Crisis Called – It Wants a CFO Who Can Actually Pivot
Crisis Called – It Wants a CFO Who Can Actually Pivot If the past few years have taught us anything, it’s this: standing still is not an option. CFOs across South Africa are being called on to do more than manage spreadsheets and sign off on budgets. You’re expected to spot risks before they erupt, […]
Member Profile: D’Shorne Human
Member Profile: D’Shorne Human In this edition of our CFO Spotlight series, we profile D’Shorne Human, a dynamic Group Chief Financial Officer whose strategic leadership has shaped both state-owned and private sector organisations across Africa and internationally. With more than two decades of experience in finance, including executive roles in mining, for
Stop Counting the Rands, Start Creating Them!
Stop Counting the Rands, Start Creating Them! South African CFOs are under no illusion: the job is getting tougher. Costs are rising, talent is tight, and every boardroom conversation ends with the same question – how do we do more with less? But there’s opportunity in that pressure. The right moves now can reposition the […]
CFOs Take the Lead: Highlights from the 2025 CFO Round Table – CFO Investment
CFOs Take the Lead: Highlights from the 2025 CFO Round Table – CFO Investment On Thursday, 15 May 2025, over 30 of South Africa’s most forward-thinking CFOs gathered in Cape Town for a powerful event that is already being recognised as a turning point in the way finance leaders engage with investment, infrastructure, and economic […]
Playing the Global Tax Game Without Getting Burnt: What Every South African CFO Must Get Right
Playing the Global Tax Game Without Getting Burnt: What Every South African CFO Must Get Right It’s no longer enough to know your way around a balance sheet. Today’s CFO is the nerve centre of every strategic decision, from pricing to expansion, and increasingly, international tax planning. If your company operates across borders, the tax […]
From Crisis to Comeback: Louis Klopper’s Turnaround Playbook for CFOs
From Crisis to Comeback: Louis Klopper’s Turnaround Playbook for CFOs In the latest episode of the CFO Club Podcast, we sat down with Louis Klopper, CFO at Coronado Consulting Group and a veteran in business rescue and strategic turnaround. With over three decades of experience in corporate banking, finance, and distressed business recovery, Louis brought [&h
Keep Calm and Crunch the Numbers Anyway
Keep Calm and Crunch the Numbers Anyway How Financial Leaders Can Manage Anxiety Without Losing Their Edge For CFOs, crisis isn’t a theoretical exercise, it’s the job description. From load-shedding and currency shocks to tax regulation whiplash and boardroom chaos, every strategic decision comes with a side helping of uncertainty. While the CEO might r
Running the Numbers Without Running from the Truth
Running the Numbers Without Running from the Truth No one sees the cracks forming in a business’s foundation quite like the CFO. Before the headlines, before the boardroom fallout, the numbers tell a story – and it’s your responsibility to make sure it’s the truth. A strong ethical foundation is more than good practice; it’s […]
Member Profile: Scott Farrell
Member Profile: Scott Farrell In this edition of our CFO Spotlight series, we profile Scott Farrell, a seasoned Group Chief Financial Officer and academic whose leadership journey spans more than two decades and multiple continents. Currently serving as the Group CFO for B. Braun Southern Africa and a Professor of Finance and Accounting at Monarch […]
When M&A Dreams Meet Budget Reality
When M&A Dreams Meet Budget Reality Why the Real M&A Value Lies in Your Hands When the board signs off on a merger or acquisition, the room is filled with optimism. Synergies, growth, market share – all the usual buzzwords fly. But as any seasoned CFO knows, the real work starts once the lawyers leave […]