We talked to a dozen chief executives about what makes a top finance partner. The good news: These traits are also CFO career-building powerhouses. Want to really wow a CEO? Bring them insights into today’s funding landscape, an ability to tell the company’s story in numbers, and a snug cultural fit. From there, you can:• Replace short-term thinking with a […]

Top ways to raise your profile from author Jack McCullough and personal branding experts You already know your strengths as a CFO. Now it’s time to communicate your unique value proposition, spread your insights, support your team, and help your peers. Becoming a “rockstar CFO” could earn you a major payoff. A top branding specialist says clients pay $240 hourly […]

Tips to excel at communication, collaboration, data analysis and FP&A The CFO’s job is no longer just about the numbers; soft skills are more in demand than ever. In this business guide you’ll find tips from top CFOs who excel at communication, collaboration, data analysis and FP&A, including: • The four steps to active listening, an especially powerful tool for […]

Objectives and key results empower companies to succeed An objectives and key results — OKR — framework breaks high-level company goals into concrete, achievable steps. It empowers employees, managers and teams to keep moving in the right direction and provides tools to define and measure success. The OKR methodology is popular with startups and tech giants alike. Because it depends […]

Positioning for upside during a slow down Will there or won’t there be one? When it comes to a downturn, our crystal ball is broken. But we do know that smart CFOs are hedging via moves like:• Baking customer and supplier health into cash flow calculations• Developing tiered forecasts with corresponding cuts• Tracking the metrics that reflect reality now In […]

90% of CFOs will use automation, AI and fintech by 2024 We’ve seen a quantum leap in tech adoption among midmarket businesses. And new tech’s popularity will only accelerate, says our survey of CFOs, their executive peers and company managers. Read this business guide for a rundown of which technologies your competitors expect to adopt in the next 24 months […]

Dread the month’s end? Our three-stage strategy dispels the gloom If it takes your team 10 days or more to close the books, you’re not alone. You are, however, falling behind nimbler competitors automating their way to a continuous close that delivers fresh financial insights on demand. The good news? We have a plan. In this business guide you’ll learn:• […]

New data and advice from four top finance chiefs show how leaders can refine their expertise Some CFOs are natural number crunchers, always on point with their financials. Others revel in staff development, product brainstorming and liaising with business colleagues. The nitty gritty of month-end closes? Delegate it. Four CFOs and data from 500 business leaders reveal keys to closing […]