CFOs must go beyond managing finances to drive the sales cycle

Companies today, are paying extra attention to controlling expenses and having real-time visibility over spend. As businesses attempt to navigate the ever-volatile economic environment, finance teams need to evaluate whether their spend management strategies remain fit for purpose.

Research has shown finance time can be saved through automation, but teams are yet to fully utilise the technology solution out there.

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How Apptio's CFO is redefining the role by driving sales

The CFO role has evolved beyond managing finances and ensuring compliance, with a growing emphasis on driving the sales cycle. Kurt Shintaffer, CFO at Apptio, says forging strong partnerships across the organisation and prioritising investments has been the key to success Read more

Are current greenhouse gas accounting practices misleading the quest for net zero?

Recent research from S&P highlights the need for corporates to report purchased energy emissions as part of their GHG reporting Read more

FX volatility calls for stronger cash management strategies to reduce impact on earnings

Siyamtanda Capa

Kyriba’s latest report highlights the importance of monitoring and managing currency risk in the face of growing FX volatility Read more

Would standardising sustainability data aid business and investment decisions?

James Purcell | Credit Suisse

Credit Suisse's group head of Sustainable Investing and Finance Frameworks says CFOs armed with standardised data will likely see an increase in return-on-investment and a decrease in their firms weighted-cost-of-capital Read more

Beyond the numbers: How CFOs can take center stage in building a brand

Andy Lipscombe | Fresh Britain

While many traditional CFOs see brand building as 'fluffy' and separate from finance, digital-first and innovative companies understand that a strong brand drives enterprise value, and the key to successful brand development lies in involving the entire C-suite, including CFOs Read more

Breaking the mould: how US CFOs are embracing crypto

The CFO

With big-name brands already accepting digital currency, the next decade is likely to see even more movement towards crypto Read more

How HP’s CFO is spearheading company-wide digital transformation

Liz Salecka

Marie Myers, CFO at HP, discusses how she is driving digital projects that encompass not only greater automation and a new ERP system, but cultural transformation too Read more

March 27, 2023