Budget Like a Boss Forecast Like a Fortune Teller
Let’s be honest—most budgets are born in spreadsheets, tweaked to death in boardrooms, then promptly forgotten until Q2 panic sets in. But for a CFO worth their salt, budgeting and forecasting aren’t just admin—they’re power tools. The difference between riding the wave and being swallowed by it. Here’s how you turn those numbers into weapons [&he
In the Eye of the Storm: How CFOs Like Joe Marizani Are Redefining Leadership in Volatile Markets
In today’s rapidly changing economic landscape, Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) are stepping beyond traditional financial stewardship to become pivotal leaders in navigating volatility. Joe Marizani, Group CFO at O. Davis & Co and Zimbabwe’s 2024 CFO of the Year, exemplifies this evolution. His leadership in the construction and infrastructure secto
Driving Efficiency Without Breaking the Business
Driving Efficiency Without Breaking the Business How Top CFOs Identify and Eliminate Non-Value Activities Before They Drain Profits You don’t need another textbook about “operational excellence”. You need real-world tactics that actually move the needle—cutting waste, freeing up cash, and making the business leaner and stronger. That’s what drives
Members’ Profile: Louis Klopper
Members’ Profile: Louis Klopper In this edition of our CFO Spotlight series, we feature Louis Klopper, a seasoned Turnaround Management Specialist and CFO (SA) at Coronado Consulting Group. With over three decades of experience across corporate banking, business rescue, and strategic financial management, Louis has become a trusted figure in the world of
Stop the Tug of War and Start the Turnaround
Conflict Resolution for CFOs Who Want to Win Without a Fight As a CFO, you’re often the adult in the room. When tension rises—whether over budget allocations, risk appetite, performance metrics, or boardroom politics—all eyes turn to you. Not because you’re the loudest, but because you’re expected to bring clarity, calm, and commercial sense. Conf
Turning the Financial Tuning Fork – Mastering Instruments for Strategic Impact
Turning the Financial Tuning Fork – Mastering Instruments for Strategic Impact When a CFO makes the wrong call on funding, risk, or liquidity, it doesn’t just dent the balance sheet—it rattles the entire business. Financial instruments are the tools of your trade. But in today’s market, they’re more than that—they’re strategic weapons. Used well
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