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This article highlights the CFO role in driving companies growth and profitability. This happens definitely as a result of understanding, good communications and mutual trust between CEO and CFO. Investors become more searching for this. Enjoy the article published recently by AICPA:

Six ways CFOs find the time to unlock their full potential...

19th Century CFOs: Bean Counters. 21st Century CFOs: Changemakers? What do YOU think defines a successful CFO today? https://bit.ly/3yYvmRJ #CFOevolution #ChangemakerCFO #digitaltransformation #financeworkforce

5 Time-saving strategies for CFOs to unlock greater potential CFOs need to free up the time needed to ably execute on both strategic and tactical levels, according to McKinsey. #cfo #strategy #tactical #unlock #potential #timesaving

The role of the CFO has been elevated over the last two decades. We have seen unparalleled growth, risk, and change in that period. Because of that 👉 67% of CEOs believe an organization's success rest with the CFO 👉 Investors believe the CFO is the 2nd most important attribute of success 👉 4 out of 5 investors must be confident in the CFO to invest in a company 👉 9 of 10 investors believe the CFO role will be even more important over the next decade #cfo #fractionalcfo #digitaltransformation https://lnkd.in/d28NnuZj

The CFO of the future: what will the role require in 2030? While today’s CFO is tasked with navigating emerging risks, they are also expected to act as a strategic adviser. Head of Finance Consulting Simon Davidson shares the findings from our recent survey of 500 finance leaders, backed by insight from client conversations, on how the role is evolving. #FutureCFO #LeadershipInsights #StrategicFinance #SavvyIQ #OrganisationalGrowth #BusinessInnovation #CFO2030 #TailoredSolutions #ExecutiveLeadership #FinancialStrategy

Six ways CFOs find the time to unlock their full potential

An excellent piece about becoming a CFO, how to fill the role and eventually also exit from it. Here is, what it takes: ✅ formulating a unique vision for the role ✅ finding the right set of sponsors ✅ bolstering skills in the areas that matter most to the organization ✅ taking professional risks to broaden experience ✅ and seeking opportunities to engage with the board. How many boxes do you tick?

To optimise the CFO’s value creation potential, you need to get the right team in place as quickly as possible. Kieran Price, who leads our Strategy and Finance Leaders practice, shares his thoughts on what PE firms can do to set their CFOs and finance functions up for success.   https://lnkd.in/gi2hjzRi