The CFO’s Fight For and Against Inflation
In the past inflation worries sent shivers up the spines of CFOs.
That makes sense, because in the past CFOs were primarily responsible for cost control and inflation takes the control out of costs.
CFO Talk: Reflections on Leadership with Victor Ojeleye - Part I (15:34)
In 2022 Victor committed himself to “watching film” to hone his leadership skills. In late February he shared some of his learning in 10 Reflections of a Leader. In this CFO Talk, Victor describes each reflection in more detail.
The Role of Finance in Pricing
I have been lucky to be involved in many pricing exercises during my time in finance, and I believe that finance should play a more active role in pricing. I have found in general companies need to spend more time on pricing.
5 Indicators Your Company Needs A Finance Transformation - Monthly Financial Close Cycle Time (Part 4 Of 5)
The acceleration of the monthly Financial Close is one of the most common frustrations from Controllers and CFOs. When fewer days are devoted to the Financial Close, key reports can be distributed sooner and more days can be focused on analysis and planning.
The Evolution of the Chief Financial Officer
The historical view of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) as a fastidious bean counter detached from the nuances of operational divisions is as far removed from the reality of modern corporate finance as paper ledgers and mechanical calculators.
