Business Planning Archives - CFO

Nielsen to Exit Businesses, Cut 3,500 Jobs

Nielsen to Exit Businesses, Cut 3,500 Jobs

“These restructuring actions will further expedite our transformation to a more efficient, agile, and scalable organization."

By Matthew Heller | July 7, 2020

Companies Brace for Impacts to Top & Bottom Lines

Companies Brace for Impacts to Top & Bottom Lines

Most companies are quickly shifting strategies as they size up COVID-19's likely impacts on revenue and profits, PwC finds.

By David McCann | March 16, 2020

Why Isn’t Your Transformation Showing Up in the Bottom Line?

Why Isn’t Your Transformation Showing Up in the Bottom Line?

Transformation success rates vary widely. Finance can make a big difference by articulating and validating the link between transformation and value.

By David McCann | November 21, 2019

The Two Faces of Private Equity

The Two Faces of Private Equity

Host Analytics' CFO makes a case for private equity, recalibrates the software company's business focus, and sets a six-point agenda for his finance team.

By David McCann | October 31, 2019

How to Focus on Finance Team Performance

How to Focus on Finance Team Performance

Here is a highly organized way to track how the finance department is doing and make it more important to the business.

By Mitchell York | August 15, 2019

eBay Matches Amazon With Logistics Option

eBay Matches Amazon With Logistics Option

A new eBay service will enable merchants to store inventory in strategically located warehouses, resulting in faster delivery times.

By Matthew Heller | July 25, 2019

Ascena Retail to Close All Dressbarn Stores

Ascena Retail to Close All Dressbarn Stores

"The decision was difficult, but necessary, as the Dressbarn chain has not been operating at an acceptable level of profitability."

By Matthew Heller | May 21, 2019

The Two-Step Process for Achieving Agility

The Two-Step Process for Achieving Agility

CFOs should push their companies to simplify planning and amplify the transfer of knowledge across the organization, says a CFO-turned-CEO.

By David McCann | March 7, 2019

Shifting Business Models Vex Hospital CFOs

Shifting Business Models Vex Hospital CFOs

A large majority of finance chiefs in the health care field feel ill-equipped to adapt to the changing environment using existing processes and tools.

By David McCann | February 1, 2019

How to Deal With the 5 Stages of Business Distress

Risk Management

How to Deal With the 5 Stages of Business Distress

No matter how grim things become, it's important to face each level of distress as soon as it arises and with full transparency.

By Michael Walsh and Carl Sekely | January 23, 2019

The Business Plan Is Complete, But Has It Been Socialized?

The Business Plan Is Complete, But Has It Been Socialized?

Meeting corporate goals requires the dedication of every team member. How can the CFO get all employees on the same page?

By Chris Howard | January 15, 2019

Could High-Riding Netflix Be In for a Fall?

Could High-Riding Netflix Be In for a Fall?

Changes in executive pay, the departure of its CFO, and almost $30 billion of cash obligations may be warning signs for Netflix's valuation outlook.

By David McCann | January 14, 2019

Verizon to Take $4.6B Writedown on Media Unit

Verizon to Take $4.6B Writedown on Media Unit

After spending $8.9 billion to acquire Yahoo and AOL, the telecom giant is reducing the goodwill value of its media brands to only $200 million.

By Matthew Heller | December 11, 2018

GM to Idle Plants, Lay Off 8,000 Salaried Staff

GM to Idle Plants, Lay Off 8,000 Salaried Staff

The moves are part of GM's effort to position itself for a future of electric and autonomous vehicles.

By Matthew Heller | November 26, 2018

Nuance to Spin off Automotive Software Unit

Nuance to Spin off Automotive Software Unit

The speech-recognition specialist is focusing on its “core growth opportunities” in the healthcare and enterprise segments.

By Matthew Heller | November 20, 2018