Ulta Beauty rides strong consumer spending, taps new financial leadership

CFO Scott Settersten will retire after 11 years at the financial helm, with Ulta Beauty’s SVP of finance poised to take the seat as consumers continue to spend on smaller luxuries.

By Grace Noto • Dec. 1, 2023

FIS CFO eyes small acquisitions

Fidelity National Information Services is on the hunt for smaller acquisitions in one of its divisions, and it’s benefitting from other companies’ deals in another.

By Lynne Marek • Dec. 1, 2023

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Digital transformation, one smart step at a time

As pricing pressures tighten margins and technologies like artificial intelligence evolve, finance chiefs are more closely scrutinizing the cost and returns of the tech tools they implement.

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CFO, HR collaboration key to cutting health care costs

To find a health care sweet spot, CFOs and HR leaders must “give a little each,” Imagine360’s Jeff Bak said.

By Grace Noto • Nov. 30, 2023

Claire’s taps Bath & Body Works vet for CFO-COO role

The appointment comes as the retailer is weighing the best time to go public, after withdrawing an IPO earlier this year.

By Alexei Alexis • Nov. 30, 2023

MGM CFO expects insurance to cover cyberattack costs

The Las Vegas-based casino and resort operator has pegged the costs of the September cyberattack that temporarily crippled operations at about $100 million.

By Suman Bhattacharyya • Nov. 29, 2023

AMC Networks expects ‘no material impact’ from Hollywood strikes

Despite now-resolved labor strikes that brought Hollywood to a standstill, AMC Networks is “set up well going into 2024,” CFO Patrick O’Connell said.

By Alexei Alexis • Nov. 29, 2023

For GenAI-backed accounting, CFOs can’t ‘learn as you go’

CFOs need to develop a business-wide plan for GenAI’s use, create clear data practices and ensure accountability to incorporate the technology into accounting effectively.   

By Grace Noto • Nov. 29, 2023

Ralph Lauren veteran takes CFO job at Vince

John Szczepanski takes on a role that has had significant turnover in recent months, as the struggling brand embarks on a turnaround.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 29, 2023

Driving the GenAI journey: Teradata CFO

CFOs must take point on plotting a company’s AI course, navigating compliance and governance, and finding key talent and use cases, Teradata’s CFO Claire Bramley said.  

By Grace Noto • Nov. 28, 2023

Employers willing to pay ‘premium’ for AI-skilled workers: AWS study

Nearly three out of four employers (75%) who view the hiring of talent with AI skills as a priority reported having difficulty finding qualified candidates.

By Alexei Alexis • Nov. 28, 2023

Pagaya CFO exits, deputy steps up

Michael Kurlander, who brought decades of Wall Street experience to Pagaya, is leaving the technology firm after just over two years in the CFO seat. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Nov. 27, 2023

AI developers, led by OpenAI, raise over $50B

ChatGPT maker OpenAI currently leads the pack with $11.3 billion in funding, as the tech sector’s rising star also faces a host of challenges.

By Alexei Alexis • Nov. 27, 2023

Creating a ‘poachable’ talent culture: TAB Bank CFO

Making one’s own employees competitive to other organizations can help to foster a strong, loyal talent base, TAB Bank CFO Boyd Hunter says.

By Grace Noto • Nov. 27, 2023

OpenAI chaos shows need for multiple-vendor approach: Zoom CFO

Zoom is one of many companies betting heavily on the future of artificial intelligence following the rapid rise OpenAI’s ChatGPT service.

By Alexei Alexis • Nov. 22, 2023

Cover Genius looks to deepen FP&A team

A robust FP&A team is critical for businesses to be able to properly plan for the future, Cover Genius CFO David Rudow said.  

By Grace Noto • Nov. 22, 2023

Coupa names new CFO in C-suite shakeup

The appointment is the latest in a series of leadership changes at the company following its acquisition by private equity firm Thoma Bravo.

By Alexei Alexis • Nov. 21, 2023

Chaos at OpenAI raises questions about enterprise reliance on ChatGPT

With OpenAI's leaders ousted and staff in revolt, the volatility could cause enterprises to shift where they procure generative AI. 

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Nov. 20, 2023

Nikola CFO steps down after six months amid wobbly EV market

Anastasiya Pasterick will leave the EV maker after a half-year stint in the top financial seat to take a CFO role at aerospace firm Universal Hydrogen.

By Grace Noto • Nov. 20, 2023

Testing AI in the finance function: McKinsey

In coming years, generative AI will be “table stakes” for all forward-looking finance teams, according to a McKinsey AI guide for CFOs.

By Alexei Alexis • Nov. 20, 2023

Leveraging AI to step up your CFO game in 2024

While the world is dreaming of big problems AI might solve, business leaders should look to use the technology to address specific company pain points, writes Vic.ai’s Anand Desai.

By Anand Desai • Nov. 20, 2023

Star Tribune taps Target exec for CFO

Stephanie Ness is joining the Star Tribune Media Company as it battles declining print revenue and slowing digital subscription growth.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Nov. 17, 2023

Wise CFO credits customer growth for 280% profit jump

The fintech’s nearly quadruple jump in profits comes as its CFO is preparing to depart after an eight-year tenure.  

By Grace Noto • Nov. 17, 2023

Checkers and Rally’s names CFO, CMO

Michael Blair, previously at Miller’s Ale House, joins the chain as CFO, while Scott Johnson, previously at Jollibee, takes the CMO role.

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Nov. 17, 2023

Johnson & Johnson CFO: Pandemic lesson drove $40B deal’s fast pace

COVID-19 taught J&J’s finance chief the value of “speed and agility” in business, Joseph Wolk said at the MIT Sloan CFO Summit. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Nov. 16, 2023

Palo Alto revenue surges amid ‘unprecedented’ cyberthreats

Escalating cyberthreats and related regulatory pressures are keeping customer demand high, the company’s CEO said.

By Alexei Alexis • Nov. 16, 2023