by Henri Steenkamp | Nov 21, 2016 | From One CFO to Another
What do you think of when you hear the title “Chief Financial Officer?” A master of math and analytics? The head of an army of accountants? A person with one finger on the pulse on the company? In today’s post-recession world, that’s only half the tale. During the...
by Henri Steenkamp | May 26, 2016 | Blog, From One CFO to Another, Henri Steenkamp
As many companies transition to cloud-based computing to handle both business operations and internal communication activities, CFOs are learning that they have to adapt to these changes and, in some cases, adopt new roles. Cloud-based enterprise resource planning...
by Henri Steenkamp | May 9, 2016 | Blog, From One CFO to Another, Henri Steenkamp
For any CFO, the first earnings calls have the potential to be a daunting undertaking. It requires a distinct focus on every aspect. From facts and figures to word choice and pacing, the more attention and preparation you put in, the more likely it is to be a success....
by Henri Steenkamp | May 2, 2016 | Blog, From One CFO to Another, Henri Steenkamp
The rise of investor activism is certainly a controversial topic within many circles and industries. It’s even caused some companies to reshape their CFO searches. The business-development company sector is seeing a rise in activism as stocks fall across many...
by Henri Steenkamp | Apr 25, 2016 | Blog, From One CFO to Another, Henri Steenkamp
Does your company’s interaction with shareholders feel more like an obligation than an opportunity? If so, it might be time to consider a different approach. If you’re curious why this happens, think about the relationship between your business and its investors. Is...
by Henri Steenkamp | Apr 21, 2016 | From One CFO to Another, Henri Steenkamp
The role of a CFO has evolved in recent years. Previously, CFOs were seen as financial-specific decisions makers, often just numbers people. That, now, is not the case in the large majority of corporations. A 2013 Consero Chief Financial Officer data survey found that...
