CFO

The hard truth is that most businesses aren’t profit planning properly or nearly enough. Many are stuck in their old ways using outdated strategies, overlooking critical factors, or worse, flying by the seat of their pants with no real plan at all....

Are your manufacturing operations looking a little…rusty? The reason for that could be a lack of a suitable enterprise resource planning (ERP) system......

Whether you're looking to manage risk, increase liquidity, or fund growth, these 10 structured capital strategies could be just what you need to outsmart the market....

One of the hardest questions to answer about FP&A is ‘what is the typical FP&A team structure?’ This question is so hard to answer because there is no one-size-fits-all......

It's a question that should be at the forefront of every CFO's mind. Yet, some are still unsure about what economic analysis is and what it involves. This guide explains economic analysis: what it is, why it matters, and how to do it....

Recruiting in finance isn’t easy and I know this because I recently went through the process of building an FP&A team myself. During that experience, I quickly learned that people set parameters based on what they think the FP&A team should look like....

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....

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....

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....

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....

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....

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....

The modern CFO wears many hats and must master a variety of CFO skills. But what skills does the CFO of the future need to stay on top of their game? Keep reading as we uncover some of the most important Chief Financial Officer skills......

Budget allocation is the process of dividing your company’s financial resources between departments. As you can imagine, it can be a tricky process to get right. Everyone wants a bigger piece of the pie, and you can’t always please everyone....

An effective corporate treasury department is much more than cutting checks and keeping the books tidy. When managed properly, it becomes a strategic function that optimizes cash flow, mitigates risks, and ultimately, saves your company a fortune....