We may now be in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, but the crisis has stirred so much economic uncertainty that many notable companies are still grappling to overcome challenges. As a result, many chief financial officers (CFOs) are still under immense pressure to drive their companies’ financial plans, lead…

Many financial leaders are on the hunt for a new opportunity to expand their skills and challenge themselves. And CFOs who have transformed the financial environments of listed and privately owned companies may be keen to transition to a private equity company where they can take the lead on revival…

When the CFO of a company takes the lead in improving financial acumen and other capabilities, they can raise both their leadership profile and the company’s strategies. Today’s most successful CFOs identify which capabilities will create significant value, ensure that employees have foundational financial acumen (regardless of their tenure), support the company’s talent development efforts alongside the CEO and CHRO (chief human resources officer), and direct the right talent to the right parts of the company.

As the role of the CFO evolves, finance leaders are dedicating more and more efforts to building new capabilities — the skills, mindsets, and behaviours that companies must embrace to reach and sustain their full potential. And, as CFOs spend more time on capability building, they can help their companies…

The chief financial officer’s role has evolved over the years. Now, many CEOs and boards expect far more than optimal financial results from CFOs: Many also expect the CFO to partner with them to develop the company’s wider strategy. However, ‘strategy’ can mean different things to different CEOs and boards…

The past decade has seen finance departments cut costs by an average of almost 30%. Over the next few years, many of these departments are aiming to achieve even higher levels of effectiveness. But the highly acclaimed Divisional and Group CFO Gary McGaghey explains that the most successful finance teams…

teams have reduced their costs by nearly 30% over the past 10 years. Now, many of these finance teams are working towards higher levels of efficiency . To help finance leaders achieve improved effectiveness, the Divisional and Group CFO Gary McGaghey explains that successful finance departments must know where to…

Shaping and managing the team you need now. Whether you’re new to your role as a CFO or whether you’ve been a CFO for years, building and leading a strong team informs your success as a leader. Team management might get easier the more experience you have as a CFO…

COVID-19 has left companies around the world in a period of huge upheaval and change. Countless businesses have tightened their margins, heightening their focus on costs, and many forward-thinking business leaders are now planning cost reduction initiatives so they can invest more in the business areas that need development and…