CFO stories

The path to reinvention can be achieved through a managed services approach, minimising disruption associated with both anticipated and unanticipated change.>>

"The momentum gained as companies accelerated their digital investments during the pandemic contributed to positive sentiments toward business in 2021.">>

Only 13% of organisations excel at delivering on their data strategy, according to a new report.>>

“Now is the time to consider the digital savviness of your top management teams and ask yourself what you can do to bolster it for your company’s future success.”>>

Accelerated transformation has exponentially evolved the role of chief financial officer.>>

Advancing the emerging technologies of robotic process automation (RPA), advanced AI and more hinge on achieving these competencies, Gartner says.>>

ROI-focused communications can help with the approval for unbudgeted purchases and give customers the ability to proceed with two competing projects instead of choosing between them, writes Gigamon CFO Dave Arkley.>>

There is strong evidence that manufacturing industry CFOs are looking beyond the current health crisis to see how their organisations can establish a sustainable recovery by building resilience and taking advantage of the push for reshoring.>>

Business intelligence and CRM are increasingly important for pandemic recovery.>>

As well as continually struggling with tedious workflows and manual processing, many finance professionals are still finding it a challenge to complete their month-end close. This is where software can help, writes BlackLine regional vice president for A/NZ Claudia Pirko.>>

Using an Employer of Record allows companies to break into new markets and hire the talent they need quickly and easily — with all human resources, onboarding, paperwork, and legal compliance taken care of.>>

The two-speed phenomenon is a direct result of how, like so many business executives, CFOs were plunged into uncharted waters by the unexpected onslaught of the virus.>>

Join Sage and IBISWorld experts as they share their experiences and what the life of a CFO will look like going forward.>>

Sage, a leader in cloud business management solutions, has announced the inaugural list of Finance Futurists, a group of ‘the most visionary finance professionals across the globe’. >>

By bringing their unique perspective and insights to the table, CFOs can help to ensure projects achieve their objectives and realise their full potential for the organisation.>>

While almost half (45%) say they are expanding globally or plan to do so within the next year, 9% say they will wait another year.>>

Craig Forrester has been named as the new group chief financial officer for Epsilon. >>

Chief executives are being looked at to take accountability for errors in financial reporting, according to a new global survey. >>

According to a Gartner survey released yesterday, only a small portion of CFOs have a second wave of COVID-19 outbreaks factored into their planning scenarios, while 42% of CFOs are not incorporating a second wave outbreak at all in their plans.>>

"The cost of non-compliance can be detrimental for businesses.">>

With changing demands from both internal and external customers, CFOs are having to invest in emerging technologies and capabilities to meet demands.">>

Australia is among the world’s most challenging countries to train and hire staff to use new technologies.>>

Spark New Zealand announces new chief financial officer, corporate relations director >>

The role of the chief financial officer is flexing and shifting in the digital era, challenging those responsible to focus on more than conventional corporate financial management.>>