Members-only Fractional CFO Transitioning to fractional financial leadership: How to lead in 2-4 days! If you're contemplating this shift, understanding how to effectively lead in just 2-4 days a week is crucial. The unique role of a fractional leader can significantly impact the people in your team, other business functions, external partners and especially business performance....
Members-only AI & Automation How to use GPT-4o mini in Excel & Google Sheets OpenAI has made a significant stride in making AI more accessible with the release of GPT-4o mini, their most cost-efficient and intelligent small model yet....
Members-only AI & Automation How to predict revenues using machine learning within FP&A By analyzing historical sales data, marketing efforts, economic indicators, and even customer sentiment, machine-learning models can identify patterns and trends that are difficult for humans to see....
Members-only CFO CFO vs. Financial Controller: What’s the difference? In this article, we're going to try to clear up the confusion. We'll look at how CFOs and Controllers contribute to a company's financial health, what their day-to-day responsibilities look like, and why both roles are crucial for businesses of all sizes....
Members-only Articles The 7 key elements of the McKinsey 7S Model explained McKinsey 7S Model is one of the most powerful tools to assess the organization’s effectiveness in achieving its strategic goals through the interactions of seven key elements – Structure, Strategy, Skills, System, Shared Values, Style, and Staff....
Members-only Management The 5 pillars to build your next-gen FP&A team The five pillars of Mindset, Culture, Skillset, Digitalization, and Capacity collectively form the foundation of the next generation of financial planning and analysis (FP&A)....
Members-only Articles 17 finance business processes (simplified & explained) Effective and streamlined finance business processes keep companies running smoothly. They’re vital for sound financial management, which is essential for a company's success....
Members-only Articles How to boost the bottom line with Balanced Scorecards (BSC) Balanced Scorecards (BSC) is a strategic management performance metric that helps organizations to translate strategy into operational objectives that drive both behaviour and performance to deliver superior external outcomes....
Members-only Articles Making the move: Stepping into fractional success A fractional CFO isn't limited by working with one company at a time. You'll usually find that most people in this position work with a variety of companies on a part-time basis, offering deep financial expertise without the overhead cost of a full-time executive....
Members-only Case Studies "Members are supportive and eager to share their knowledge" - Saurabh Jain Other finance professionals should consider joining the community to tap into a rich pool of expertise, engage in thought-provoking discussions, access up-to-date resources, and develop connections that can shape their career trajectories....
Members-only Data & Analytics Mastering data storytelling: A CFO's guide to turning numbers into action Want to learn how to transform your data into powerful narratives that shape the future of your business?...
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Members-only Fractional CFO 4 strategies for building a high-value client portfolio for fractional CFOs The clients you choose as a fractional Chief Financial Officer (CFO) aren't just a reflection of your market niche – they define your day-to-day work and strategic focus....
Members-only Business Partnering 5 actionable tips to build trust as an FP&A business partner A wise man (Stephen Covey) once said, “Change moves at the speed of trust” and that holds when it comes to the role of a finance or FP&A business partner. So, how can you build trust fast?...
Members-only Finance trends 9 upcoming trends that are transforming FP&A As the FP&A function continues to evolve, it's essential for financial professionals to stay up to date on the latest trends. In this article, we'll explore nine of the top upcoming trends that are transforming the FP&A function....