Negotiating Software Agreements: Best Practices for CFOs
By Stephanie Roberts
Utilizing software for overall efficiency and growth company-wide is critical to company-wide success. While software is essential for business growth, so is the ability to negotiate and maintain the costs of these services. Over the last few years, I’ve been challenged by high software expenses and a lack of flexibility…Read More
Read MoreDeveloping Agile Financial Strategies in Uncertain Economic Climates
By Monica Stevenson
Economic swings, global tensions, supply chain hiccups, and shifting customer needs riddle today’s fast-changing economy. For CFOs, this uncertainty can feel like navigating through a storm. Traditional financial planning methods, which rely on fixed yearly budgets, often fall short in these situations. Instead, CFOs need financial strategies that are flexible,…Read More
Read MoreIntegrity and Ethics in the CFO Role: Leadership by Example
By Heather Ogan
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
Read MoreIdentifying Red Flags: Signs Your Finance Function is Underperforming
By Anne Samak de la Cerda
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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