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In the latest instalment of our CFO Interview Series, Criticaleye's Jacob Ambrose Willson caught up with Salar Farzad, Chief Finance and Operating Officer, Gleeds to discuss the nature of the CFO role in a growth company context and how it has evolved during his career. Key insights include: ➡️ How the role of the CFO has changed and expanded ➡️ The importance of the CFO being adaptable ➡️ The kind of support needed when refinancing ➡️ His view on the health of the UK Capital markets ➡️ The challenge to find a balance between managing costs and maintaining a path to growth ➡️ His advice to first-time CFOs of growth businesses Make sure you read this fascinating discussion here: https://lnkd.in/eqY9HVCU The majority of CFOs in our recent CFO research said recognising the need for external reference points was the area they needed to improve. Our global leadership Community provides the right support for CFOs, offering diverse and external views from peers from which CFOs can draw from when making decisions for themselves and their organisations. Get in contact Neya Patel to find our more information about how we can help your leadership journey as a CFO: neya@criticaleye.com #CFO #growthcfo #leadershipinsight #CFOInterviewSeries

Among the various leadership positions within an organization, the chief financial officer (CFO) is tasked with one of the most challenging balancing acts. In a dynamic business environment, the CFO must navigate the dual responsibilities of fostering growth and mitigating risks. #cfo #strategicleadership #riskandreward #growthmindset #financialagility #valuecreation #corporatestewardship #datadrivendecisions

Recent conversation I had. Her: We got a new CFO and she wants to shop all the PEOs. Me: Ok, we can do it. Her: She has her own team she wants to use. Me: Ok, we’d be happy to help. — Broker: Got a group that needs some PEO quotes. Me: That’s our client. Broker: My friend is the new CFO. Me: Great, setup a call with her and we’ll explain how we’ve helped before and now. — New CFO: So you’re already our broker. Me: Yes. New CFO: So how does my broker play into this. Broker: We use DS and Rodney to shop PEO. Me: A lot of brokers use us to help their clients find PEO. New CFO: So Broker, you’re using the same people we are. Broker: Yes. Me: People who are serious about PEO all use us. New CFO: Ok, makes sense. — Sometimes it all comes full circle.

"What Your CFO Wants to Tell You But Won't" A CMO Confidential Interview with Scott Lindquist, CFO for CNA Financial Corp, former CFO of Farmers Insurance and PwC Partner. Scott discusses the wide variety of CFO's, why insurance became a marketing hothouse, the importance of marketing math, and how to manage the Marketing CFO position. Key topics include: how investing in brands is a leap of faith; tips for presenting to boards, why he viewed himself as the "Chief Fun Officer;" and why he believes brands matter. Tune in to hear a great discussion on how to evaluate marketing investment through a cost of capital exercise. Scott R. LindquistJeff Culliton Kip KnightCarilu DietrichMargaret Molloy 🙋♀️Bill ZengelRobert TasNick PrimolaRichard SandersonJoseph PerelloSean HalterDariusz PaczuskiAlan GellmanLeesa EichbergerAmanda ReiersonPeri Z. HansenJonathan KnowlesLynne SegallScott GriffithsTyler BluthCurtis Barclay-Grundler #cmoconfidential #cmo #cfo

Discover how a seasoned CFO leveraged his expertise to transition into the role of CEO. This insightful piece from Forbes provides valuable lessons for finance leaders aiming to elevate their careers. Read more here: https://okt.to/mTgSA8

Steven Gaven, our new Chief Growth Officer, and Christina Walsh, our incoming Chief Financial Officer, bring with them a wealth of experience and expertise that will undoubtedly fuel our continued success and growth. Thanks to Citywire for featuring these executive appointments. These pivotal additions to our leadership team represent our commitment to driving innovation and excellence in the financial services space. Welcome Christina and Steve! #SageViewAdvisoryGroup #SageView #ExecutiveAppointments #FinancialLeadership #WealthManagement #FinancialServices Click below to check out the full article!

In a CMO Confidential interview, Scott R. Lindquist, CFO of CNA Financial Corp, explores the unique aspects of the #CFO role, the marketing significance of insurance, and effective brand investment strategies. He shares board presentation tips and discusses the importance of brands. Tune in to learn about evaluating marketing investments with a cost of capital exercise. #CMOInsights #Marketing

Does your organization need strategic financial leadership without the full-time costs? An outsourced CFO could be the solution. In our latest article, Business Advisory Partners Yarik Kim, CPA, CFA and Angelica Francisco-Naval, CPA, CIA share the benefits of this flexible model — from cost efficiency to cross-industry experience to seamless integration. Find out how an outsourced CFO can be a strategic advantage for you: https://hubs.la/Q02z-W5M0 #MGO #OutsourcedCFO #VirtualCFO #FinancialLeadership #StartupFinance #GrowthStrategy #CashFlowManagement

If the early years of a CFO’s tenure are about dousing any fires, scoping out the challenge, and pulling together the core team, midtenure is when the best finance leaders get bold. To understand how CFOs can find that higher gear, my collleagues interviewed eight former finance leaders about their midtenure moves. Here are the four midtenure priorities they identified: https://lnkd.in/g9c3Gbtm #CFO #strategy #finance #CorporateFinance