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 […]
Member Profile: Dr Huruda D’Castro Malungane
Member Profile: Dr Huruda D’Castro Malungane In this edition of our CFO Spotlight series, we feature Dr Huruda D’Castro Malungane, a dynamic finance leader and founder of the CFO Forum Mozambique. With a career spanning over a decade across financial services, telecoms, and healthcare, Dr Huruda exemplifies how finance can drive strategic and sustainable im
The Budgeting Process Is Broken-Here’s How to Fix It
The Budgeting Process Is Broken-Here’s How to Fix It If you are a CFO, you have likely outgrown the old budgeting drill. Once-a-year spreadsheets. Static assumptions. Hoping nothing changes too much. That approach belongs to a world that no longer exists. Markets shift. Costs rise. Customers change direction. Disruption hits before the board even signs [&he
From Boardroom to Broadcast: The CFO as Company Spokesperson
From Boardroom to Broadcast: The CFO as Company Spokesperson For many years, the Chief Financial Officer was viewed as the quiet operator behind the scenes. They were known for their precision with spreadsheets, their cautious tone in meetings, and their largely invisible presence to the outside world. That view no longer applies. Today’s CFO is […]
Before You Forecast the Future, Figure Out Who You Are!
Before You Forecast the Future, Figure Out Who You Are! The CFO is not just the gatekeeper of financial data. They are the driver of strategy, the guardian of governance, and the voice of reason when the business wants to leap without a plan. In this high-stakes space, your technical expertise will get you a […]
Predictive Finance, Ethical Leadership, and Public Sector Innovation: Lessons from SAQA CFO Innocent Gumbochuma
Predictive Finance, Ethical Leadership, and Public Sector Innovation: Lessons from SAQA CFO Innocent Gumbochuma In the latest episode of CFO Club Conversations, we had the privilege of speaking with Innocent Gumbochuma, Chief Financial Officer of the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and the 2024 Public Sector CFO of the Year. Innocent’s approac
Member Profile: Jithan Bridgmohan
Member Profile: Jithan Bridgmohan In this edition of our CFO Spotlight series, we feature Jithan Bridgmohan, a seasoned finance executive with a global mindset and over two decades of experience across diverse industries. With a strong foundation as a Chartered Accountant and an MBA in International Business, Jithan has held senior leadership roles in pharmaceu