Leadership

'CFO resiliency' key to surviving coronavirus crisis

Alok Ajmera, president and COO of financial management software company Prophix, knows exactly what CFOs need to do to get through the pandemic. He breaks it down for CFO Dive.

By Jane Thier • March 26, 2020

Gartner: 81% of CFOs to exceed contractual obligations to workers during pandemic

For many CFOs, helping employees is both ethical and future-focused, Dennis Gannon, VP of Gartner's finance practice, told CFO Dive. 

By Jane Thier • March 25, 2020

Government trying loans, payments, credit support to curb economic freefall

An open-ended bond-buying commitment and new credit facilities are added to what would be the most expensive piece of legislation in history if it passes.

By Robert Freedman • March 23, 2020

CFO uses financial frame to smooth leadership confict

Resource allocation is a constructive starting point for building a healthy corporate culture, NerdWallet’s finance leader says.

By Robert Freedman • March 20, 2020

NYC's largest hospital system hires new CFO

Niyum Gandhi has been Chief Population Health Officer at Mount Sinai Health System for five years. As New York City coronavirus cases jump to 2,500, the giant healthcare system announced his promotion. 

By Jane Thier • March 19, 2020

UBS CFO: 'We've experienced very few losses'

Kirt Gardner says the giant Swiss bank will weather the pandemic storm, thanks to its "conservative risk profile, high-quality credit portfolio and relatively limited exposure to highly impacted industries."

By Jane Thier • March 18, 2020

Slack, Zoom CFOs stay realistic as coronavirus spotlights remote work

With most of the country transitioning to remote work, video conferencing tool Zoom and instant messenger Slack are exploding in popularity. But their CFOs aren't quick to assume that it will have long-term benefits.

By Jane Thier • March 16, 2020

Markets drop despite Fed weekend rate cut on coronavirus

Stock trading had to be halted for the third time in recent weeks as pessimism over the government's coronavirus response overshadowed the Federal Reserve's latest monetary move.

By Robert Freedman • March 16, 2020

How cruise line and ski resort CFOs protect cash flow

Every industry is feeling the impacts of the global pandemic, but for CFOs of particularly vulnerable industries, planning is key.

By Jane Thier • March 15, 2020

GNC CFO on women in finance: 'Don't feel the need to explain yourself'

Tricia Tolivar has worked in male-dominated fields for 30 years. She explained to CFO Dive how, as CFO of a large public company, she works to level the playing field.

By Jane Thier • March 12, 2020

UPS taps former Home Depot CFO Carol Tomé to succeed David Abney as CEO

Tomé will be UPS' twelfth CEO in its 113-year history and the first woman to hold the position​.

By Morgan Forde • March 12, 2020

CFO leadership amid the novel coronavirus crisis

How CFOs can be prepared to lead their companies through the challenges of a global health scare.  

Opinion

An unlikely duo: CIO and CFO dynamic driving transformation success ... and failure

Removing friction between the CIO and the CFO, building strong working relationships and avoiding counter-behaviors can unlock a reduced IT cost. A principle roadblock? Establishing trust. 

By Gary O’Brien • March 09, 2020

How one Bay Area CFO is managing coronavirus concerns

Despite confirmed coronavirus cases in the California Bay Area, Mohit Daswani, CFO of ThoughtSpot, has a plan in place to keep his company calm.

By Jane Thier • March 07, 2020

How can CFOs stay ahead of tech, even if they're not tech-savvy?

The CFO can be the most influential executive when it comes to ERP, AI and RPA. But what if they don't come from a tech background?

By Jane Thier • March 05, 2020

How CFOs are reporting coronavirus impact on earnings calls

Large companies including Apple, Microsoft and United Airlines are addressing investor concerns by significantly lowering their earnings expectations for the quarter and for 2020.

By Jane Thier • March 04, 2020

Navigating a COVID-19 remote work policy

A successful remote work plan will unite technology with existing workplace norms and expectations, one source said.

By Katie Clarey • March 04, 2020

Which analytics should CFOs and CHROs track?

It is well-documented that talent retention and workplace satisfaction are crucial to a company's bottom line. But which analytics should CFOs keep tabs on to ensure they're well-versed? 

By Jane Thier • March 03, 2020

Delta CFO credited with turnaround retiring; coronavirus impact remains challenge

With 108 confirmed cases of coronavirus within the U.S., the CDC is warning against nonessential travel to several countries. As Delta sets a strategy, its CFO is departing. 

By Jane Thier • March 02, 2020

Thomson Reuters corporate finance head promoted to CFO

Mike Eastwood will start his role March 15, along with incoming CEO Steve Hasker, Reuters announced Tuesday. 

By Jane Thier • Feb. 26, 2020

Former SunTrust CFO to step in as finance chief of Invesco

Allison Dukes will start at Invesco next month as deputy CFO, and will become senior managing director and CFO in August.

By Jane Thier • Feb. 25, 2020

Finance newcomers demanding higher pay

CFOs are more likely than ever to engage in back-and-forth over salaries for new finance employees, a new Robert Half study finds.

By Jane Thier • Feb. 24, 2020

DuPont CFO, CEO out; replaced internally

Investors hope incoming CFO Lori Koch, currently vice president of investor relations and corporate FP&A at DuPont, will improve transparency while accelerating operational performance.

By Jane Thier • Feb. 19, 2020

New CFO takes reins at Yelp as it struggles to monetize site traffic

More than six months after CFO Lanny Baker left the company to head finance at Eventbrite, Yelp has named an experienced replacement whom it hopes will spur momentum.

By Jane Thier • Feb. 14, 2020

How can CFOs curb employee turnover rates?

The bottom line of replacing an employee far exceeds the cost of upping an existing employee's compensation. What is the CFO's role in improving retention? 

By Jane Thier • Feb. 12, 2020