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A really nice piece on tips for CFOs - stay curious, use the numbers to tell stories, communicate well and avoid imposter syndrome! I couldn't agree more, but if you're finding it all a little daunting, and want to talk though how you balance the challenges for the modern CFO, I'd be happy to talk it through.

In times of growing uncertainty, the topic of finances and profitability has become more and more significant. Our market observations show that companies today are increasingly interested in #CEO candidates with a #CFO background, a development that in turn opens opportunities for ambitious CFOs to use their financial expertise as a stepping stone into a CEO role. What should a CFO pay attention to in his development towards becoming a CEO?

What’s It Really Like to Transition from CFO to CEO? Reports show a number of CFOs are stepping into CEO roles, but this shift presents a unique set of challenges. Four former CFOs who made the leap share their insights and offer advice for finance executives considering the move to the top position. #ceo #cfo #grgrxecsearch

As CFOs rise to prominence in the business world, aspiring financial leaders must step up. To excel in this dynamic role, you need to embrace risk-taking and develop a diverse skill set that goes beyond basic financial know-how. Today's CFOs are more than just number-crunchers; they are strategic advisors, performance drivers, and key decision-makers. Are you ready to take on the challenge? Discover the essential steps to prepare for a successful CFO career in this article. Don't miss out on this valuable insight! Read More: https://lnkd.in/dsV8b_kb #GAIAAFRICA #GAIAInsights #McKinsey #CFO

🌟 Grateful Shoutout to Dave Bookbinder, CFO.University Contributor! 🌟 🥇 Known as a collaborative consultant, Dave specializes in valuation advisory, working closely with business owners, CFOs, Controllers, CEOs to cultivate long-term value-driven relationships. With expertise in valuing securities and intangible assets for purposes such as M&A, financial reporting, and strategic planning, Dave has a keen focus on human capital assets, recognizing people as an organization’s most valuable resource. 📖 Dave is not only an accomplished consultant but also an author of two best-selling books, "The NEW ROI: Return on Individuals" and "The NEW ROI: Return on Individuals- Going Behind the Numbers," exploring the profound impact of people on business value. Recognizing that true insights lie beyond the numbers, Dave hosts the 📺 talk show "Behind The Numbers," delving into the stories and lessons that truly matter in business. Visit Dave's library on CFO.University here, https://lnkd.in/gKFYvSv, for a deep dive into valuation and human centric leadership. Don't miss these two standout articles from his collection: 1️⃣ "Top 10 Mistakes Owners and CFOs Make When Valuing Their Company" https://lnkd.in/gptJGMGN 2️⃣ "Is EBITDA The Silver Bullet of Business Valuation?" https://lnkd.in/gisQs8x Hats off to you, Dave, for your tireless efforts in empowering finance professionals worldwide! 🚀 🏫 CFO.University is a professional development center for CFOs and aspiring CFOs 🌎 🌍 🌏 Our Mission: Develop world-changing finance leaders 👁 Gain insight into your professional development with the CFO Readiness Assessment https://lnkd.in/gA-xNbG  💥 Learn about the Four Pillars of CFO Success https://lnkd.in/gK8vqr3r #CFO #CFOUniversity #Finance #Leadership #Gratitude

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CFO of the Future -Three Challenges CFOs Must Overcome to Succeed: As their role evolves, CFOs will need to expand their knowledge base and skills. Amidst all this, they must ensure the business maintains a positive cash flow, whilst remaining compliant with a tangled web of complex finance and data regulations. In short, today’s CFO wears many hats: financial leader, business decision-maker and data specialist. If they aren’t careful, they could risk being overwhelmed. In fact, over half (51%) of CFOs admit they are juggling too many responsibilities. Challenge 1: Leading Strategy: Changing business pressures as a result of COVID-19 and its broader economic impacts have meant CFOs are increasingly being expected to lead strategy. Along with the CEO, they need to prepare the business to handle the unexpected and plan for a future that may change in a moment. According to McKinsey, the CFO is "best-positioned to provide the most relevant and up-to-date facts and figures, which can help boards find clarity amid chaos. In corporate transformations, the pragmatic, data-focused finance leader is the only one who can prompt the board to actively consider all the short- and long-term consequences of proposed strategy decisions." In situations of crisis and beyond, CFOs must tackle new challenges as a strategist, rather than an accountant. This means any investments to manage the short term must have a long-term view, using sophisticated cost and profitability analysis. The bottom line comes back to CFO leadership, meaning managing risks must be balanced with strategic vision. It’s about strategy, understanding how to improve processes and manage business transformation.” While leading strategy is its own unique challenge, it also presents the opportunity to develop in new areas. Taking on this greater role as a strategic leader, one who shapes and influences business direction through finance, will see the CFO of the future apply their skills to new areas. This is first post describing Challenge # 1 in detail and stay tuned for next parts. How you see Finance Leaders dealing with Strategy in today's world and what they can do to further improve ? #leadership #cfo #challenges

The day I realized I was stuck in my CPA career: I was auditing another company's books. Same process, different day. Suddenly, it hit me - I wanted to BUILD businesses, not just review them. That's when I discovered fractional CFO work. It changed everything: • Applied my skills to drive real growth • Worked with diverse industries • Built my own successful practice Now I help other finance pros make this leap. Biggest surprise? The demand for strategic financial leadership is enormous. Companies are hungry for CFO expertise without the full-time price tag. Are you maximizing your financial knowledge? #FinanceEvolution #CFOAdvisory #