You Cannot Lead If You Are Still Closing Last Month’s Book
You Cannot Lead If You Are Still Closing Last Month’s Book The finance function is not judged by how well it reports the past, but by how quickly it can help the organisation move forward. Businesses do not just want accurate numbers. They want insight, delivered when it matters, in a way they can act […]
Reporting Rules That Make or Break Your Reputation
Reporting Rules That Make or Break Your Reputation Financial reporting is often thought of as the final step in the business process, the box to tick at the end of the quarter or financial year. But experienced CFOs know better. They understand that reporting, when done right, is not just a reflection of past performance. […]
Your Career’s Not Capped, But It Might Be Flatlining!
Your Career’s Not Capped, But It Might Be Flatlining! Most CFOs didn’t land the role by chance. You got here by being the most financially sharp person in the room. But the CFO role isn’t static, and standing still is the fastest way to become irrelevant. If you want to keep leading (and earning like […]
The CFO’s New Mandate: Scott Farrell’s take on Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, and Judgement in a Complex World
The CFO’s New Mandate: Scott Farrell’s take on Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, and Judgement in a Complex World The role of the CFO is evolving faster than ever, and it’s no longer just about numbers. In a recent episode of the CFO Club Podcast, Leana van der Merwe sat down with Professor Scott Farrell, Group CFO […]
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