Consumer CFOs: Strategic Change Agents Needed NOW
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CFOs at consumer companies should play critical roles, anticipating major trends and recommending the pivots necessary to remain competitive. The CFO is always in a unique position to influence CEOs on pivots necessary to position a company for success amidst rapidly changing landscapes. But this couldn’t be more evident than it…Read More

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Life Sciences Companies: Sell Now or Sell Later?
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Life sciences companies in their early stages are in constant need of capital to continue along their path to meeting clinical milestones. Most are pre-revenue and focused on successful completion of Phase I and II clinical trials. And with strong clinical data, these investment prospects are attractive to sources of…Read More

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Nonprofits: When To Hire A CFO Versus A Director of Finance
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At FLG Partners, we provide clients advice and counsel exclusively at the Chief Financial Officer level. Nonprofit organizations, in particular, often struggle with whether they need a CFO’s level of experience versus a well-qualified Director of Finance to add to their management team. Is the cost of a CFO justifiable?…Read More

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The 5 Essential Attributes of an “A-List” Chief Financial Officer
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When a company hires a Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Board and management team have a unique opportunity to bring on a trusted partner and colleague for their CEO, and an experienced financial executive to strategically help chart a positive course for the enterprise. Many CEOs and Boards typically look…Read More

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