CFOs – Masters of people, tech and finance skills
By Jeff Ryan, MD of AWCape, a Platinum Sage business partner for HR, payroll and financial solutions Higher levels of automation in the finance department are clearing the way for chief finance officers (CFOs) to expand their role beyond number crunching and compliance gatekeeping to providing data-driven strategic advice to the other members of th
How Neopak’s financial director grapples with ESG
ESG is not just a buzzword for Neopak Financial Director Morné Eloff. He recently unpacked the complexities of cost, coal, and carbon tax on the CFO Talks podcast. Neopak is a significant player in the packaging business delivering non-white paper to major retailers including Pick n Pay and Spar. The company produces around 125 […]
What’s on CFO’s radar for 2023?
CFOs face another unpredictable year. According to recent surveys, these factors are front of mind for many CFOs. The growing importance of FP&A The 2020s are shaping up to be a decade of uncertainty. Covid, then international conflict, supply chain disruption and inflation. 2023 brings the potential of a global recession. CFOs increasingly need to [&hell
Why not all CFOs are CAs
Firms in the US increasingly employ CFOs who haven’t followed the traditional accounting career path. A study suggests CFOs who come from an accounting background may lack expertise in other areas needed for a modern CFO. Research from Korn Ferry found that the percentage of CFOs who are also certified public accountants at large […]