Forecast Like a CFO, Not a Fortune Teller
Forecast Like a CFO, Not a Fortune Teller If your forecast still fits neatly on a spreadsheet tab and assumes the world will behave, it’s time for a rethink. Because let’s face these days, planning the future on a single-track projection is like betting the farm on a weather forecast. As a CFO, you aren’t […]
If You Don’t Use the Data, Someone Else Will!
If You Don’t Use the Data, Someone Else Will! For today’s CFO, information is not a by-product of operations, it is the engine of sustainable growth. As the role of the finance leader evolves beyond compliance and control, strategic decision-making increasingly relies on the intelligent use of data. But not just any data. It’s the […]
The Governance You Sign Off is the Reputation You Keep
The Governance You Sign Off is the Reputation You Keep Forget the window dressing. Corporate governance isn’t a box-ticking exercise, it’s your company’s risk firewall, your stakeholder credibility engine, and your personal liability shield. As a CFO, you’re not just crunching numbers. You sit at the intersection of finance, ethics, regulation, and
Accountability Isn’t Admin – It’s Your Performance Lever
Accountability Isn’t Admin – It’s Your Performance Lever For all the talk about AI-driven forecasting, real-time dashboards, and digitising the finance function, there remains one cornerstone of high-performing finance teams that no technology can replace: accountability. Not accountability as a procedural requirement or something that shows up on a p
Fraud Happens — Hopefully Not on Your Watch
Fraud Happens — Hopefully Not on Your Watch You don’t need a full-blown scandal to put your career on the line. Sometimes, all it takes is one case of fraud missed under your watch. As CFO, you’re not just managing the numbers—you’re the last line of defense between your organisation and reputational, regulatory, or even […]
What Every CFO Should Know to Protect the Business (and Their Career)
What Every CFO Should Know to Protect the Business (and Their Career) You don’t need to be an actuary or compliance expert to understand risk. But if you’re a Chief Financial Officer, you absolutely need to know how to spot it, shape it, and shield your organisation from it. Risk management isn’t a luxury, it’s […]
Making Sense of Complexity: How CFOs Build Clarity Across the Business
Making Sense of Complexity: How CFOs Build Clarity Across the Business In today’s fast-paced and data-rich environment, the role of the Chief Financial Officer has evolved into something far more dynamic than traditional financial oversight. While accuracy, control, and compliance remain core responsibilities, the modern CFO is also a strategic communicator
Members’ Profile: Julius Katanaka
Members’ Profile: Julius Katanaka In this edition of our CFO Spotlight series, we feature Julius Katanaka, Head of Finance at Wazalendo SACCO Ltd, a seasoned finance professional with a strong accounting and strategic financial management background. Holding an MSc, BSc, and FCCA qualification, Julius has made a remarkable impact in the finance sector, earnin
The Art of Financial Project Evaluation: What Makes a Project Successful?
The Art of Financial Project Evaluation: What Makes a Project Successful? Ever greenlit a project that looked perfect on paper—only to watch it unravel six months later? For CFOs, making the wrong call can cost more than just money. It can derail growth, damage credibility, and put you on the defensive with the board. Yet […]
How Understanding Industry Dynamics Gives You a Strategic Edge
How Understanding Industry Dynamics Gives You a Strategic Edge Most finance professionals spend their days buried in budgets, forecasts, and board packs—but those who rise above the rest understand the bigger picture: the dynamics shaping their industry. Whether you’re in agriculture, fintech, healthcare, manufacturing, education, or professional services