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CFO TALK - Managing Transformational Change with Nilly Essaides: In this episode of CFO Talk, Nilly Essaides, Managing Director of Research & Insight at NeuGroup, and Steve discuss the evolving role of the CFO and the finance function in the face of the transformational change taking place in their businesses. Nilly recently published research on the topic (link below) and shares insights from the study on this episode of CFO Talk.
Steve Rosvold
Founder and Chief Learning Officer at CFO.University

Innovating Your CFO Activities

Innovating the Accounting, Finance and Treasury (AFT) Functions Double entry bookkeeping is a concept that is over 500 years old. You might ask, “What can we learn about innovation from an industry that old?” A seminar conducted by KRM and the endersgroup at a Vancouver company focused on innovating AFT activities. The seminar provided a great example of an AFT team that is taking the lead in building an innovative culture at their company. They are doing this by making step function improvements in their AFT processes.

Albrecht Enders
endersgroup

Steve Rosvold
Founder and Chief Learning Officer at CFO.University

Balancing Act: Do You Have Too Many Controls, or Too Few?: Can you imagine working for a company where employees frequently had to make exceptions to get things done? Or where deadlines were constantly being missed? It takes great skill to run a business effectively. Too much or too little control can result in failure. However, finding the right balance is achievable if you know what to look for.
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Marty Mooney
Vice President at Equity38

Marty is a private equity professional who also has experience working inside small- and medium-sized businesses in a wide variety of industries. He has led M&A processes and also helped CEOs create and drive strategies. In addition to closing private equity deals, he has raised debt and equity financing, built financial packages and financial models, worked as an interim CFO, and has helped start businesses.

Andrea Jones
Andrea Jones Consulting

“AJC aligns strategy to execution to help companies increase revenue. We utilize good process in accomplishing this goal, and inspire you to disrupt your industry! Clients range from start-ups to established firms to companies preparing for transition. Favorite word in the English language? “DONE.“

Three Phase 12-Week “SAE” Process: 1. Strategy - 4 Weeks: Data Analysis, Articulate Strategy, Define Execution Initiatives, Metrics, Owners 2. Align - 4 Weeks: Create Implementation Plans with Accountable Teams for Alignment 3. Execute- 4 Weeks: Begin Execution to plan with Teams, regular accountability, and guided transition to internal owners” (Optional: 3-6 Months of ongoing Project Management Support)

Tools Used: Operational, Financial, Organizational Health Data Review, Strategy Deployment Matrix, Prioritization Matrix, Implementation Plans, Standard Meeting Agendas, Meeting Minutes, Decision Logs, Action Trackers, Parking Lot Lists

Governance & Controls – structure and controls.

Transaction Recording – systems, transaction processing and closing the books.

Reporting - efficient, timely and accurate information for decision making and meeting compliance requirements.

Business Planning - provide the financial roadmap for the company with supporting analytics.

Financial Forecasting - integrate the company’s current performance relative to budget with the real-time business environment.

Investment Analysis - the framework to analyze new opportunities as they present themselves.

Cash Management - the discipline to ensure cash is available to operate the business normally.

Funding - Planning for and raising funds to meet the needs of the business.

Risk Management – Identification and mitigation of key business risks.

Self-Awareness - Internal.

Team Building - External.

Strategy & Culture – Motivate people to follow you.

Four Pillars of Executive Expertise

CFO.University is built around the Four Pillars of CFO Success. These Pillars are supported with Core Competencies. Our framework allows you to master your role as a senior financial officer. The Four Pillars are made up of:

Accounting – Governance & Controls, Transaction Recording and Reporting

Finance – Business Planning, Financial Forecasting and Investment Analysis

Treasury – Cash Management, Funding (Capital Raising) and Risk Management

Leadership – Self Awareness, Team Building and Strategy & Culture

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