Plant to Boardroom: Why Operational Finance Experience is a Strategic Advantage
Plant to Boardroom: Why Operational Finance Experience is a Strategic Advantage In the race to become CFO, many finance professionals focus on roles that offer visibility. These
Don’t Wait for the Storm: How Volvo’s CFO Navigates Crisis Communication with Courage and Clarity”
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From Gut Feel to Real-Time, Why CFOs Must Build Finance Teams that Think in Dashboards
From Gut Feel to Real-Time, Why CFOs Must Build Finance Teams that Think in Dashboards There was a time when the finance function was purely backward-looking. Month-end meant pri
You’re Being Watched – and Judged – Every Day
You’re Being Watched – and Judged – Every Day We tend to think of promotions as something you apply for. You submit a CV, attend the interview, and get formally offered the
Climbing the Ladder Without Changing Ladders
Climbing the Ladder Without Changing Ladders It is easy to romanticise the modern finance career as a fast-paced journey filled with lateral moves, high-impact projects, and stra
Built by Ghosts: How Past Leaders Still Run the Finance Office
Built by Ghosts: How Past Leaders Still Run the Finance Office No one arrives in the CFO seat without help. Somewhere along the line, someone gave you a break. Someone shared con
You Can’t ‘Hope’ Your Way to a Turnaround. This Isn’t Load Shedding!
You Can’t ‘Hope’ Your Way to a Turnaround. This Isn’t Load Shedding! If you are waiting for the dust to settle, you are already behind. A financial recovery is not somethin
When You Say Nothing Clearly, You Say Everything Badly!
When You Say Nothing Clearly, You Say Everything Badly! Numbers alone won’t get you buy-in. You can have the cleanest spreadsheet in the world, but if no one understands the st
If It Doesn’t Earn, It Doesn’t Stay!
If It Doesn’t Earn, It Doesn’t Stay! There is no shortage of new ideas in business. Teams love a pilot, executives love innovation, and everyone loves the promise of “the n
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.
