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Honeywell to Spin off $7.5B in Businesses

Honeywell to Spin off $7.5B in Businesses

The company's aerospace unit will remain in its portfolio despite pressure from activist investors to spin it off.

By Matthew Heller | October 10, 2017

IMF Sees Global Economic Upswing

IMF Sees Global Economic Upswing

However, its projection for economic growth in the United States this year remains modest, at 2.2%.

By Vincent Ryan | October 10, 2017

Why You Should Take the “F” Out of FP&A

Why You Should Take the “F” Out of FP&A

A purely financial focus leads to damaging short-termism, KPMG says. Instead, put the focus on longer-term integrated business planning.

By David McCann | September 28, 2017

Alexion to Cut 20% of Workforce, Move HQ

Alexion to Cut 20% of Workforce, Move HQ

The drugmaker is restructuring as it tries to rebuild its drug pipeline amid investigations of its sales practices.

By Matthew Heller | September 12, 2017

Auto Industry CFOs Buckle Up for Disruption

Auto Industry CFOs Buckle Up for Disruption

Original equipment makers, tech companies, and suppliers are vying for control of the auto's “center stack,” which customers may value more than the engine.

By Brian Peccarelli | September 8, 2017

Eli Lilly to Trim 3,500 Jobs to Save $500 Million

Eli Lilly to Trim 3,500 Jobs to Save $500 Million

The drugmaker is seeking to become "a leaner, more nimble global organization" as it invests in a new generation of medicines.

By Matthew Heller | September 7, 2017

Lego to Cut 1,400 Jobs Amid 8% Sales Drop

Lego to Cut 1,400 Jobs Amid 8% Sales Drop

The toymaker is pressing the "reset button" so it can "build a smaller and less complex organization than we have today."

By Matthew Heller | September 5, 2017

The Road to Finance Transformation

The Road to Finance Transformation

For CFOs, the lure of the destination — genuine data-driven decision-making that drives enterprise-wide innovation — is worth the difficulty of the journey.

By | August 1, 2017

Is a Higher Valuation Multiple Always Better?

Is a Higher Valuation Multiple Always Better?

They're great for investment bankers and sellers, but lower valuation multiples are associated with greater shareholder return.

By Marwaan Karame | July 27, 2017

Metric of the Month: Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting Costs

Metric of the Month: Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting Costs

The metric is closely tied to the intense demands being placed on finance teams to drive effective organizational decision-making.

By Michael Hinson | July 11, 2017

Metric of the Month: Cost to Run the Finance Function

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Metric of the Month: Cost to Run the Finance Function

Too many finance organizations are blowing their budgets to pay armies of people to do low-level work inefficiently.

By Mary Driscoll | June 9, 2017

Conagra to Sell Wesson Oil to J.M. Smucker

Conagra to Sell Wesson Oil to J.M. Smucker

The $285 million sale is another move by Conagra to focus on higher-margin products like Frontera sauces.

By Matthew Heller | May 30, 2017

Whole Foods Appoints New CFO, Directors

Whole Foods Appoints New CFO, Directors

Under pressure from investors, the grocer is attempting to rebound from seven consecutive quarters of declining same-store sales.

By Matthew Heller | May 11, 2017

Do We Remember How to Grow?

Do We Remember How to Grow?

What does your capital deployment strategy say about your growth expectations?

By Frank R. Hopson | May 8, 2017

Delphi Drives Away From Internal Combustion

Delphi Drives Away From Internal Combustion

The automotive supplier is spinning off its powertrain business so it can focus on technology for autonomous vehicles.

By Matthew Heller | May 3, 2017