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 […]
Risk Without Reward? How Savvy CFOs Evaluate Investment Risks
Risk Without Reward? How Savvy CFOs Evaluate Investment Risks As a CFO, you know that investment decisions can be a game of high stakes. Whether it’s expanding into a new market, acquiring a promising technology, or simply diversifying your organisation’s portfolio, every opportunity comes with a side of risk. But while some risks are worth […]
Profit Leaks and Panic Fixes: How Smart CFOs Solve Problems with Precision
Profit Leaks and Panic Fixes: How Smart CFOs Solve Problems with Precision In the world of financial management, being a CFO means far more than just numbers on a spreadsheet. You are the strategist who ensures your company stays resilient, profitable, and compliant – even when everything else is uncertain. But navigating complex financial problems […]
Member Profile: Sharon Naidoo
Member Profile: Sharon Naidoo In this edition of our CFO Spotlight series, we feature Sharon Naidoo, a dynamic finance leader and Chief Financial Officer with a track record that spans Africa, the UK, and global operations. A Chartered Accountant (South Africa) with an MComm in Finance, Sharon has led major transformation projects across multinationals like [&h
The Bottom Line Needs a Bigger Table
For many CFOs, the word collaboration conjures images of feel-good workshops, team lunches, and buzzwords without balance sheets. But in high-performing finance environments, collaboration isn’t a soft skill, it’s a bottom-line strategy. It shapes forecasting accuracy, sharpens strategic alignment, and allows finance to operate not in isolation, but as the
Playing It Smart with Idle Cash
How CFOs Are Turning Treasury into a Strategic Growth Engine If you’re still treating your treasury function like a glorified savings account, you’re leaving strategic value—and hard cash—on the table. Today’s corporate treasurer isn’t just keeping the lights on. They’re quietly driving value, managing risk, and influencing your ability to fund