Data analysis Archives - CFO

Metric of the Week: CFOs Prefer Strategy Over Management

Metric of the Week: CFOs Prefer Strategy Over Management

CFOs are thriving in their strategy and tactical roles, but are lagging in soft skills.

By Andy Burt | April 18, 2022

Data and AI Belong At the Heart of ESG Initiatives

The primary cause of ESG failures is data: lack of data, lack of standards, and lack of understanding of how to use data.

By Vincent Ryan | January 25, 2021

Why Risk Management Should Be a Higher Priority

Risk Management

Why Risk Management Should Be a Higher Priority

CFOs are equipped to turn risk into an advantage, an international accounting leader says.

By David McCann | February 8, 2019

Finance Function 2019: Fewer Functionaries, More Strategists

Finance Function 2019: Fewer Functionaries, More Strategists

Heading into the new year, technology is starting to wipe out lower-level number crunchers in favor of mid-level team members focused on strategy.

By CEO, Metapraxis, and Simon Bittlestone | January 2, 2019

Industrial CFO Leads Advanced Analytics Drive

Industrial CFO Leads Advanced Analytics Drive

Traditional data analysis isn't sufficient for today's competitive climate, says Stanley Black & Decker's finance chief.

By David McCann | May 21, 2018

Customer Obsession Drives Financial Results: Study

Customer Obsession Drives Financial Results: Study

Companies that prioritize customer-focused initiatives and the usage of customer data perform substantially better than others, Forrester finds.

By David McCann | July 17, 2017

Better Data, Better Decisions

Risk Management

Better Data, Better Decisions

Risk-based analytics enables CFOs to improve efficiency and keep exposures acceptable.

By | February 6, 2017

How to Reduce Investment Decision Complexity

How to Reduce Investment Decision Complexity

Streamlined investment decision processes clarify the judgments required to make decisions and facilitate enhanced accountability.

By Gregory V. Milano | February 1, 2017

Special Report: Connecting the Supply Chain

Special Report: Connecting the Supply Chain

Sensors, wireless networks, analytics software, artificial intelligence—the technologies are here. Now, what to do with them?

By Vincent Ryan | November 22, 2016

To Maximize Your Exit Value, Get a Grip on Your Data

To Maximize Your Exit Value, Get a Grip on Your Data

Data analysis can identify potential issues, demonstrate growth drivers, and shed light on profit drivers.

By Mark Bremer | December 17, 2015

Data Analytics Grows Sears Appliance-Repair Unit

Data Analytics Grows Sears Appliance-Repair Unit

The division is expecting 5% to 6% growth by eliminating 450,000 unproductive house calls.

By David McCann | April 22, 2015

Aided by Data Analytics, Internal Auditors Dig Deep

Risk & Compliance

Aided by Data Analytics, Internal Auditors Dig Deep

Internal auditors who incorporate data analytics will reap the benefits of real-time risk management.

By Alissa Ponchione | December 11, 2013