CFO
The chief financial officer is no longer just a number cruncher. From tech guru to strategy expert, read all about how the CFO job description is shifting.
Why the CFO is no longer just a number cruncher
Assumptions of chief financial officers are often outdated, and organisations that are repositioning them at the centre of the business are making enormous gains
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Roundtable: modern approaches to risk
Four business leaders discuss what it’s like to manage risk in a digital-first environment and how chief financial officers steer their way through an ever-changing role
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Building a case for employee ownership
It’s surprising that more businesses aren’t owned by employees, says Miriam Staley, Arup’s regional financial chief
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Fighting CFO burnout
Brexit, big data and global business pressures are taking their toll on chief financial officers
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Why deal-making keeps getting harder
Identifying, valuing and integrating targets for mergers and acquisitions is becoming an increasingly complex process for finance leaders
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How CFOs can drive business restructuring
From rejigging supply chains to job cuts, strategic operational and financial changes are sometimes necessary to avoid crisis situations
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Why so many finance automation projects stall
Progress is slowly being made in automating finance activities and processes, but common sticking points often stand in the way of companies achieving their true potential
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Why is CFO turnover rate so high?
The higher profile required of modern chief financial officers may mean they are vulnerable in a volatile business climate
CFO Infographics
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More women in finance isn’t enough, we need female CFOs
The higher profile required of modern chief financial officers may mean they are vulnerable in a volatile business climate
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Cyber-risk moves to the top of the CFO’s agenda
The higher profile required of modern chief financial officers may mean they are vulnerable in a volatile business climate
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The CFO’s role in crafting digital strategy
The higher profile required of modern chief financial officers may mean they are vulnerable in a volatile business climate
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How to rebuild trust in the role of the CFO
The higher profile required of modern chief financial officers may mean they are vulnerable in a volatile business climate