CFOs and CIOs: Partners, but not always aligned

“One implication of such a strong sense of joint ownership is that both leaders must ensure clearly defined roles and responsibilities.”

By David McCann • July 2, 2024

CFOs juggle growth aspirations, economic woes in latter 2024

As we move beyond the halfway point in 2024, CFOs must view their business and the market through a wider lens. 

By Nick Florio • July 2, 2024

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The CFO's guide to best practices in 2024

CFOs face myriad challenges in 2024 — approach the challenge with an arsenal of these best practices. 

By CFO staff

58% of CFOs have increased FP&A focus since last year: PwC report

Finance chiefs are also focusing on business performance management and digital transformations.

By Adam Zaki • July 1, 2024

Only 28% of CFOs say AI is critical to financial transformation: report

Twenty percent of CFOs say they lack sufficient data visibility, a concern only 8% of accountants share, according to new FloQast data.

By Adam Zaki • June 26, 2024

Kroger, Dollar Tree, Lululemon, Aurora Cannabis CFOs share earnings insights

“We've seen a slower start to the year in line with our expectations,” said Lululemon CFO Meghan Frank. “In addition, we continue to plan for multiple scenarios and manage our business to protect against downside.”

By Adam Zaki • June 25, 2024

76% of large firms plan to integrate AI within 12 months: Duke-Fed Q2 survey

Less than half (44%) of small firms said they plan to utilize AI tools to automate human tasks within 12 months.

By Adam Zaki • June 21, 2024

25% of big companies have no CFO succession plan in place: report

Traditional finance experience and capabilities are no longer the top drivers in finding CFO successors.

By David McCann • June 18, 2024

57% of M&A pros weigh ESG impact in potential deals

“We are more frequently seeing ESG considerations being mainstreamed and considered alongside other strategic growth or investment levers.”

By David McCann • June 12, 2024

Bridging the gap between finance and revenue operations

Effective growth planning requires close collaboration between revenue operations and finance, with unified goals, integrated planning processes and accurate data utilization.   

By Yuri Yakubov • June 11, 2024

CFO Peer Audit: What would you do with 4 extra work hours?

CFOs from OnlyFans, Multiplan, Universal Technical Institute and more chime in.

By Adam Zaki • May 31, 2024

64% of business leaders have concerns with hiring recent college grads: report

Twenty-two percent of business leaders are less likely to hire recent college graduates who participated in pro-Palestine protests, found new data. 

By Adam Zaki • May 29, 2024

34% of KPMG tax, audit and advisory interns plan to stay 5 years at first job: report

Ninety percent of KMPG’s Gen Z interns said the biggest misconception about their generation is that they are lazy and have no desire to work hard.

By Adam Zaki • May 28, 2024

How CFOs can become strategic changemakers

The changemaker CFO focuses on profit, people and sustainable practices.   

By Dado Alonso • May 28, 2024

Peacocking, newskilling and digital detox: 9 new workplace trends CFOs must know

Don’t be surprised if you're told a story about a leader being handed a doctor’s note saying their patient, and your employee, must digitally unplug for the sake of their health. 

By Adam Zaki • May 24, 2024

The CFO’s changing role: problem-solving, tech and leadership — report

CFOs are prioritizing finance strategy to manage growing responsibilities and ensure long-term scalability and resilience.

By Andy Burt • May 23, 2024

62% of CFOs say strategic planning is most valued skill: report

Thirty percent of CFOs have started working on succession plans and 19% have plans but no successor identified, according to a Travelers report. These numbers can leave organizations exposed.

By Adam Zaki • May 22, 2024

How CFOs and CIOs can collaborate to optimize software spend

CIOs and CFOs increasingly see one another as allies as they get intentional about technology spend strategy.   

By Nicholas Mayes • May 21, 2024

Manage days payable outstanding to improve cash flow: Metric of the Month

A high DPO can sabotage strategic supplier relationships and a too-low DPO constrains liquidity, CFO Perry Wiggins says.  

By Perry D. Wiggins • May 8, 2024

CFO-CHRO partnership: 6 talent acquisition metrics to drive ROI

Knowing what talent acquisition metrics to track can have a significant impact on a company’s financial performance.   

By Christine Nichlos • May 7, 2024

How CFOs can keep restless accountants on staff

“When employees leave, it is typically because of the aggregated effects of a number of factors.”

By David McCann • May 6, 2024

Stripe unbundles financial products as payments processing industry shifts

The payments processing company adjusted its strategy which, according to QED Investors Partner Laura Bock, “aligns with what we are seeing in the fintech landscape at large — businesses increasingly demanding flexibility.”

By James Pothen • May 2, 2024

53% of CFOs have adopted or are adopting ESG principles: Report

“CFOs are bracing for a year in which ESG risks are not just a boardroom buzzword, but a critical business reality.”

By David McCann • May 1, 2024

5 CFO priorities to navigate unsteady market conditions

Here’s how CFOs can deliver profitable business outcomes despite economic uncertainty.  

By Jeff Casale • April 30, 2024

4 Keys to improve your M&A playbook, post-acquisition

CFOs should build an M&A playbook based on past lessons learned.   

By Daniel Burkly and Jonathan McElhannon • April 23, 2024

5 Time-saving strategies for CFOs to unlock greater potential

CFOs should go above functional expertise to gain real strategic impact.   

By David McCann • April 23, 2024