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Apr 17, 2024 • 16min

S10 Ep3: Driving Growth for CFOs

Exploring the evolving role of CFOs in driving company growth by embracing a 'CFOGrow' mindset. Insights on strategic decision-making, industry transitions, and market entry strategies for CFOs. Highlighting the importance of proactive value creation, revenue size, R&D investments, and M&A programs.
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Apr 10, 2024 • 22min

S10 Ep2: Strategic Leadership for CFOs

In this week’s episode of #FinanceMaster, Anders discusses the pivotal role of CFOs in driving strategic decision-making and value realization within companies. While the CEO typically oversees strategy formulation and execution, the CFO plays a crucial role in facilitating these processes. Listen now to discover how CFOs can step into the role of strategic leaders in navigating the evolving business landscape.
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Apr 3, 2024 • 17min

S10 Ep1: Managing the Next Normal as a CFO

In a world of rapid change and unprecedented scenarios, businesses struggle to predict and navigate the future. Business leaders seek insights to support decision-making, placing a heavy responsibility on CFOs and finance teams. In this episode of #FinanceMaster, Anders addresses the uncertainties of the ‘Next Normal’ and explores how CFOs can be prepared and take actionable next steps.
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Mar 27, 2024 • 26min

S9 Ep6: Examples of the Modern Finance Function

In our series of The Modern Finance Function so far, Anders has explored and discovered the successes of the modern finance function. In the final episode of the series, Anders highlights some of the successful techniques companies have used to achieve their ambitions for their Finance function. 
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Mar 20, 2024 • 24min

S9 Ep5: Benchmarking the Finance Function

Benchmarking is an essential tool for assessing the status quo, driving performance, and gaining a competitive advantage. This week’s episode of #FinanceMaster explores how evaluating the value-add of the modern Finance function can yield a competitive advantage, while also identifying areas for improvement and setting new objectives, delving into the transformative potential of benchmarking in shaping the future of Finance.
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Mar 13, 2024 • 29min

S9 Ep4: A Month in the Life of the Modern Finance Function

Wondering what a typical month in the life of Finance function entails? In this episode of #FinanceMaster, Anders dives into the various aspects, from recording transactions to closing the books, reporting the numbers, and analysing the results, painting a vivid picture of the modern Finance function's monthly journey.
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Mar 6, 2024 • 22min

S9 Ep3: The Teams in the Modern Finance Function

The modern finance function is experiencing a convergence of transformations and heightened expectations for CFOs, necessitating adaptive measures from their teams. In this week’s episode of #FinanceMastert, Anders delves into the diverse demands that CFOs place on each team and explores strategies for effectively adapting to these ever-evolving expectations. 
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Feb 28, 2024 • 15min

S9 Ep2: An Examination of the Success of Finance Transformations

Most transformations fail. So, why should finance transformations be different? This episode of #FinanceMaster delves into the experiences of Finance experts with company transformations, the lessons that can be learned and where we believe the successes can be achieved and enhanced. 
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Feb 21, 2024 • 29min

S9 Ep1: A Journey Through the History of the Finance Function

Exploring the evolution of finance technology from traditional pen and paper to modern ERP systems, cloud computing, and automation. The focus shifts towards data-driven insights, AI implementation, and empowering finance professionals with predictive modeling tools. Emphasizing resilience, adaptability, and efficient data dissemination for informed business decisions.
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Feb 19, 2024 • 25min

S8 Ep12: How To Use the Planning and Forecasting Bible

In a time where the only constant is change, we need to change up planning and forecasting. FP&A professionals are always striving to improve and to share best practices. In the last episode of this series of The Softer Side of Finance, Anders summarises the ten commandments that he has analysed over the course of this series.

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