The journey to CFO excellence is built upon a foundation of continuous learning, strategic thinking, and the ability to adapt in a dynamic business environment. At CFO.University, we’ve structured our teaching around a comprehensive framework that integrates leadership, accounting, finance, and treasury, each supported by core competencies essential for driving CFO and business success.
In today’s VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity) world, the role of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is undergoing a significant transformation. Gone are the days when the CFO’s primary responsibilities were limited to managing financial reports, budgets, and audits. Today’s CFOs are increasingly seen by the management and board as strategic leaders who provide insights that influence business strategy, identify growth opportunities, and contribute to the overall direction and performance of the company.
The recent incident involving CrowdStrike and Microsoft has once again highlighted the critical importance of cybersecurity in today’s business landscape. As financial leaders, CFOs play a pivotal role in safeguarding their organizations against cyber threats. This paper outlines practical steps CFOs should take to proactively address cybersecurity challenges.
In this episode of CFO Talk Steve Rosvold and Aliyyah Abdullah explore the evolving role of Finance Business Partners and the unparalleled value they bring to organizations. Here’s a sneak peek into what you’ll discover:
Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) are increasingly tasked with making data-driven decisions to steer their organizations towards sustained success. CFOs are eager to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) for operational excellence and strategic advantage. I explored this topic with Prashanth H Southekal, PhD, MBA and Tariq Munir. This recap of our discussion provides CFOs with strategies for harnessing AI’s potential.
