“Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth[1]” – this is one of the infamous sporting quotes of the 21st Century alluding to the dangers of focusing too much on the future.
However, with the constant level of change and disruptive nature of technology impacting businesses, particularly finance functions, is it appropriate to merely “hope for the best” when it comes to your business’s finances and your finance function?
This is where the new incarnation of the traditional Chief Financial Officer (CFO) comes in – Chief “Future” Officer – a role set against contemporary and future focused expectations and demands.