CFO Talk: Designing Better Higher Education with Elliot Felix
Elliot Felix, the founder of brightspot strategy and global innovator in higher education recently joined us for a CFO Talk.
The CFO and Sustainable Finance Part I
This article kicks off a four part series from Gustavo.
Including effective sustainability concepts into the financial strategy of companies is a major challenge CFOs face today.
The implementation of sustainable business models presents several aspects to consider. Among them, new skills that must be acquired to meet the requirements, complying with reporting obligations, complications arising from using non-financial indicators and compliance with the different global and local regulations stand out. In this article we will address the skills that CFOs must develop to get the most out of these initiatives.
One of the Defining Attributes of a Successful CFO: Leadership
Leadership seems to be one of those traits defined by “You know it, when you see it.” I have met a CFO who was the brightest lightbulb in the room but could not lead their business to the light switch. I have also met a CFO who didn’t seem to work that hard and wasn’t a rocket scientist but was able to move mountains in their job. Why could one get things done while the other struggled? Leadership.
A Framework to Manage Business Risks with Data and Analytics
Almost anything worth doing is inherently risky. But many businesses and individuals try to avoid risks and play safe. But this safety often leads to mediocrity, complacency, and ultimate downfall as seen in the case of Blockbuster, Kodak, Xerox, Yahoo, Borders Bookstore, and many more. In today’s VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity) world, apart from forecasting the low-probability, high-impact “Black Swan” events with predictive analytics, business leaders can protect their business with good risk management practices and further hedge their business. In addition, in business, there is no innovation and growth without risks. Innovation and growth are intrinsically tied to risk; if you want bigger returns and rewards, you have to take on more risks. So how can business enterprises effectively manage risks? Below are the 5 key enterprise risk management (ERM) steps.
One of the Defining Attributes of a Successful CFO: Finance
Finance uses the discipline and data from a strong Accounting team as the launching pad for planning and creating their company’s future. A seamless handoff between the Accounting and Finance departments is critical in creating and executing an effective strategy. The Finance function is about creating the optimum analytical framework to make strategic decisions.
