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Members-only CFO Driving innovation: From CFO "no" to strategic growth partner Let me share something that might sound familiar. There's a perception — one I've heard countless times in boardrooms and...
Members-only Strategy Investor relations as a strategic driver of corporate value In this article, we explore how IR officers and finance professionals can achieve that goal in a more efficient manner....
Members-only CFO What is economic analysis? (And how do CFOs do it?) 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....
Members-only Strategy How to optimize capital deployed for sustainable growth To truly drive growth, you need to master the art of strategic capital deployment. Our guide will help you to optimize the capital deployed and help transform your financial strategy into a powerful catalyst for real business growth....
Members-only Strategy The #1 most important financial concept (for non-finance professionals) I will start with the most fundamental from my point of view theory, which is called time value of money (or just TVM). The basis for this theory is an understanding that money received today is not the same money that someone promises you tomorrow, one year from now or even 10 years from today....
Members-only FP&A Enterprise resource planning for the manufacturing industry: A CFO guide Are your manufacturing operations looking a little…rusty? The reason for that could be a lack of a suitable enterprise resource planning (ERP) system......
Members-only Financial operations 10 innovative structured capital strategies in corporate finance 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....
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 Articles 3 strategies to slash costs with corporate treasury 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....
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 Strategy How to use a driver-based forecast to drive strategic initiatives Connecting your forecasting to the company's strategic initiatives is a great way to make sure finance is playing a leadership role in moving the company forward. It's also a great way for an FP&A business partner to get more exposure and add more value....
Members-only Articles Strategies to build an effective FP&A function This article looks at proven strategies for an effective team and organizational structure in FP&A....