Harnessing AI: Revolutionizing Finance Through Structured Data
The Transformative Power of AI in Finance In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a game-changer for various industries, and finance is no
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How to Build Strong Professional Networks through Experiential Learning
In professional development, the importance of networking cannot be understated—it’s like trying to bake a cake without flour; it just won’t hold together! One of
The Vital Role of Fundraising for CFOs and Aspiring CFOs: Why It’s Crucial to Your Success
68% of aspiring and first-time CFOs have little to no fundraising experience—yet securing capital is a defining responsibility of the role. Whether you’re leading your company’s first funding round or preparing for a major expansion, mastering fundraising is essential. From determining how much to raise to building investor trust, CFOs play a crucial role in securing financial success. In this edition, we explore why fundraising is a must-have skill for CFOs and how you can gain the expertise to navigate the process with confidence.
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Guides
Contribute More Towards Strategy: The Essential Guide for Finance Leaders
Contributing towards strategy is one of the most important roles of a finance leader. This involves looking at the long-term goals of an organization and understanding how those goals can be achieved through financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and other analytical methods. As a finance leader, you have the power to shape the direction of your organization by providing valuable insights that help inform strategic decisions across both financial and non-financial aspects. In this guide, you will learn how to deliver this responsibility effectively to differentiate yourself as an impactful value-enhancing CFO, rather than a back office finance leader.
Make More Impact in Board Meetings: The Essential Guide for Finance Leaders
A finance leader has two key objectives during a board meeting: to deliver a compelling CFO board report and to make an impactful contribution to the wider business conversation. But with so many voices in the room, it can be difficult to stand out from the crowd, especially when you don’t have much experience as a leader. Board meetings provide the ultimate opportunity for finance leaders to make their mark, and it’s important that these meetings are leveraged for maximum impact. In this essential guide, you will learn the secrets that successful finance leaders use to maximize their presence at board meetings, how to prepare efficiently, and how to communicate effectively with other board members.
Research
Spend Management and Accounts Payable Tech Innovation Report
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Finance Function Automation and AI Survey Report
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Predictions
The Impact of Tough Market Conditions on Businesses and Their Finance Teams
The current market conditions are putting a lot of pressure on businesses. Inflation is causing prices to rise, interest rates are increasing, the economy is in a downturn, and salaries are growing. This is making it difficult for businesses to maintain profitability, and finance teams are having to work harder than ever to keep things afloat.
Why Finance Leaders Need to Spend More Time on Non-Finance Activities
The role of the CFO is rapidly evolving and now requires huge focus on value creation and other impactful activities. Finance leaders are increasingly spending more time on non-finance tasks, and are contributing more towards strategy, acting as a catalyst for change and delivering the business plan.
The Right Team: Why Finance Leaders Must Focus on People
It is no secret that the finance sector is under a lot of pressure. With the global economy in a challenging state, it is more important than ever for leaders in this field to have a strong team in place. However, many finance leaders struggle to find and keep the right people on their team. This can be due to many factors, including lack of motivation, high stress levels and long working hours.
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10 Essential LinkedIn Posts for Finance Leaders
Here are 10 essential LInkedIn posts for finance leaders, which will save you lots of time and help in your role as an existing or aspiring CFO.
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