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Check out this great article from the BAS team! If you're curious about what I do and how a fractional CFO can make a difference, this piece explains it perfectly. Give this a read to learn how businesses can benefit from expert financial guidance without committing to a full-time CFO. #BusinessAdvisory #FractionalCFO #CFO #FinancialStrategy

In today's fast-paced business world, making high-stakes decisions without a full-time CFO can be daunting. A fractional CFO offers strategic financial leadership on a flexible basis, providing essential insights and driving sustainable growth without the full-time commitment. Learn more in this article by LGA's Steve Sieker. #FractionalCFO #BusinessOwners https://lnkd.in/gQTqVTTT

Has the CFO Role Eclipsed the CEO in Value? We have hosted a number of discussions over the last couple of years on the evolving role of the CFO, we’ve explored how finance leaders have transitioned from traditional responsibilities to becoming essential sparring partners to the CEO. But a new study by OneStream suggests the role has gone even further—positioning the CFO as possibly even more critical to an organisation’s success than the CEO. Key findings include: 🔹 67% of CEOs believe their CFO’s role is paramount to organisational success. 🔹 4 in 5 investors require an ambitious, growth-focused CFO before they’ll invest, with top asset managers increasing their initial commitments by up to 3.6% when this quality is present. 🔹 CFO competence ranks as the second most important attribute for investors, ahead of CEO performance. Despite this, many CFOs feel stretched thin, balancing deep operational responsibilities with strategic initiatives critical to growth. As the CFO role continues to expand, it’s clear they’re becoming pivotal for resilience and long-term success. What do you think? Are we seeing a fundamental shift in the balance of power in leadership? https://lnkd.in/eRJTdZtE #CFOLeadership #ExecutiveLeadership #BusinessStrategy #CFOvsCEO #FutureOfFinance

We've talked about the modern CFO before. More than ever, your CFO (or the CFO you deserve!) is more than a numbers expert—they bring strategic vision, leadership, and innovation to align financial strategies with organizational goals. Our latest #video and #blog at https://lnkd.in/ekevZFFe discusses the role of the CFO on your #leadership team, and how the CFO integrates across departments, leverages data analytics, and champions a culture of growth and innovation. Whether you're an executive or entrepreneur, learn why every business deserves (and needs) a strategic CFO. #CFO #Leadership #BusinessStrategy #ProCFOPartners #CreateTheNext #FractionalCFO

This brief read is a bit of an eye opener around the increasing rotation in the CFO role and its impact on the business. It increases the need to adapt to shifts in tenure, responsibilities and characteristics of the modern CFO. This is further amplified by the complexity of the evolving CFO role. There are a number of critical areas where CFOs are taking a broader, more involved leadership role in corporate strategy (including cross-company business transformation and restructuring), transformative digital initiatives and investor activism. 14 minute read and includes actions for current CFOs and Actions for CEOs and CHROs. #cfos #cfoinsights #ceos #chros

📢 Attention CPAs & Accountants! 📢 Outsourced CFO services provide more than financial oversight—they offer expert leadership to drive strategy and growth, without the expense of a full-time executive. By leveraging this service, your clients get high-level insights and decision-making power, boosting their business performance. 🚀💡 Shift your focus from cost-cutting to delivering value through strategic financial leadership! https://bit.ly/3C1ZDR3 #CPA #AccountingTips #BusinessGrowth #FinancialInsights #StrategicPlanning #CPAAdvice #FinancialStrategy #ProductivityHacks

The road to CEO—first focus on collaboration and excellence as a CFO It starts with the CEO-CFO partnership. “Many CFOs are the right hand of the CEO because any decision you make as a CEO has resource impacts,” Brady notes. “And you want to know what those impacts are and whether they will create, or diminish, organizational value. Working very closely with the CEO enables you to see what the CEO is seeing—and how the CEO makes decisions.” https://lnkd.in/g_zvu8_E

Very well said Jeff Semple. If you are considering a Fractional CFO for your small to medium sized business you might find that you can get a good return on your investment.

No longer confined to the realm of finance, today's CFOs are multifaceted leaders who possess a holistic and hands-on understanding of the business and the business landscape. They excel not only in financial stewardship but also in operational optimization and strategic foresight. This helps to set them up for success and succession into the top job as CEO. We are seeing this in both Public and Private Equity companies. https://lnkd.in/edBkE4NB

Think you can't afford a CFO? Think again! Many SMB owners believe a CFO is a luxury they can't afford. But the truth is, not having a CFO can be far more costly: ❌ Missed opportunities ❌ Lost profitability ❌ Wasted time These are just some of the hidden costs of going without strategic financial leadership. Fractional CFOs bring high-level financial expertise within reach of SMBs, offering a cost-effective way to improve financial planning & analysis, and build sustainable, transferable business value. Learn more about the opportunity cost of NOT having a CFO, and how a fractional CFO can be the right solution for your SMB: https://hubs.la/Q02Tzgsj0 Thank you to Jeff Semple for sharing his insights in this article! #fractionalcfo #smbs #businessgrowth #financialstrategy #CFO #opportunitycost