The CFO Playbook
Learn how leading CFOs balance their four key roles — Steward, Operator, Catalyst, and Strategist — and get an inside look at the members shaping the future of finance.
Women Leading in Male-Dominated Industries: Overcoming gender bias and leading with authority in finance and energy
It is no secret that industries like finance and energy have long been dominated by men. Boardrooms, executive committees, and industry conferences often reflect a gender imbalance
CFOs Who Grew from the Ground Up:
The advantages of internal career progression and deep organisational knowledge In boardrooms across South Africa, many CFOs carry impressive titles and equally impressive qualif
From Student Loan to Boardroom Seat: How financial barriers can forge financially savvy leaders
From Student Loan to Boardroom Seat: How financial barriers can forge financially savvy leaders When we picture a Chief Financial Officer, we often think of someone who has alway
Dancing with Chaos: Why Smart CFOs Say Yes to Unstructured Work
Dancing with Chaos: Why Smart CFOs Say Yes to Unstructured Work For many years, the role of the Chief Financial Officer was defined by order, certainty, and structure. It was abo
Mentorship That Moves the Needle: Practical Strategies for CFOs to Build Future Leaders in Finance
Mentorship That Moves the Needle: Practical Strategies for CFOs to Build Future Leaders in Finance Mentorship is not a feel-good extra or a nice-to-have. For a Chief Financial Of
From Jo’burg to Jakarta: The CFO’s Passport to Global Control
From Jo’burg to Jakarta: The CFO’s Passport to Global Control Your board decides to expand into another country. The CEO announces growth into Africa or Europe. Everyone’s
Grit and Grace: CFO Lessons from a Resource-Constrained Beginning
Grit and Grace: CFO Lessons from a Resource-Constrained Beginning You haven’t earned the title of CFO until you’ve lied awake at night wondering how to pay salaries on Friday
Vision Without Execution is Just Delusion
Vision Without Execution is Just Delusion There is a quiet epidemic spreading through executive boardrooms, and CFOs are not immune. It is called Strategic Posturing. It looks im
The CFO’s Secret Superpower: National Development
The CFO’s Secret Superpower: National Development Let’s cut to the chase. South Africa doesn’t need more economic theorists or padded panels of advisors. It needs CFOs who
Is being on top enough?
Competency + Credibility = Success. You have the competency, now earn the credibility you need to back up your unique skillet. Earn your CFO(SA) designation.