The Board Bought a Fantasy. You’re Living the Nightmare!
The Board Bought a Fantasy. You’re Living the Nightmare! When a business model stops working, the signs are everywhere. Decisions take too long. People argue over priorities. Teams duplicate work because no one is sure who is responsible for what. Clients feel the disconnect before the board does. And often, finance is the first to […]
Member Profile: Rajesh Bux
Member Profile: Rajesh Bux In this edition of our CFO Spotlight series, we feature Rajesh Bux, a seasoned finance executive and strategic leader with deep roots in Africa’s telecommunications sector. With over 15 years of experience spanning finance, risk, procurement, and executive leadership, Rajesh brings a unique blend of technical acumen and business for
Finance Is Bleeding Talent, Because You Forgot to Say ‘Well Done’
Finance Is Bleeding Talent, Because You Forgot to Say ‘Well Done’ Finance is not known for fireworks. It is known for results, deadlines, reconciliations, and that long, uphill push towards year-end. But ask any CFO who has led a turnaround, navigated a crisis, or rebuilt trust after a rough season, and they will tell you […]
Too Many Cooks or Just One Overpaid Chef? Rethinking Who Calls the Shots
Too Many Cooks or Just One Overpaid Chef? Rethinking Who Calls the Shots When a business is trying to recover from financial strain or operational failure, structure matters more than most leaders realise. The way decisions are made can either help the business respond faster or trap it in red tape. During a recovery, choosing […]
The CFO Confessional: Bless Me, Market, For I Have Sinned
The CFO Confessional: Bless Me, Market, For I Have Sinned When a corporate scandal breaks, it sends shockwaves far beyond the headlines. Stakeholders lose faith, employees question their future, and market confidence deteriorates. The organisation is no longer assessed solely on its performance but also on its integrity. In these moments, the role of the [&he
Where Are the World’s CFOs Coming From?
What the 2025 Global Pathways Report Means for South Africa’s Finance Leaders The role of the CFO is changing. Globally, boards are rethinking not just who they appoint, but why. The 2025 CFO Pathways Report from Eton Bridge Partners provides a detailed view of 6,400 recent CFO appointments across ten major economies. For South African […]
The Rise of the Strategic CFO with Dr. Huruda D’Castro Malungane : ESG, Ethical Leadership, and Breaking the Isolation in Africa
The Rise of the Strategic CFO with Dr. Huruda de Castro Malungane : ESG, Ethical Leadership, and Breaking the Isolation in Africa In a captivating episode of CFO Club Conversations, Leana van der Merwe speaks with Dr. Huruda D’Castro Malungane, an extraordinary leader at the intersection of finance, governance, risk, and human capital. As the […]
From Red to Black: CFO Strategies That Drive Organisational Turnarounds
From Red to Black: CFO Strategies That Drive Organisational Turnarounds When an organisation faces financial distress, the Chief Financial Officer becomes a pivotal figure in determining whether the business continues to decline or begins the path to recovery. Leading a company from financial loss to profitability requires far more than cost-cutting or boosti
Lessons from an Unfinished Merger: What Integration Failures Reveal About Strategy and Leadership
Lessons from an Unfinished Merger: What Integration Failures Reveal About Strategy and Leadership When two companies merge, the strategic rationale often appears convincing. The promise of economies of scale, an expanded market footprint, operational synergies, and a stronger competitive position tends to dominate merger announcements. However, while the deal
If You Left Tomorrow, Would Anything Break?
If You Left Tomorrow, Would Anything Break? If your finance team is unable to make decisions without first asking you, your risk exposure is higher than you think. You may be technically excellent, have a sharp grasp of reporting standards, and maintain control of every budget, but if your ability to lead and think does […]