Finance’s role includes championing the value of strategic planning to the business and providing data-driven insights on what course to pursue or avoid.
FM’s editor-in-chief details articles on ransomware threats, recruitment fraud, how to assess the value of AI, and maximising value as a CFO. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.
A global report from EY found that 86% of financial controllers expect their jobs to change “significantly”, and more than one-fourth say their roles will demand completely different skills in the next five years.
To stay competitive, CFOs should consider six initiatives, including a strategic approach to risk management, to accelerate growth in an uncertain future.
The CIMA president, as Association of International Certified Professional Accountants chair, discusses the challenges and “massive” opportunities for the profession. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A with Simon Bittlestone, FCMA, CGMA.
Employers proceed with a hesitant approach to hiring as business confidence continues to fluctuate, according to a monthly report from KPMG and the REC.
To make the most of a holiday from work, prepare a task list, communicate with stakeholders, and develop an action plan if things go wrong while you’re away.
US finance decision-makers in a quarterly survey say they have concerns on several fronts, including continuing worries about a recession. Revenue and profit projections are lower.
Accepting fair criticism and giving criticism as a manager, and then developing an actionable plan for improvement, helps individuals and teams become more effective.
An associate professor of accounting at Monash University explains the transitional challenges CFOs face and how they can expand their influence in the C-suite.
Nearly half of employees using AI say they have no idea how to achieve the productivity gains their employers expect, which could lead to burnout, a new report said.
FM’s editor-in-chief also details articles on strategic and operational resilience and working with images in Excel. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.
Challenges including insufficient resources could pause digital innovation for finance leaders, becoming a bigger barrier to transformation than technical issues.
