Fed's new credit facility of little help if CFOs rely on small partners

Big companies benefiting from the Federal Reserve's backing of their commercial paper can still feel the outbreak's impacts if their suppliers don't get similar help.

By Robert Freedman • March 18, 2020

Regulators weigh easing more bank rules as markets stay jittery

A spate of initiatives, some released and some under consideration, are intended to keep credit flowing to businesses hard hit by the novel coronavirus outbreak.

By Robert Freedman • March 18, 2020

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CFO best practices in the evolving generative AI era

As the initial frenzy around the launch of generative artificial intelligence subsides, a new GenAI era appears to be taking shape.

By CFO Dive staff

Rise in crisis-related employee costs tracks coronavirus outbreak

CFOs are being flexible on expense policies as employees rack up costs for canceled trips, remote working, face masks and other types of reimbursement requests that were once rare.

By Robert Freedman • March 17, 2020

CFOs confident going into coronavirus outbreak, survey finds

Thanks to the digital transformation of operations and a strong financial environment, CFOs think they're relatively well-prepared for COVID-19. But a global recession poses a real concern.

By Robert Freedman • March 16, 2020

Making the most of the cash-to-cash cycle

The finance function can encourage efforts by procurement to provide value when it comes to arranging and reviewing supplier contracts. 

By Amanda Loudin • March 15, 2020

Report: House scales back coronavirus leave bill, sends revisions to Senate

The bill also would temporarily amend the FMLA, creating protections for leave related to the new coronavirus for some employees.

By Kate Tornone • Updated March 17, 2020

Coronavirus to trigger corporate debt crisis, some analysts say

Since the 2008 downturn, companies have loaded up on cheap debt to fuel growth. Now they might face a reckoning if today's downturn leaves them struggling to repay. 

By Robert Freedman • March 12, 2020

Cloud is differentiator as CFOs grapple with coronavirus impact

Unlike in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 attacks, when some lockdowns were imposed, CFOs today can organize their teams to operate remotely. 

By Suzanne Northington • March 12, 2020

Most companies taking 'wait-and-see' approach to coronavirus

Two studies released this week show companies are becoming more apprehensive about coronavirus' impact on business performance. But can their risk management teams mitigate what's to come?

By Jane Thier • March 10, 2020

How to get a clean accounts payable solution

Payment technology is available, but finance leaders are hesitant to add to their already fragmented collection of partially automated processes. Maybe they shouldn't be.  

By Doug Seaberg • March 10, 2020

Local leaders possess greater long-term company focus

Being from the same state as the company headquarters has more impact on executives' focus on future growth than equity incentives, a study finds.  

By Robert Freedman • March 10, 2020

CFO in the Know: Protecting capital in pre-revenue biopharmas

Last year, bankruptcies multiplied among early-stage drug companies, putting a premium on CFO finance management ideas. 

By Robert Freedman • March 10, 2020

Target CFO remains confident amid coronavirus threat to retail

The virus' spread is upending supply chain operations across the globe, but Target's new CFO retains "a ton of confidence" in its forward-facing strategy.

By Jane Thier • March 9, 2020

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 9, 2020

Talent marketplace can help build future workforce

Factoring in non-traditional workers and letting workers play a role in their careers are part of a workforce strategy revamp that CFOs and HR heads must work together to build. 

By Robert Freedman • March 5, 2020

Building a case for transforming your capital expenditure process

The real-dollar impact of having a cloud-based digital capital expenditure process can be substantial, which your colleagues outside of finance might not realize.

By Rich Feldman • March 4, 2020

CFO sees transparency as key to smooth scaling

Anup Singh of tech security company Illumio hosts an "ask the CFO" Slack channel as one of the ways he keeps lines of communication open to employees and other stakeholders. 

By Robert Freedman • March 3, 2020

Will more CFOs switch to mark-to-market pension accounting?

With the Federal Reserve signaling an interest-rate response to the coronavirus, continuing low interest rates could drive CFOs to move away from amortization of pension losses.  

By Robert Freedman • March 2, 2020

Challenger bank hires first CFO as it ramps up growth

Minneapolis-based Branch seeks to grow its reach by taking a workplace-first approach, new CFO Brian Whalen says. 

By Robert Freedman • Feb. 27, 2020

Biggest new CFO priority? User experience.

As AI migrates closer to the mainstream, finance may be tasked with ensuring a positive user experience. But where does that leave the traditional CFO?

By Jane Thier • Feb. 27, 2020

CFO helped Netflix speed original kids' content

ServiceTitan CFO David Burt used a form of scenario planning when he was at Netflix to encourage the company to create original children's content. 

By Robert Freedman • Feb. 26, 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

As CFO, are you creating value or just working hard?

Plenty of CFOs work long hours. But, Boulevard CFO Greg Wookey asks, do their actions make a material difference to the company's growth? 

By Robert Freedman • Feb. 23, 2020

In turnaround bid, Teva tries to wring more savings out of manufacturing

The generic maker's push to reduce manufacturing costs follows a restructuring that's saved $3 billion but resulted in layoffs for thousands of employees.

By Kristin Jensen • Feb. 20, 2020

Major work stoppages have spiked in recent years

2019 brought the most major work stoppages the U.S. has seen in a decade, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

By Jennifer Carsen • Feb. 20, 2020