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A very informative and helpful event as good CFO-CEO relationship often comes down to managing expectations and building trust. The panel deep dove into understanding and embracing the CEO's vision and how the CFO plays a crucial role in translating it into achievable company’s vision. 👏👍

Enjoyed the conversation with StrategicCFO360 on the evolving role of the CFO in today's increasingly complex business ecosystem. Thanks for the opportunity to share my thoughts on the key success factors that make today's CFO a true #partner to drive shareholder value. #cfo #mergersandacquisitions #finance

How do we fuel sustainable growth during socio-economic uncertainty? A few questions we will be discussing in 2024 among our CFO communities at CFOMeet. #cfo #business #strategy #growth #cfomeet

Yesterday, Kate Warwick GAICD and Ben Shrimpton hosted a boardroom event on the findings from FTI Consulting’s Global CFO Survey. Together with Andrew Pownall and Stephen Moir from Moir Group, a discussion was had on the main challenges and priorities for CFOs in 2024. Key takeaways from the event were that 2024 will be a pivotal year, marked by an intricate blend of innovation, opportunity and dynamic challenges. The role of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) continues to be a dynamic role in the C-suite, encompassing far more than traditional financial oversight; increasingly interweaving strategic leadership, technological adaptation, and a thoughtful understanding of global economic currents. #ExpertsWithImpact #cfo

Thank you Upstate CFO Council for the opportunity to sponsor this breakfast event. If you are a CFO looking for a wonderful opportunity to network with other CFO's in your area check out the Upstate CFO Council. They also have chapters throughout other regions in SC. If your company is looking to explore business intelligence tools and better reporting opportunities for your company let us know! Brad Northington, MBA #cfo #dataanlytics #businessintelligence #businessintelligencetools

Our latest Breakfast roundtable with the Warren Partners Financial Services Practice was a great success (despite the views from the 42nd floor being hidden by the mist!). We were joined by 14 CFOs from various financial services firms for an insightful and diverse discussion. Hosted by Ian Durant, former CFO and current FTSE Non-Executive Chair of Britvic, we dived into the question: "What makes a great CFO in the eyes of a Chair?". The debate was lively, covering topics such as: ◼ Leaning into difficult conversations when, as the CFO, you are the only board member with ‘your boss in the room’ ◼ Navigating delicate egos of CEOs ◼ The importance of building key NED relationships as a new CFO ◼ Exploring ways to broaden CFO skills and board contributions including securing non-executive directorships One standout piece of advice…Always interview your CEO as much as they interview you. Understanding their leadership style before taking the job is crucial.  Sally Dunwoody Julia Fearn Rupert Gibb Steve Hulme Rachelle Frewer Mark Fairless Dominic Wade Andrea Montague Penny Hogan Christoph J. Martin Conrad O'Donnell Francesca Hampton FCA Philippa Herz #financialservices #CFO #chieffinancialofficer #csuite #board

Steve Rosvold and I had a blast yesterday, presenting to hundreds of ambitious Finance professionals on How to Become CFO Ready. We shared our “first CFO/FD role” stories and talked about some lessons you can learn from them. We also gave an overview of a career framework you can use to help you make decisions about your own Finance career strategy. And it’s not too late to partake if you want to! The replay is available here: https://lnkd.in/eVnm5ZZX The slidedeck for the second half is below. What’s your biggest CFO readiness question? #finance #cfo #cfoskills #leadership #leadershipskills #financedirector #businessfocusedfinance #CFOreadiness

Accountants in and around Atlanta: come have lunch and get those CPE credits. Join The Georgia Society of CPAs Atlanta Chapter for our annual CFO update this Tuesday, September 26! Gain insights from the panel of CFOs as they explore critical challenges, corporate perspectives, strategic endeavors, sustainability, governance issues, and regulatory shifts. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gzrVXBbY #accountingandaccountants #business #networking

As part of our End of Financial Year celebrations, the CFO Boardroom community got together for their End of Financial Year event which included the CFO Boardroom Community Awards. One of the things that makes this community special is the character of our CFOs. They are deeply committed to: - growing their businesses in partnership with their CEO - their teams - their professional and personal growth - their own sense of purpose and drive. Above all, however, they are good humans! Which is why after the establishment of the CFO Boardroom in 2020, it's such a privilege to celebrate them. Congratulations to this year's award recipients who have inspired the community through: - measurably improved key financial metrics such as margins, return on working capital, - improved ROI visibility from enhance investment decisions - increased staff engagement and their commercial acumen - enhanced Board confidence and certainty Once again we have had members in our community be identified as their CEO's successor and even appointed into the top job! Please join me in congratulating our 2024 CFO Boardroom Community Award recipients: 🏆 CEO of Eve Health and CHARLI.Health , Lindsay Hutchinson 🏆 CFO of Thrive PR + Communications, Carol Qiu 🏆 CFO of Bisley & Company Pty Ltd, Yas Mendis 🏆 CFO of Metrics Credit Partners, Cathy Valentine 🏆 CFO of ACH Group, Adam Green 🏆 CFO of CAPE Dunstans, Amanda Alderton If you want to be a part of this impactful CFO Boardroom community and next year’s celebrations and awards, comment “Yes” and we’ll reach out to you. #cfos #cfoleadership #cfoboardroom #cfosnapshot #cfoofthefuture #meaningmatters #resultsbeyondthenumbers #successwithoutlimits #value #ceos #officeofthecfo #powerfulexecutivepresence #impact #leadership

CFOs and senior leaders have important roles that demand much time and effort. Understanding and preventing burnout is one of the topics featured at the AICPA & CIMA CFO Conference. Read more. https://ow.ly/5gXW50QrtzS