Members-only M&A Acquisitions: 6 proven negotiation tactics to seal the deal Time is money, especially when it comes to acquisitions. Deal fatigue can drag negotiations on for months and every day a deal remains unclosed is another day of lost opportunities and unrealized profits....
Members-only Finance metrics 32 powerful CFO KPIs to measure and master This guide covers some of the most important CFO KPIs to track. First, we’ll look at the ones that'll give you a solid overview of the company’s financial health and performance. Then, we’ll move into the metrics used to measure your performance as the finance leader of the company....
Members-only AI & Automation How to use GPT-4o in finance (and data analysis) You can now upload Excel, CSV, and other spreadsheet files directly to GPT-4o. No more copying and pasting data into ChatGPT manually, which makes the entire process of analyzing complex data sheets a lot easier and less time-consuming....
Members-only Articles The 5 key macro trends reshaping markets in 2024 What macro forces will truly move the economic needle over the next few years? Founder and expert Nicholas Pardini shares his insights......
Members-only Articles 5 strategies for promoting financial accountability across the company Looking after the company’s money is a shared responsibility that needs diligence, transparency, and accountability from all levels of the organization....
Members-only CFO Chief Investment Officer vs Chief Financial Officer: The key differences Chief Investment Officer (CIO) vs Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - they’re two very important C-suite roles, and while they may seem similar at face value, these roles are completely different....
Members-only Case Studies Networking & collaborating in finance: A testimonial "I see high value in networking and meeting others and the Finance Alliance has been super helpful for that. Using Slack, online meetings, events and publications from the Finance Alliance has been valuable."...
Members-only FP&A 10 big-picture financial planning steps Discover 10 financial planning steps to help supercharge profits and achieve long-term success....
Members-only Management People, performance, profit: Why CFOs need to be great people managers Being a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and leading a phenomenal finance team isn’t just about financial management and strategy - it’s about people and being an effective people manager....
Members-only CFO The CFO's First 90-Days Playbook The CFO's First 90-Days Playbook is your handy guide packed with proven tips, tactics, and advice on how to crush those first 90 days as a CFO....
Members-only FP&A A complete guide to competitive intelligence Competitive intelligence is your tool for knowing your competitors’ strategies, priorities, strengths, and weaknesses. Armed with this information, you can fine-tune your strategies and initiatives to win....
Members-only Articles Don't let time steal your profits: How to reduce your time to value metric in SaaS A shorter TTV means faster profits, happier customers, and a competitive advantage in the market… but how can you reduce time to value? Keep reading as we cover actionable steps to help you reduce your TTV......
Members-only Finance trends 21 common CFO pain points and challenges In this blog post, we cover 21 of the biggest CFO pain points and challenges in 2025, why they’re tricky, and how to overcome them....
Members-only FP&A 5 essential financial KPIs every FP&A manager should track In this article, we’ll explore five essential financial KPIs that every FP&A manager should track, highlighting their significance and how they contribute to financial success....
Members-only Articles The variance analysis cycle: steps, formulas & tips The variance analysis cycle is a systematic process of comparing actual financial performance against planned or standard performance. It helps us understand the "why" behind the "what" when it comes to deviations between our financial plans and actual results....
