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 […]

What do finance chiefs from an eco-conscious apparel brand, a healthcare services provider and a high-growth startup focused on critical energy infrastructure have in common? More than you may expect. All oversee cross-functional teams, all are laser-focused on using data to inform strategy and all manage strategic external relationships. And none of them shies away from making fundamental business changes […]

Perhaps the biggest lesson to come out of 2020 for businesses was the value of constantly assessing operating conditions and adjusting plans in response to changing market realities. Virtually all companies have had to establish procedures to help manage cash flows and satisfy changing customer demand in a virtual world, giving many leaders a new appreciation for using data and […]

CFOs have always worked to make their companies more fiscally resilient and agile. This guide covers how to proactively prepare for a wider range of risks, from rate hikes to continued supply chain constraints to cyberattacks.