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.
Beyond the Balance Sheet : CFOs leading cross-functional transformation projects such as ERP implementations and legal frameworks
A business can invest in the best technology available, employ highly skilled people, and still struggle if its transformation projects are not led with clarity and discipline. Beh
Pipeline Dreams, Paperwork Nightmares, and Profit: A Guide to Gas, Governance, and Growth
Pipeline Dreams, Paperwork Nightmares, and Profit: A Guide to Gas, Governance, and Growth The scene is familiar. You are in the boardroom, coffee in hand, when the CEO announces:
Crunching Numbers or Crystal Ball? Why Financial Modelling is the CFO’s Secret Weapon
Crunching Numbers or Crystal Ball? Why Financial Modelling is the CFO’s Secret Weapon Picture this: You’re at a braai, someone asks what you do, and you reply, “I build fin
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
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.