digital technologies Archives - CFO

Fast and Easy G&A Cuts Won’t Cut It in the Next Downturn

Fast and Easy G&A Cuts Won’t Cut It in the Next Downturn

Following the last recession, functional leaders learned the hard way that it can take years to recover from deep cost reductions.

By David McCann | September 30, 2019

The New CFO Mandate: Prioritize, Transform, Repeat

Robotic Process Automation

The New CFO Mandate: Prioritize, Transform, Repeat

Finance chiefs are uniquely positioned to resolved differing points of view and lead substantive change for their companies: McKinsey research.

By Priyanka Prakash, and Ishaan Seth, McKinsey & Co., Kapil Chandra, and Ankur Agrawal | December 13, 2018

The Evolving M&A Responsibilities of CFOs

The Evolving M&A Responsibilities of CFOs

With M&A activity booming amid the digital technology revolution, CFOs must play a key role in identifying opportunities and making the right investments.

By Tata Consultancy Services and David Jordan | September 25, 2018

Digitizing Finance Delivers Value Beyond the Hype

Digitizing Finance Delivers Value Beyond the Hype

Here are five key considerations for creating a value-driven digitization strategy for the finance function.

By Hermann Sidhu and Thomas Spannagl | June 19, 2018

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

Procurement Lacks Tech Prowess

Procurement Lacks Tech Prowess

Few procurement organizations are applying digital technologies anywhere near optimally, and in fact many are actually regressing, Deloitte report suggests.

By David McCann | April 18, 2018

Spending on Digital Tech Will Spike This Year

Spending on Digital Tech Will Spike This Year

As investment in digital technologies ramps up and gets more strategic, CFOs' technical skills will have to keep pace.

By David McCann | March 9, 2018

In a Broad Shift, Deals Target Digital Savvy

In a Broad Shift, Deals Target Digital Savvy

Companies adjust their M&A focus toward targets that can bring in digital capabilities, Accenture research shows.

By David McCann | February 7, 2018

Supply Chains Break Out

Supply Chains Break Out

Shedding an obsession with costs, supply chains embrace new operating models and high-quality service.

By David McCann | November 29, 2017

Banks Take on the Fintechs

Banks Take on the Fintechs

Innovating on digital capabilities enables banks to create more efficient business models.

By Kenny Smith | October 18, 2016

Death by Digital: Good-Bye to Finance as You Know It

Death by Digital: Good-Bye to Finance as You Know It

It will be the best thing that ever happened to your finance organization.

By David Axson | October 27, 2015