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The changing role of the CFO in a post-pandemic era: Leading business change through digital transformation
Digital Transformation

The changing role of the CFO in a post-pandemic era: Leading business change through digital transformation

The role of the CFO is evolving post-COVID, with a focus on agility, resilience, and outcomes, according to Nathan Kale of Icertis.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 6th Jan 2022
Digital currencies on the up, role of CFO more important than ever
Crypto

Digital currencies on the up, role of CFO more important than ever

By 2024, 20% of large organisations will use digital currencies for payments, stored value or collateral, according to the analyst firm Gartner.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Dec 2021
Ten features of an effective business decision-making platform
Data Analytics

Ten features of an effective business decision-making platform

CFOs need access to large amounts of data, but lack the tools to perform deep data analysis. Decision-making platforms are emerging as valuable tools.

By David Hatt • 5 min read • Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
Research reveals CFO 4.0 instrumental in building the factory of the future
Supply Chain

Research reveals CFO 4.0 instrumental in building the factory of the future

Manufacturing CFOs to take on strategic and innovative role in post-pandemic business, says SYSPRO research. Inventory and talent among key concerns.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Nov 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams — SYSPRO's advice for today's financial leaders in the manufacturing sector
Manufacturing

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams — SYSPRO's advice for today's financial leaders in the manufacturing sector

We chat to SYSPRO CFO and CRO Sanjay Galal about the challenges and benefits of being a manufacturing financial leader in the current economic climate.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Wed, 24th Nov 2021
Top 3 actions of progressive CIOs, according to Workday and Deloitte report
Deloitte

Top 3 actions of progressive CIOs, according to Workday and Deloitte report

CIOs are accelerating finance transformation strategies by at least a year, according to a report by Workday and Deloitte Global.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Sep 2021
The two 'must-have' trends CFOs should capitalise on — Gartner
Chief Financial Officer

The two 'must-have' trends CFOs should capitalise on — Gartner

Hyperautomation and intelligent composable business should be immediately prioritised, according to a new Gartner report.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Sep 2021
Workday survey explores the impact of COVID-19 on finance and the lack of data insights
Chief Financial Officer

Workday survey explores the impact of COVID-19 on finance and the lack of data insights

Workday has announced its chief financial officer survey results, exploring the impacts of COVID-19 on the finance function.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Jul 2021
BlackLine and Kyriba bring digitalisation to CFOs
Chief Financial Officer

BlackLine and Kyriba bring digitalisation to CFOs

BlackLine has partnered with Kyriba to enhance digitalisation in the CFO's office, improving collaboration and streamlining processes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Jul 2021
FY2022: Why it's a prime time for businesses to optimise their accounting operations
Fintech

FY2022: Why it's a prime time for businesses to optimise their accounting operations

As the economies of Australia and New Zealand bounce back from the COVID-19 crisis, finance leaders should be focused on technological transformation.

By Claudia Pirko • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Jul 2021
Banking CFOs need to step up efforts in ESG, automation and crypto support - Accenture study
Chief Financial Officer

Banking CFOs need to step up efforts in ESG, automation and crypto support - Accenture study

Accenture study finds that banking CFOs must manage disruption and take a strategic approach to technology investment for success.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Jul 2021
Finance teams adopting AI clearly outperform non-adopters - Global survey
Data Analytics

Finance teams adopting AI clearly outperform non-adopters - Global survey

Finance teams that have adopted AI perform better than those that have not, according to a global survey by Unit4.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Jul 2021
Over 80% of CFOs plan on expanding investment into digitalisation
Chief Financial Officer

Over 80% of CFOs plan on expanding investment into digitalisation

New research from Gartner reveals that 82% of finance leaders plan to increase investment in their company's digital capabilities this year.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Jun 2021
Digital adoption an immediate priority for CFOs
Chief Financial Officer

Digital adoption an immediate priority for CFOs

Half of CFOs are focused on building a resilient and digital future-ready organization, according to a survey by WNS.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jun 2021
How MSPs can unlock value for CFOs
Digital Transformation

How MSPs can unlock value for CFOs

The path to reinvention can be achieved through a managed services approach, minimising disruption associated with both anticipated and unanticipated change.

By Jarrod Kinchington • 3 min read • Thu, 13th May 2021
COVID-19 fundamentally altered how CFOs hire and manage workforce
Supply Chain

COVID-19 fundamentally altered how CFOs hire and manage workforce

COVID-19 reshapes hiring and workforce management for CFOs, with Asia-Pacific respondents leading the way, says survey.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Apr 2021
Organisations' struggle to achieve data-driven growth
Data Analytics

Organisations' struggle to achieve data-driven growth

Only 13% of organisations excel at delivering on their data strategy, according to a new report by MIT Technology Review Insights and Databricks.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Apr 2021
Only 1 in 8 CFOs are digitally savvy - report
Chief Financial Officer

Only 1 in 8 CFOs are digitally savvy - report

Only 7% of larger companies have digitally savvy executive teams, says a new report by MIT Sloan Management Review.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Mar 2021