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Think about the infrastructure components supporting your business at this very moment – from technology to talent, real estate to finance systems. CFOs know how to ask the tough questions to help get better results from infrastructure investments. In the end, if the whole isn’t greater than the sum of its parts, then somebody has a lot of explaining to do.
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Managing the transition triangle: Time, relationships and talent
While there is no single formula for CFO transitions, there are three critical resources that CFOs must manage successfully as they take the reins: time, relationships and talent. Learn techniques that can help transitioning CFOs manage these resources effectively.
The case for a close czar
The close czar can proactively identify issues and help management make timely decisions, set expectations, and help meet stringent financial reporting deadlines.
The mobile revolution: Is your IT department up to the challenge?
As advanced mobile technologies, sophisticated user expectations, and innovative usages continue to emerge, could utilizing traditional IT approaches – and skill sets – cause companies to miss out on the mobile revolution?
From CFO to CFO: The power of data analytics
How data analytics is changing the contributions finance can make within an organization.
De-risking pensions: Can it be done?
By evaluating their plan options as well as future economic considerations, CFOs can develop a roadmap to help with de-risking over time.
Data-driven: The new CFO/CIO dynamic
In this data-driven age, CIOs and CFOs need to work more closely. CIOs need to make the business aware of the information available and CFOs have to identify the kinds of information needed.
CFOs and CIOs: How do you know when to reach for the clouds?
A decision on cloud computing is broader than the information technology department, and requires a productive working relationship between the CIO and the CFO.
CFOs and CIOs: How can you mitigate concerns when moving to the cloud?
Decision makers should consider how cloud computing can transform their organization and redefine the strategic use of information technology.
Why brand stewardship is a CFO’s job
By teaming with marketing and allocating the appropriate resources, CFOs not only can protect and defend one of a company’s most precious assets, but become brand champions in the process.
Leading the multigenerational finance department
At a time when critical skill sets are increasingly difficult to secure and retain, finance leaders should have a clear view of how to attract, develop, and retain people of diverse backgrounds and generations.
CFO article archive: Strategy and operations
Deloitte writes and compiles a regular stream of CFO-centric content and timely features, including research, topical digests, perspectives, and insights and technical analyses, in a special section of CFO Journal, an online publication from The Wall Street Journal.
CFO article archive: Talent & career matters
Deloitte writes and compiles a regular stream of CFO-centric content and timely features, including research, topical digests, perspectives, and insights and technical analyses, in a special section of CFO Journal, an online publication from The Wall Street Journal.
Executive compensation: Plan, perform & pay
As major economies show signs of recovering from the 2008 recession, compensation can become more decisive to retaining and motivating critical senior executive talent.
Sustainability: Developing key performance indicators
As sustainability, carbon, and climate change initiatives become more widespread, CFOs are likely to be called upon to develop and report sustainability performance indicators, especially those with direct and material financial implications.
Who do you want driving your finance transformation? The finance team veteran or the killer project manager?
Already have a finance team veteran with a gift for project management? Lucky you. Everyone else has to choose. Here’s one way to work through this important decision.
The finance talent challenge
Developing finance talent programs that keep top talent committed and challenged can thwart separation triggers.
The sustainability imperative
Given the opportunities for increased revenue and reduced costs associated with sustainability efforts, it makes sense for finance to steer the strategic course of their companies’ efforts.
Globalizing finance? Not so fast
On the question of globalizing finance operations, the jury is in.
Beyond consolidation: Unlocking value from shared services
CFOs may have a bottom-line motive for at least considering shared services for their company—and those that already use shared services may have a case for increasing its contribution to the business.
Developing a center of excellence (COE) for financial planning and analysis
Pharmaceutical companies can find significant cost-reduction opportunities is the financial planning and analysis (FP&A) function. According to Deloitte experience, FP&A functions typically make up approximately 25 percent of finance spend and represent the next frontier of finance savings opportunities.
Finance transformation leaders - On the line and off the record
Not every finance transformation (FT) initiative feels like a hurricane coming ashore, but plenty of them do. And for good reason. Major projects can challenge even the most experienced leaders, especially when the work is global or when there are other closely related initiatives underway at the same time.
Finance transformation: Think à la carte, not overhaul
Deloitte has identified 10 key finance transformation challenges facing CFOs and finance organizations today – and the strategies to address them. Understanding these challenges and adopting proven strategies can help finance fulfill the expanded role and responsibilities it has at the executive table.
The last mile of finance
Does the “last mile” of your financial reporting preparation consumes days and weeks that could be used for other value-added activities? Learn how to move your finance governance program forward.
