Integrity and Ethics in the CFO Role: Leadership by Example
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Integrity and ethics: few concepts are as essential and frequently debated in the corporate world, particularly in finance.  These values form the backbone of trust between an organization and its stakeholders—employees, customers, investors, and society. The CFO’s role in establishing and maintaining this trust cannot be overstated.  As companies grow…Read More

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Identifying Red Flags: Signs Your Finance Function is Underperforming
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At FLG Partners, our financial experts are often called into situations where the finance leader or finance team has been underperforming for some time, yet management has not taken timely action. These delays typically have significant repercussions, from missed opportunities to financial instability. Underperforming finance teams negatively impact the business…Read More

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Mastering Multinational Management: Expert Advice on International Spans of Control
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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

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Best Practices in Data Management: A Chief Financial Officer’s Perspective
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With the exponential growth of data and its critical importance in driving business decisions, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) role continues to extend beyond traditional financial oversight. CFOs are now at the forefront of data management within their organizations. This shift is not just about managing financial data but encompasses…Read More

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