Dan Wells

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The CFO’s AI-Powered Secret Weapon: Unleashing the Cost-Saving Potential of Advanced FP&A Solutions

The constant pressure on finance teams to find cost savings has never been greater. In today’s volatile and uncertain business...
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What Is the CFO Competency Framework and Why Does It Matter for Finance Leaders?

How Can the GrowCFO Competency Framework Help You Advance as a Strategic Finance Leader?The GrowCFO Competency Framework is a practical...
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Capture Data and Create Dashboards

The Operational Driver competency contains the following five skills: Lead operations  Implement & Integrate systems  Optimize processes Embed finance across...
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A CFO’s Guide to Restructuring

For CFOs, restructuring is crucial because it enables the company to optimize operations, improve financial stability, and enhance customer service,...
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#218 Soft Skills Every Financial Leader Needs with Melanie Coeshott, GrowCFO Mentor

#218 Soft Skills Every Financial Leader Needs with Melanie Coeshott As the business landscape becomes increasingly complex, the ability to...
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How Do Habits Drive Personal and Professional Success for Finance Leaders?

Can Small Daily Actions Really Shape Long-Term Leadership Impact? Habits aren’t just routines—they’re the backbone of success. For finance leaders...
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CFO Competency #3 Create Investment Cases

The Financial Planning & Analysis competency contains the following five skills: Allocate Capital  Build Financial Models  Create Investment Cases  Analyze...
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#217 The Blueprint for a High-Performing Finance Team with Damian Smith, GrowCFO Mentor

#217 The Blueprint for a High-Performing Finance Team with Damian Smith Damian Smith, a GrowCFO Mentor, joins the Grow CFO...
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Strategic Personal Planning for CFOs: Balancing Leadership Goals with Team Management

In today’s dynamic business environment, CFOs face the dual challenge of personal growth and effective team leadership. This article introduces...
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Leveraging Financial Intelligence to Accelerate Business Strategy

Scenario planning has been around for a long time, but the thing that’s changing is the ability to use new...