5 Ways CFOs Can Lead Through Expert Negotiation
By Nancy Hargreaves
No longer confined to the back office, today’s CFOs are strategic partners who play a critical role in shaping the future of their organizations. As such, negotiation is one of the most crucial skills a CFO must master. CFOs negotiate high-stakes business objectives that can distinguish organizational success from failure….Read More
Read MoreMastering Multinational Management: Expert Advice on International Spans of Control
By William Atkins
Put simply, a span of control is the number of employees a manager directly supervises. Reality makes things more complex, though, particularly when that manager’s responsibilities span different functional areas and time zones. A CFO is often responsible for more than just finance, and in my career, I’ve had the…Read More
Read MoreEnhancing Corporate Success through Cross-Functional Collaboration: The CFO’s Guide
By Heather Ogan
In the current business environment, the democratization of information driven by technological advances has highlighted the importance of cross-functional collaboration. This type of collaboration — one that involves various department teams working together toward a common goal — is critical because it breaks down organizational silos, ensuring that all departments…Read More
Read MoreManaging CFO Relationships with Third Parties: Auditors, Bankers, Insurers, Lawyers, and Investors
By Ron Fior
NOTE: This is the third article in a series from Ron Fior about how CFOs can better manage relationships with CEOs, boards, finance teams, and third parties. CFOs are often asked to both vet and select third party consultants when working on key strategic initiatives that range from financings, M&A…Read More
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