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Budgeting for US Expansion
In this post we delve into the complex world of key performance indicators (KPIs), objectives and key results (OKRs), and...
The 8 Criteria of Successful Performance Measurement
In this post we delve into the complex world of key performance indicators (KPIs), objectives and key results (OKRs), and...
Scaling-Up with Xero – Transforming Your Accounting System for Enterprise-Level Operations
Ever wondered if it’s feasible to upgrade your accounting systems without the daunting task of switching platforms?
CFO Playbook 2023: Improve Your Cashflow in 6 Easy Steps
Improve Your Cashflow with the CFO Playbook 2023 Liquidity is the lifeblood of the company! In the post Brexit-Covid era...
Finance for Non-Finance Leaders
As a finance professional, business owner or senior leader in your organization, you know that having a good understanding of...
Making More Time for Strategy
No matter the size or stage of your business, strong governance is key to success. It is the system by...
The GrowCFO Show
#151 Lehman Bros and How to Prepare for an IPO with Charles Fisher CFO at Turo
This week on The GrowCFO Show, Kevin Appleby sits down with Charles Fisher, CFO of Turo, the world’s largest peer-to-peer...
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...
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...
Build Stronger Relationships: The Essential Guide for Finance Leaders
Trusted relationships are integral to the success of finance leaders, especially in times of uncertainty. As a leader, it's important...
Enhance Your Communication: The Essential Guide for Finance Leaders
Communicating effectively is fundamental to your finance leader role and significantly impacts everything that you do. It allows you to...
Change Your Perception: The Essential Guide for Finance Leaders
The role of a finance function has changed significantly in recent decades. Despite this, most finance functions still carry the...
Improve Your Gravitas: The Essential Guide for Finance Leaders
A large number of finance leaders highlight the need to improve their gravitas and perception. Many feel that they are...
Research
A CFO’s Guide to Board Directorship
FREE REPORT A CFO’s Guide to Board Directorship Becoming a member of a board of directors marks a significant milestone...
The Size of a Finance Team: 2023 GrowCFO Report
FREE REPORT The Size of a Finance Team: 2023 GrowCFO Report Modern-day finance functions are an essential part of any...
GrowCFO Finance Software Survey
Introduction GrowCFO completed an independent finance systems survey across our finance leader community comprising thousands of members. Within our survey,...
GrowCFO Competency Framework eBook
FREE eBook GrowCFO Competency Framework The GrowCFO Competency Framework Book helps both aspiring and established CFOs understand the full range...
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...
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....
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...
Why Finance Must Focus on Sustainability and ESG
Sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social, and corporate Governance) are important topics. They should already be near the top of company...
The Growth of Data Governance
Each year, businesses are generating more data than ever before, and this trend is set to continue into the future....
The Rise of Data Scientists
As data becomes increasingly complex and voluminous, data scientists are becoming increasingly essential for finance functions. In fact, many experts...
Technology is Evolving Finance Functions, but Not as Fast as It Should
It is no secret that technology has been changing the finance function at a rapid pace. In fact, it is...
Real-Time Financial Information: Streamlining the Month-End Reporting Process
To run a successful business, you need accurate and up-to-date financial information to make important decisions that affect the future...
The Evolution of Financial Controllership Roles
Technology has always been a driving force in the world of business. It has the ability to disrupt entire industries,...
Industry Insights
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...