CFO Insights 

Finance executives are constantly striving to balance multiple priorities with limited financial, technical and human resources. It may seem an ever-expanding role requiring oversight of the finance function, helping establish the company's strategic direction while growing the business, and managing the expectations of external stakeholders.

 

Articles in this series will address topics to assist the finance function to create measurable value for their business. 

CFO Insights 5: Understanding customer and segment profitability
CFO Insights 5: Understanding customer and segment profitability
We consider how to understand the true profitability of our customer and look beyond the surface to determine real profitability.
CFO Insights 4: From short-term insight to long-term success
CFO Insights 4: From short-term insight to long-term success
We look at how a shift from reporting on historical data to identifying underlying and emerging trends allows CFOs to influence business strategy.
CFO Insights Issue 3: Costing in the war for profit
CFO Insights 3: Costing in the war for profit
We examine how successful cost transformations can help organisations craft cost reduction strategies to emerge stronger from the economic slowdown.
CFO Insights 2: Creating the platform for the future
CFO Insights 2: Creating the platform for the future
We consider building blocks to ensure reliable and timely information, a sound control environment, effective processes and investing in people.
CFO Insights 1: Accurate forecasting – fact or fiction
CFO Insights 1: Accurate forecasting – fact or fiction
We aim to clear the air around the discipline of forecasting. We discuss five key statements you may be familiar with and if they are fact or fiction.

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