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CFO Magazine: For CFOs, Digital Transformation Requires Letting Go
June 8, 2022
“For the data that executive management and the board used to drive enterprise and strategic outcomes, a centralized, universal approach to data governance is still required. But for tactical outcomes and operational decision-making — like the information operations needs to diagnose performance issues, monitor market shifts, or spot business risks — the objective of data governance should be efficiency, Duffy said.”
CFO Journal: Energy and Commodities Outlook: Disruptions from the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
June 7, 2022
“Despite these uncertainties, CFOs and other C-suite executives, who strive to stay ahead of price changes and supply shocks in global energy and commodities markets, can find insights and analyses for their planning and budgeting needs. Four sets of indicators to watch below can help executives identify vulnerabilities and find alternatives, possibly giving organizations an added layer of flexibility against sudden market shifts.”
CFO Magazine: 7 Core Skills of Great CFOs
June 6, 2022
“We’ve identified seven skills that top CFOs need to master in today’s evolving business climate”:
- Solid Communicator
- Able to Analyze
- Technology Aficionado
- Risk Awareness
- Look Beyond Finance
- Strategist
- Alert to Social Issues
Accounting Today: FP&A is the MVP of Your Organization
June 3, 2022
“The budget increases are especially good news as FP&A and corporate performance responsibilities continue to grow. Additional resources are needed to help FP&A teams partner with business unit leaders to develop models that include strategic and operational objectives, what-if scenarios, business drivers and key performance indicators.
Yet, even with an expanded and more visible role, in year three of the pandemic, 91% of the survey respondents have automated less than 75% of their FP&A processes. This is problematic for a number of reasons, including the challenges of manually managing data inputs from other teams from human capital management to product development, sales and more.”
