ritholtz

Global capital markets (stocks, bonds, private investments, real estate) are worth over $100 trillion. If you want to get rich in the markets, there are a few things you need to know that very few people will tell you. But I’m going to share with you the ten ways I know where you can get score big in the markets.

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Onwards to 2025: How the accountancy profession gears up

Future CFO

Finance teams found their way in 2024 to keep up with the ever-changing market landscape brought about by a number of factors. Retention "Retaining talent in a conservative market can begin with regular check-ins to address future career pathways and plans within the organisation," Manabat says. "It

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The Finance Leader’s Playbook: Insights from the Journey

Future CFO

This requires expertise beyond finance, including knowledge of the global economy, market trends, laws and regulations, business strategy, and emerging technologies.” Through structured communication and collaborative problem-solving, Wong says he focuses on fostering clarity at every level, eliminating confusion, and driving unified efforts.

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FP&A is a Swiss multi-tool in a pocket of a management team

Fpanda Club

There is a specific product on the market I could associate FP&A with, and this is a Swiss multi-tool. Seatbelt cutter = Problem-solving skills An emergency can and will occur unannounced. Both planning for risks and problem-solving skills contribute to elaboration of action plans of how to deal with emergencies.

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How to Prepare Your Finance Team for Growth 

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Not only does this make your department more efficient, but it also builds problem-solving and leadership skills. For example, working with marketing on campaign budgeting can teach them how finance impacts other areas of the business. Breaking out of this bubble is critical for growth.

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