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 […]
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 […]
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
Turning the Financial Tuning Fork – Mastering Instruments for Strategic Impact
Turning the Financial Tuning Fork – Mastering Instruments for Strategic Impact When a CFO makes the wrong call on funding, risk, or liquidity, it doesn’t just dent the balance sheet—it rattles the entire business. Financial instruments are the tools of your trade. But in today’s market, they’re more than that—they’re strategic weapons. Used well
Accountability Isn’t Admin – It’s Your Performance Lever
Accountability Isn’t Admin – It’s Your Performance Lever For all the talk about AI-driven forecasting, real-time dashboards, and digitising the finance function, there remains one cornerstone of high-performing finance teams that no technology can replace: accountability. Not accountability as a procedural requirement or something that shows up on a p
The Art of Financial Project Evaluation: What Makes a Project Successful?
The Art of Financial Project Evaluation: What Makes a Project Successful? Ever greenlit a project that looked perfect on paper—only to watch it unravel six months later? For CFOs, making the wrong call can cost more than just money. It can derail growth, damage credibility, and put you on the defensive with the board. Yet […]
Creating a Career Destination: Why Top Finance Talent Should Want to Work for You
Creating a Career Destination: Why Top Finance Talent Should Want to Work for You In today’s talent market, offering a good job isn’t enough. Especially in finance. The professionals you really want — the ones who understand both compliance and strategy, who can hold their own in front of auditors, and who aren’t afraid to […]
Running a Tight Ship Or Watching Your Business Sink Faster Than the Titanic
Running a Tight Ship Or Watching Your Business Sink Faster Than the Titanic Success in finance is about more than just making money. A business might be generating revenue, but does that mean it’s financially healthy? Can it pay its bills on time? Is it growing in a sustainable way? These are the kinds of […]
Hand Over the Numbers and Focus on What Matters
Hand Over the Numbers and Focus on What Matters Let’s be honest, handling finances isn’t everyone’s favourite job. For some, bookkeeping feels like a never-ending task, for others, tax season is a nightmare, and payroll? Well, let’s just say mistakes there can lead to very unhappy employees! What if you didn’t have to do it […]
Understanding the M&A Process Before Making a Deal
Understanding the M&A Process Before Making a Deal Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) are some of the biggest decisions a business can make. A successful deal can lead to business growth, cost savings, and stronger market control. However, a poorly executed deal can cause financial losses, employee dissatisfaction, and even the downfall of a company. To