Strategy
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62% of CFOs say strategic planning is most valued skill: report
Thirty percent of CFOs have started working on succession plans and 19% have plans but no successor identified, according to a Travelers report. These numbers can leave organizations exposed.
By Adam Zaki • May 22, 2024 -
How CFOs and CIOs can collaborate to optimize software spend
CIOs and CFOs increasingly see one another as allies as they get intentional about technology spend strategy.
By Nicholas Mayes • May 21, 2024 -
Trendline
The CFO's guide to best practices in 2024
CFOs face myriad challenges in 2024 — approach the challenge with an arsenal of these best practices.
By CFO staff -
Manage days payable outstanding to improve cash flow: Metric of the Month
A high DPO can sabotage strategic supplier relationships and a too-low DPO constrains liquidity, CFO Perry Wiggins says.
By Perry D. Wiggins • May 8, 2024 -
Opinion
CFO-CHRO partnership: 6 talent acquisition metrics to drive ROI
Knowing what talent acquisition metrics to track can have a significant impact on a company’s financial performance.
By Christine Nichlos • May 7, 2024 -
How CFOs can keep restless accountants on staff
“When employees leave, it is typically because of the aggregated effects of a number of factors.”
By David McCann • May 6, 2024 -
Stripe unbundles financial products as payments processing industry shifts
The payments processing company adjusted its strategy which, according to QED Investors Partner Laura Bock, “aligns with what we are seeing in the fintech landscape at large — businesses increasingly demanding flexibility.”
By James Pothen • May 2, 2024 -
53% of CFOs have adopted or are adopting ESG principles: Report
“CFOs are bracing for a year in which ESG risks are not just a boardroom buzzword, but a critical business reality.”
By David McCann • May 1, 2024 -
Opinion
5 CFO priorities to navigate unsteady market conditions
Here’s how CFOs can deliver profitable business outcomes despite economic uncertainty.
By Jeff Casale • April 30, 2024 -
4 Keys to improve your M&A playbook, post-acquisition
CFOs should build an M&A playbook based on past lessons learned.
By Daniel Burkly and Jonathan McElhannon • April 23, 2024 -
5 Time-saving strategies for CFOs to unlock greater potential
CFOs should go above functional expertise to gain real strategic impact.
By David McCann • April 23, 2024 -
8 Ways CFOs can lead sustainability initiatives
CFOs are positioned to take a leading role in sustainability management and reporting activities.
By Steve McNally • April 22, 2024 -
Opinion
The CFO-CMO partnership is the new dynamic duo
These measures help bridge the gap between marketing and finance.
By Michael Cohen and Sabaa Quao • April 16, 2024 -
Modern FP&A Leadership: Strong Data, Communication, and Empathy
"Data from operations, supply chains, sales, marketing, all this data needs to be matched up together. If you have data silos, you won't be able to understand all that you can from your data," saud Wouter Born, founder of Born Capital.
By Adam Zaki • April 5, 2024 -
Finance Team Collaboration Drives Lower Process Costs: Metric of the Month
Getting people to work together more effectively will help drive costs down sustainably.
By Perry D. Wiggins • April 3, 2024 -
Opinion
3-Step Strategy for PE-Backed CFOs to Enhance EBITDA
Here’s how CFOs can better prioritize EBITDA enhancement.
By Udit Sharma and Mathew Veedon • April 2, 2024 -
55% of Business Leaders Concerned About the Safety of Future Bank Deposits: Report
Depositors remain concerned about the safety of deposits a year after the 2023 bank failures.
By Adam Zaki • April 1, 2024 -
Cybersecurity Action Plan: 7 Tips for Small Business CFOs
CFOs can more effectively assess risks by implementing a comprehensive cybersecurity program.
By Steve McNally • March 26, 2024 -
Sponsored by GoCardless
Do you know how much it costs your business to receive every dollar?
It’s time to talk about the real cost of getting paid–and why businesses across the United States are needlessly losing out every time they receive money.
By Lewis Turek, General Manager, North America, GoCardless • March 25, 2024 -
Only 44% of Executives Trust Each Other: Report
Less than a third of executives want to disclose data privacy policies, increasing trust gaps between the organization and its employees and customers.
By Adam Zaki • March 20, 2024 -
Joann Hedges Bets on CFO After Filing Chapter 11
CFO Scott Sekella said addressing Joann’s capital structure needs would allow the retailer to keep stores open and “continue to operate as usual.”
By Adam Zaki • March 19, 2024 -
Opinion
5 Ways CFOs Can Transform Finance Operations
CFOs must lead their organizations toward a future where finance is not just a support function but a driver of growth and profitability.
By Simone Grimes • March 19, 2024 -
66% of Boards Indifferent or Uninterested in Finance GenAI Adoption: Report
CFOs’ priorities for GenAI adoption are information technology, business operations, and customer/client services.
By Adam Zaki • March 18, 2024 -
82% of CFOs Say Their Role Has Grown Significantly: Report
Nearly two-thirds of industrial CFOs believe ESG shouldn’t be their responsibility, according to a new report.
By Adam Zaki • March 11, 2024 -
Sponsored by GoCardless
Why are we so afraid of payment innovation in America?
Across America today, CFOs are missing out on the opportunity to bring about a simple but effective payments revolution within their organizations.
By Lewis Turek, General Manager, North America, GoCardless • March 11, 2024 -
Small Business Lending Leaders Prepare for Possible Regulatory Changes
“There’s an argument to be made that there are a lot of people selling merchant cash advances out there that have no idea of the mathematics behind how the product works ... and it reminds [regulators] of the movie ‘Boiler Room.’” Rich Rose said.
By Adam Zaki • March 8, 2024