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.
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
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
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 questi
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.
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 det
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
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 t
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 C
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 no
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.