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CFOs are crucial to companies' success, but if the team around them isn't capable of hearing the message or drawing insights, their influence can be diminished. In the latest episode of the Best But Never Final Podcast, Douglas McCormick, Lloyd Metz and Sean Mooney unpack the strategic role of a CFO. Want to learn more? Listen to the full episode on your preferred podcast streaming platform or at the link in the comments.

From FP&A to CFO- The FP&A role is the best-positioned finance role to become CFO. Agree or Disagree? I believe many CFO professionals will be the CFOs of tomorrow. I am not alone in that opinion. I previously interviewed Jack McCullough for a podcast, and he shared that he predicted most CFOs would come from FP&A, and it was just a matter of time until this was the case. If you are someone working in FP&A who eventually wants to become a CFO, then you need to learn to tell the story. You need to take the numbers and transform them into actionable insights. Join me next Wednesday as I chat with Julio Martínez, the CEO and Co-founder of Abacum. We will discuss this topic and share advice we have learned throughout our careers. Transforming Numbers into Action Free to attend Date: 17th April 2024 Time: 12 PM ET Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/gc55cJKe

Rebranding for a #CFO typically involves emphasizing #financial_leadership, #strategic #decision-making, and a #forward-thinking approach in their professional image. It may include updating personal branding materials, such as #resumes and #social-media profiles, to reflect key #achievements and #skills. Anders Liu-Lindberg infographic gives more hints and guideline.

It's time to rebrand the CFO! From bean counter to business partner. From number cruncher to people person. From finance leader to business leader. From historian to futurist. Feel free to add more of your shifts 👇. We discussed this in season 5 of the #FinanceMaster Show. Listen in to all the episodes here: E1: Rebranding the CFO - https://bit.ly/3IFWLtF E2: The 8 faces of the CFO - https://spoti.fi/4aVNKcm E3: Is the CFO the heir apparent to the CEO? - https://bit.ly/3TXZ9Ct E4: Should the CFO become the Chief Value Officer? - https://bit.ly/3PaB3Cj E5: How CFOs can lose their stereotype brand - https://spoti.fi/43MYhmm E6: Special guest interview with Nikita Podkolzin - https://spoti.fi/3SjBn2U E7: The changing role of the CFO - https://bit.ly/3TZEiis You can also catch the summary of the season below 📖. We highlight five ways the CFO role has changed relating to´... ...strategy ...technology ...people ...sustainability ...transformation In addition, we call out how CFOs should start thinking like CEOs. Finally, we cover the potential role name change from CFO to CVO. How have you experienced the CFO role change over the years? Do you also feel like a rebranding would be appropriate? ---------- 🧑💼 I'm a partner at Business Partnering Institute 🆘 Need immediate help in your finance team, call us! 🤝 We increase the influence of your finance team 🔔 To see more content, hit the bell on my profile 📻 Find our #FinanceMaster podcast on your channel 📄 Check out all our templates and cheat sheets here: https://lnkd.in/eC_zuCU4

Curious about the qualities that define a great CFO? 🤔 Join the conversation with me and Megan Weis, CPA, MBA where we discuss the role of a modern CFO expands beyond finance & accounting. Also, in this podcast we'll cover the top 3 crucial characteristics of a Great CFO. 🔍 Top 3 Crucial Characteristics of a Great CFO: 1️⃣ Strategic Vision: Navigating uncertainty with a strategic vision that aligns seamlessly with broader business goals. Having the ability to see the bigger picture incorporates more agility. 2️⃣ Innovative Problem-Solving: Beyond numbers, finance involves creatively solving intricate problems. Finding inventive solutions helps businesses excel through challenges with resourcefulness. 3️⃣ Clear Communication: Distill financial complexity into understandable insights. Communicating complex financial information effectively ensures that everyone in the organization understands the story behind the numbers. Check out the full video 👉https://lnkd.in/geiMcBXr ❓What did I miss? Let me know in the comments below! 👇 #fractionalcfo #collaboration #strategies #poll #finance #fpa #fpanda #business #virtualcfo #insights #business #fbp #leadership #cfo #freshcfo #freshfpa

Today on CFO 4.0, Hannah Munro welcomes the remarkable Andy Burrows, Founder of Supercharged Finance, as they delve into the realms of business acumen, curiosity, and the transformative habits that define the most successful finance professionals. Andy shares his unparalleled insights on: 🔹Building a robust finance mindset that transcends traditional number crunching. 🔹The art of cultivating curiosity to unlock strategic insights. 🔹Implementing high-performance habits that drive career and team success. 🔹Assessing and elevating your team's business acumen with proven strategies. 🎧 This is more than just a podcast episode; it's a blueprint for those ready to lead and innovate in the finance world. Whether you're a CFO, an aspiring finance leader, or anywhere in between, these insights will equip you to navigate the challenges and opportunities of the modern financial landscape. 🔗 Tune in to CFO 4.0 right now to catch all the wisdom Andy Burrows has to offer. https://hubs.li/Q02qBpyY0 #CFOPodcast #FinanceTransformation #Leadership #Innovation #SuperchargedFinance #MustListen

Interested in starting your own firm or becoming a fractional CFO? Here's what worked for me. Exploring the fractional CFO role: - Read "So You Want to be a Fractional CFO" by Tom Schultz - Listened to every single episode of The CFO Report by Michael King Niching down: - Talked to CPG founders to understand their needs and refine my offer - Listened to many many podcast episodes about CPG - Invested money and time in attending events and creating/nurturing relationships - Took work at an introductory rate, then did my best to "wow" them Marketing: - Invested in great branding from Kelsey Scofield - Took Dr. Melissa Henault's free LinkedIn Intro Course (and put it to work) - Built an MVP website myself with testimonials to my work gathered from any and all willing parties who could speak to it Tom Schultz and Michael King both have coaching programs. Coaching is not for me right now, but feel free to send me a note about your plans, and I'll be cheering you on! I am having a blast, and there are so many small businesses who could use help. ------------------------------------- I help innovative and #betterforyou #CPG founders scale their emerging brands with my expertise in #finance, accounting, and technology. Please reach out if you'd like to chat!

Want more fractional CFO clients? My favorite way to land them is by talking on stage. But what in the WORLD should a fractional CFO talk about to actually land clients? I've said it before and I'll say it again: The fractional CFOs that I know that are growing the fastest and have the most predictable growth are out there proactively talking to their idea clients ✅ On stage ✅ On podcasts ✅ In workshops ✅ In seminars and other venues I know a lot of other fractional CFOs want to talk on stage, but they get stumped when it comes to figuring out exactly what they should talk about. If you get too detailed, the audience falls asleep. Keep it too high level, and the audience doesn't get value. In this week's episode of The CFO Report, I break down the exact topics that I share on stage, on podcasts, and in workshops. My hope is that these topics give you some ideas and inspiration if you decide to speak on stage yourself! #virtualcfo #fractionalcfo #accountants #accounting https://lnkd.in/gixVMxN9

CEO vs. CFO. What are the main differences? The CFO should be the right hand of the CEO. But is there a limit to how much a CFO can take over? Let's look at some examples... 🏬 CEO sets the direction 💰 CFO drives it throughout the company 🏬 CEO decides on the budget 💰 CFO recommends the budget level and follows up 🏬 CEO drives the culture of the company 💰 CFO leads by example 🏬 CEO manages the C-suite 💰 CFO manages the finance leadership team+ 🏬 CEO generates new business and projects 💰 CFO makes new business and projects profitable 🏬 CEO is the right hand of the chairman 💰 CFO is the right hand to the CEO How would you describe the difference between the two roles? Do you think the CFO would make a good CEO? ---------- 🧑💼 I'm a partner at Business Partnering Institute 🆘 Need immediate help in your finance team, call us! 🤝 We help increase the influence of your finance team 🔔 To see more of my content, hit the bell on my profile 📻 #FinanceMaster podcast: https://bit.ly/3NLSt73 📄 Check out all our templates and cheat sheets here: https://lnkd.in/eC_zuCU4

📢 Exciting Announcement! Our latest CFO 4.0 podcast episode is dropping this Tuesday 25th July at 7am! 🎙️ Join Hannah Munro as she explores with Clive Webb (Head of Business Management at the ACCA) the dynamic role of CFOs and how they are evolving into Chief Value Officers of organisations. Discover how they are driving change, creating sustainable value, and making decisions that impact not only financial returns but also the well-being of employees, communities, and the environment. 🌟 Tune in for thought-provoking insights from Clive Webb, a renowned finance and sustainability expert, who shares wisdom from interviews with 100 CFOs! Gain valuable perspectives on: ✨ The changing landscape of CFO roles and their strategic influence. ✨ The concept of value beyond just financial metrics and the significance of ESG considerations. ✨ Balancing short-term profitability with long-term sustainability in today's fast-paced business world. ✨ The essential skills and mindsets CFOs need to lead transformation and drive positive change. ✨ The challenges and opportunities in measuring and reporting non-financial value. Don't miss this engaging and informative conversation! 🚀 Mark your calendars, set your alarms, and join us on Tuesday, July 25th, at 7am! Whilst you wait, why not catch up on some older episodes you might've missed? Search for 'CFO 4.0' on your favourite podcast platform or explore our back catalogue of episodes here: https://hubs.li/Q01YrHFW0 #CFOPodcast #FinanceLeadership #Sustainability #Leadership #FinanceTransformation #CFOInsights #ACCA