CFO 4.0 Monthly Briefing | September 2023

Hi!

Welcome to the September edition of our CFO newsletter. As the financial landscape continues to evolve, we're here to ensure you stay at the forefront of innovation and leadership. Let's dive right into this month's content!

First up, if you missed our most recent Financial Transformation Live session on 'How to Assess Your Current Finance System', don't worry! The recording is now available for you to watch whenever you have the time. Dive into practical strategies for evaluating your finance system's effectiveness, uncover optimisation opportunities, and pave the way for streamlined financial operations.

Mark your calendars for our upcoming Financial Transformation Live session: 'Building Out a Set of Requirements for your Finance System'. Join us on Thursday 28th September at 11am, as we explore the essentials of creating a robust framework for your finance system!

Discover how CFOs have a unique opportunity to create lasting impact through strong leadership. This featured article delves into the strategic role CFOs play in driving organisational success, shaping financial strategies, and leading cross-functional collaboration.

Explore the future with 'Digitisation, AI, and the Future of Finance: What CFOs Think'. This article uncovers the insights of CFOs regarding the transformative potential of digitisation and AI in finance. Gain a deeper understanding of trends that are reshaping the financial landscape!

For our final article in this month's newsletter, navigate the challenges of 2023 with confidence by reading 'How CFOs can tackle the biggest challenges for 2023'. Gain insights into emerging trends, risk mitigation strategies, and innovative approaches that CFOs are employing to overcome obstacles and drive sustainable growth.

Don't miss this exclusive downloadable report from ACCA, 'Analytics in Finance and Accounting'. This report explores the evolving landscape of data analytics within the finance and accounting profession. While the use of analytics in financial reporting has been around since the 1980s, the report highlights how recent advances in data availability and computing power have transformed the field, allowing finance professionals to do more than just analyse historical trends.

I've also included a recent podcast episode which I think you may find useful. I sat down with Andi Lonnen, Financial Trainer, Speaker & Author, to chat about Building Out a Strong Finance Business Partnering Function. You can listen to it on your favourite streaming platform by searching 'CFO 4.0'!

Thank you for being part of our CFO community. We hope you have found this content useful! If there is anything you'd like us to include in future newsletters, please let us know. If you have any questions or queries, please reach out to me!

Wishing you a successful and insightful October!

Warm Regards,

Hannah