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High Demand for CFOs Creates Career Opportunities

High Demand for CFOs Creates Career Opportunities

But finance chiefs in job-search mode should take care not to take advantage of an opportunity prematurely, a top recruiter says.

By David McCann | November 19, 2019

Why Finance Should Lead Sustainability Efforts

Why Finance Should Lead Sustainability Efforts

Companies that wait for government sustainability standards may see declining brand reputation and financial investment.

By David McCann | August 7, 2019

The 12 Key Principles of Financial Planning and Analysis

Management Accounting

The 12 Key Principles of Financial Planning and Analysis

The Institute of Management Accountants offers principles for building an FP&A foundation, establishing accountability, and more.

By David McCann | July 22, 2019

Surgical Firm Drives Growth Via Value-Based Care

Risk Management

Surgical Firm Drives Growth Via Value-Based Care

Taking on the risk of underperforming cost and quality targets, a CFO deals with health care payers and analyzes operations across a 215-facility network.

By David McCann | May 15, 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

Mismatch: Finance Roles’ Importance vs. Performance

Mismatch: Finance Roles’ Importance vs. Performance

Finance executives weigh in as strident critics of their teams' — and their own — performance in key disciplines.

By David McCann | January 31, 2019

How FP&A Software Can Succeed

How FP&A Software Can Succeed

The process of implementing FP&A software is as critical as the quality of the solution, according to new research.

By Gerry Marletta | October 22, 2018

Highest Priority for Finance Today: FP&A

Highest Priority for Finance Today: FP&A

Financial planning and analysis tops even strategic planning among the finance processes that CFOs want to improve.

By David McCann | October 4, 2018

Five Keys to Succeeding as CFO of a PE-Backed Company

Five Keys to Succeeding as CFO of a PE-Backed Company

Above all, a CFO has to provide the financial sponsor with an ongoing and accurate window into the company’s performance.

By Ayla Queiroga and Jason Madden | July 11, 2018

FINCA’s Journey from Non-Profit to For-Profit

FINCA’s Journey from Non-Profit to For-Profit

The CFO of a leading microfinance firm instills a new mindset and a new way of doing business in short order.

By David McCann | May 16, 2018

CFO’s Tech Companies to Watch 2018: Adaptive Insights

CFO’s Tech Companies to Watch 2018: Adaptive Insights

Without the cloud, it isn’t possible to build planning models that are powerful enough or that can refresh all relevant data, says Adaptive's CFO.

By Keith Button | May 10, 2018

Usage of Variance Analysis Is, Well, Variable

Usage of Variance Analysis Is, Well, Variable

While it's not debatable that variance analysis is an important FP&A tool, companies differ in how they apply it.

By Thomas E. Conine Jr. and Michael B. McDonald IV | April 23, 2018

FP&A Technology Explained

FP&A Technology Explained

Technology is eliminating grunt work and boosting the value of financial planning and analysis.

By Keith Button | November 7, 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

Disappointed with FP&A? Ramp Up Tech Spending

Disappointed with FP&A? Ramp Up Tech Spending

Investing in today's analytics tools will easily pay for itself in staff time saved and better-quality analysis, AFP study finds.

By David McCann | October 7, 2016