CFOs call continuous planning key as Ukraine, inflation stir volatility

Finance leaders that managed through the pandemic without cloud-based planning tools are prepared to remedy that as they eye new uncertainties, according to a survey.

By Robert Freedman • March 28, 2022

Crypto firm Abra's new CFO digs into war for talent

Justin McMahan joins a growing number of executives leaving more mainstream finance companies to helm the finances at crypto-focused firms.   

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 28, 2022

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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.

By CFO Dive staff

Minority of CFOs see metaverse transforming their companies

While many financial executives have made big investments in cloud computing to support remote work in the pandemic, a growing number of large companies are now signaling their interest in the metaverse by filing related trademark applications.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 25, 2022

Internet of Things forces rethink of KPIs: McKinsey

The Internet of Things may unlock as much as $12.6 trillion in value by 2030 if companies weave the technology into their operations, McKinsey said.

By Jim Tyson • March 22, 2022

Hardening cloud against 'bad actors' eclipses budget concerns: BDO

Over the past two years of hybrid work, multiple external devices accessing company networks and the shift away from the "castle-and-moat" structure has turned the cybersecurity landscape upside down, BDO's Steve Combs said.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 22, 2022

Green Bay Packers tapped Shopify-like online store for $65M capital raise

The football team attracted 200,000 retail investors from all 50 states and U.S. territories and Canada to upgrade its stadium and buy a new scoreboard.

By Robert Freedman • March 7, 2022

Workflow integration gives virtual cards new life

The digital version of corporate cards is a major innovation for business but you can multiply the cards' utility by making them part of your spend management platform.

By Thejo Kote • March 2, 2022

Uptick in treasurers mulling bank APIs in wake of Ukraine conflict: FinLync

Companies are "really trying to minimize the funds they have at risk,” said Mitchell Thomas of FinLync.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Feb. 28, 2022

Frictionless accounts payable – happy customer, happy employee

Keeping your customers and the employees that serve them happy is key for any organization.

By Mahalakshmi Ramakrishnan, Purchase-to-Pay Global Process Owner, Capgemini's Business Services • Feb. 28, 2022

3 tactics to solve sales compensation concerns and improve retention

With resignations rising among sales teams, the onus falls on finance to ensure pay structures work to entice reps to stay.  

Feb. 28, 2022

ROI proof a must-have for treasurers courting new tech greenlighting

Getting budget approval is the biggest hurdle to pulling the trigger on new technologies, according to an informal panel poll this week.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Feb. 17, 2022

Ransomware attacks, extortion doubled in 2021: Accenture

Companies facing a surge in cybercrime can take several steps to limit the risk — and cost — of a ransomware attack.

By Jim Tyson • Feb. 17, 2022

Make 2022 the year you digitalize your finance function

CFOs have never had access to more data about their organization’s operations and outputs, but they can’t leverage this resource with legacy systems and manual processes. 

By Nick Rose • Feb. 16, 2022

Adoption insight can help CFOs maximize digital transformation investment

Inefficient use of technology often takes root early. Knowing why employees avoid or underuse new tools can help you leverage your spend. 

By Andrew Casey • Feb. 10, 2022

NEXT Insurance CFO aims to focus growth, spending

“The old question that never gets old is, ‘how do you balance growth and profitability?’” Teodora Gouneva said. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 26, 2022

Dawn of post-LIBOR era brings SOFR, operational challenges to CFOs

More work needs to be done to assure a seamless transition "when the switch is actually thrown in the middle of next year," Deloitte's Alexey Surkov said.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 21, 2022

CarParts.com CFO loads up inventory as just-in-time delivery loses favor

In this environment, companies that have what customers want, when they want it, are the ones coming out on top, CFO David Meniane says, but he predicts the pendulum swinging back in 2023.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 19, 2022

Tech reliance to remain high even after the pandemic

The kind of technology that got businesses through COVID-19 won’t be the kind that gets them through the permanently reshaped landscape in which they must operate, a global business specialist says.

By Robert Freedman • Jan. 18, 2022

Workiva's Klindt sees regulations as key to more ESG buy-in

Anticipated SEC rules on ESG reporting could bring more firms off the sidelines. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 13, 2022

Demystifying AI forecasting: Why and how your business should implement smarter tools today

Traditional forecasts fall short. These lessons on adopting AI forecasts can open new possibilities.

By Ankit Tandon • Jan. 10, 2022

AI-enabled O2C – making frictionless finance a reality

The road to frictionless finance starts with a fully integrated, AI-enabled O2C solution that makes it easy for customers to buy and pay, makes interactions more valuable, and boosts cash performance.

By Divya Turner, Global Process Owner, Forecast to Cash, Capgemini’s Business Services • Jan. 10, 2022

6 Accounts Payable trends transforming finance today

AP should be an automated process. But is it? The reality is that most companies spend an enormous amount of time and effort in recording purchases and paying their vendors. 

By Sandeep Sahadevan, Senior Domain Principal, Infosys BPM • Dec. 20, 2021

5 trends CFOs should know about in 2022

By embracing technology that offers the best solutions for platforms to speak and share data to one another, CFOs can ensure the long-term success of an organization.

Dec. 6, 2021

Data products' success relies as much on management principles as analytical assets

No matter how good your tools are, you can’t leverage them for insights without taking a user-first approach to their design and execution.

By Julie Iskow and Jon DiGiambattista • Dec. 3, 2021

Iterative approach called best when migrating to new ERP

Trying to solve big problems when core issues remain unresolved can lead to unnecessary costs and complications, says Jason Maynard of Oracle NetSuite.

By Robert Freedman • Nov. 22, 2021