Business and technological transformation are two of the hottest topics today in finance, critical for innovation and thriving in today's competitive environment. From streamlining processes to improving accuracy and efficiency, technology has revolutionized the way financial operations are carried out. To explore the benefits of business and digital transformation and how they can be effectively implemented, we discuss with Steve Hankins. Steve brings a wealth of experience from an outstanding career across the food and logistics industries, having sharpened his skills in various senior role ..read more

Today's CFO, according to Alex Glueckler, must not only be a financial expert but also a master of finance effective communication. They are expected to provide insights and analysis that drive decision-making and help shape the company's long-term growth strategy. What other skills are on the CFO's growing list? Let's hear what Alex has to say. With more than 18 years of experience in accounting, finance, and product management, Alex is a dynamic and goal-driven leader. He skillfully merges strategic planning, analytical prowess, and process enhancement capabilities to boost business efficie ..read more

The past few years have tested the mettle of the finance leaders who work in the logistics industry. Against the background of an evolving trade landscape, pandemic disruptions continued to impact supply chains well past lockdowns, and then inflation and interest rates began to rise just as the dust was starting to settle. These shakeups and more have kept logistics CFOs on their toes, and while the industry saw a slowdown of strategic dealmaking in FY 2023, the market is beginning to stabilize and there are signs that M&A activity is accelerating again. For industries in flux or undergoi ..read more

Do modern CFOs need to consider integrating AI, automation, or analytics into their financial operations? The answer is a resounding yes. These technologies are not only useful for streamlining accounting processes but also for making more informed strategic decisions that can give businesses a competitive edge. To shed light on the role of a tech-savvy CFO, we have invited Aneal Vallurupalli to share his expertise. Aneal is the CFO at Airbase, a company focused on helping businesses with their spend management needs. He has vast experience in corporate finance, corporate development, operati ..read more

The emergence of new technologies like AI and the increasing influence of data-driven decision-making tools such as Power bI and Tableau have brought new challenges to professionals in the finance department. At the same time, CFOs can use them to provide the most value to a company’s financial performance. It's all about the strategy. And today, Tom Panther shares his wisdom on how CFOs can leverage all these modern tools. Tom is an experienced finance professional with a 25-year track record in the industry, encompassing finance, accounting, and HR roles. Throughout his career, he held lead ..read more

What Can Overcoming Complex Challenges at Work Teach CFOs and Finance Leaders? That was the question at the heart of our recent CFO Leadership LIVE panel discussion in Dallas, where host Megan Weis was joined by Timo Nentwich, CFO of Siemens Digital Software and Melissa Hurrington, CFO of Premier Claims to share their "Tales from the Trenches: CFO Stories and Lessons Learned". If you couldn't join us for our quarterly finance leadership lunch and learn, here's what you missed: Key Takeaways: CFOs are human, and the most complex challenges they'll face are human problems Predicting econom ..read more

CFOs play a key role in shaping financial strategies to ensure the growth and success of their organizations. However, when faced with a high-interest rate environment, the challenges become even more significant. CFOs need to adapt their financial planning and cash flow approaches to navigate these circumstances effectively and ensure growth. Today, we'll explore the topic along with Guido Torrini, CFO of OneTrust. Guido's thirty-year career has consistently been at the forefront of transformative enterprise technology. Starting at Cisco and Dell, he played a key role in developing the hardw ..read more

We're exploring the top six financial sector topics, trends, and the critical analysis of transformations finance leaders and their teams should anticipate as the year unfolds. CFOs Must Manage Uncertain Economic Political Factors CFOs are used to steering the ship through turbulent conditions - a skill they'll need in 2024. Stubbornly unmet capital needs, turbulence abroad, an election year at home, and the pressure to adopt Al technologies that are still quite nascent, make for potentially choppy waters in 2024. Expect Higher Demand for Data-Driven Decision Making Technology, tools, and ..read more

Net cash flow optimization is key for an organization to stay financially healthy and achieve sustainable growth. Cash flow management involves monitoring, analyzing, and optimizing the inflow and outflow of cash within the company. Traditionally, this responsibility has fallen on the CFO. However, with the rise of AI, CFOs can now leverage new tools and algorithms to enhance their role in optimizing cash flows. Let's speak with Max Dame to learn how to do that. Max is an experienced finance and accounting leader with a strong background in SaaS and marketing technology and expertise in finan ..read more

Here at Personiv, we talk to a lot of finance experts. Between the weekly thought leaders we're proud to host on our award-winning podcast, CFO Weekly and panelists that join us every quarter for CFO Leadership LIVE to the clients we provide virtual accounting solutions to, we've heard a lot of great insights. Here are the thought leaders we're hooked on this year. Top FP&A Thought Leaders CFOs Should Follow  In the finance function, financial planning and analysis (FP&A) is where the strategic work is done. It's no secret that the role of the CFO is changing, and the m ..read more