N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Having a CFO with a “head in the cloud” might be a good thing if we’re talking about cloud computing, cognitive technologies, and AI that has significantly influenced this role. Even though many are still behind the curve, there has been a considerable technological evolution of finance function.

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Chief Financial Officer CFO Finance Compliance 395

Strategy Driven

JULY 21, 2020

Modern-day accounting is one of the most advanced and front-line professions which incorporates itself in various fields, from data analysis to cloud computing. This title demands a deep understanding of finance, and it requires, at the least, a four-year bachelor’s degree in accounting. Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

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CFO Career Chief Financial Officer Finance 66

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

When I do get a name, it often differs depending on who I asked—a marketing executive points to one person, while finance identifies someone else. Analytics requirements can span business units, database and analysis systems, and reporting hierarchies. Information & technology Leadership' That isn’t good.

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Company COO Information Technology CFO 8

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 1, 2018

” In finance, for example, that might mean believing — based on no evidence — that only MBA graduates from an elite university are likely to succeed at their jobs. Run a gap analysis. In reality, many of the top performers at Intuit, including the CEO and CFO, did not hold degrees from an Ivy League school.

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Power Management Diversity CFO 11

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

” When I do get a name, it often differs depending on who I asked—a marketing executive points to one person, while finance identifies someone else. Analytics requirements can span business units, database and analysis systems, and reporting hierarchies. That isn’t good. An analytics revolution is coming.

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Company COO CFO Analysis 8

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 17, 2015

A new study by The Bridgespan Group, based on a survey of more than 400 nonprofit C-suite executives and dozens of interviews, surfaced this surprising finding and discussed how to address this leadership development deficit. Education crowdfunder DonorsChoose.org, which finances classroom-based projects, is a good model of success.

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Development Mentor COO CFO 8

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 6, 2011

The leadership got impatient waiting for demonstrated results. The analysis and design phase of a "bet your company" process change needs to be done thoroughly. Process champions must have them ready for the day when the CEO or CFO effectively says, "Show me the money.". Engage the finance organization.

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