Members-only How CFOs drive company culture When you think about who shapes the culture of a company, the CEO and HR leaders are probably the first roles that come to mind. However, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) also plays a vital role in driving company culture....
Members-only FP&A 5 surprising advantages of extended planning and analysis What is xP&A? In this post, we define the meaning of xP&A and share 5 surprising advantages of xP&A that every CFO should be aware of....
Members-only Governance (and the CFO's role) To help ensure governance within your company, it’s important to establish and maintain robust internal controls and promote ethical conduct and compliance....
Members-only Operations management CFOs often need to analyze operational data to identify areas for improvement. They can pinpoint inefficiencies that drain resources, like excessive waste in production or redundant processes....
Members-only Prioritize investments Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) prioritize investments by carefully evaluating their potential impact on the company's strategic objectives and financial health....
Members-only Competitive analysis The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) plays an important role in competitive analysis, which is a key component of strategic management that involves assessing the strengths and weaknesses of current and potential competitors....
Members-only Financial operations 3 Steps to create a digital reporting shortcut How can you as the CFO (and/or your finance team members) create a financial report that’s truly time-efficient? In this post, I reveal 3 easy steps to create a digital reporting shortcut for busy CFOs and their finance teams....
Members-only Embed positive change A successful CFO is often said to be a real agent of positive change. There are a few ways a CFO can do this effectively....
Members-only M&A exit strategy As the CFO, you’ll play a vital role in the exit strategy of an M&A. Some key areas where you can have a great impact include......
Members-only Why business acumen is so important for CFOs One of the most vital CFO skills is having that sharp business acumen - seeing the company through a wide-angle lens. It's about understanding the bigger business landscape that exists outside of just the finance department's four walls....
Members-only Finance transformation How finance automation is changing FP&A How has digital transformation and finance automation changed the role of FP&A professionals forever? Find out in this article!...
Members-only Career development Can a CFO be a CEO? Do you have what it takes to be a CEO? The CFO role has evolved from a financial steward and architect to a strategic business advisor to the CEO and the C-Suite......
Members-only FP&A FP&A: What's the true meaning of financial planning and analysis? What does FP&A stand for? In this post, we're covering the basics of financial planning and analysis!...
Members-only Podcast How to leverage technology to supercharge finance transformation Tune in to this episode of the Two Cents: Finance Talk podcast to find out how FP&A professionals (and CFOs alike) can spearhead finance transformation in their organization....
Members-only People planning: 6 steps to build your finance dream team Have you ever considered using a people planning strategy to create a stronger financial team? This article reveals 6 steps to help you create a high-performing finance team....