209: Jeff Ryan , Managing Director – From game ranger to game changer
From game ranger to game changer Jeff Ryan is an expert in the interaction between finance, technology and people. The current MD of AWCape shared his thoughts in a CFOClub Podcast on how CFOs should approach AI, what managing an acquisition is like and what he learned from his early career experiences as a game […]
A turnaround job awaits Wesgro’s new CFO
Sandiso Gcwabe will join Wesgro as their CFO in 2023. Gcwabe faces the task of restoring Wesgro to clean audits. The official tourism, trade and investment promotion agency for the Western Cape last achieved a clean audit in 2018/19. Wesgro’s audit results were discussed recently at a budget committee meeting of the Western Cape […]
Three areas of lifelong learning CFOs should be working on
Successful CFOs are always learning something new. Our network of CFOs share insights on the relevant areas where CFOs should consider upgrading their skills. CFOs are always learning on the job. “It is important that we are constantly developing as CFOs because the world is ever-changing, and our role is ever-changing,” Oyinda Akanbi, CFO [&hellip
How CFOs can create a better remote working culture
The pandemic may be winding down, but remote work looks set to continue. Recent studies give insight into how senior management and employees are figuring out the best approach to remote working. At the core of the remote working debate lies a contradiction. On the one hand, up to 85% of leaders say that […]
197: Anders Liu-Lindberg
‘Cracking the code on business partnering‘ Welcome to the CFO Club Africa podcast, where we interview leading CFOs from Africa and beyond. CFO Club Africa is a division of the Chartered Institute of Business Accountants, the professional body for business accountants, financial managers and chief financial officers. Go to www.cfoclub.c
How finance professionals can get a seat at the table: LinkedIn’s Liu-Lindberg shares
Anders Liu-Lindberg, an influencer and consultant, wants to bolster the importance of financial planning and analysis in businesses and help finance professionals get a seat at the decision-making table. In a recent podcast with CFO Club, Anders shares his top tips for FP&A professionals. 1. Don’t bury the insights Something Liu-Lindbe
When should CFOs delegate?
The demands placed on CFOs are ever increasing. No longer limited to pure finance functions, CFOs are being drawn into everything from artificial intelligence adoption to ESG. Many CFOs are choosing to delegate more. A 2021 survey found that 61% of South African and European CFOs have delegated more in pursuit of pace over perfection. […]
ESG-eepers! The challenges of standardising ESG and how it will affect SA
In August 2022 86 CFOs from multinationals published an open letter to the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), highlighting six areas where it believed the ISSB could improve upon its recent draft suitability standards. The standards intend to set a global baseline for sustainability disclosures. However, establishing that baseline is proving d
Even amid crashes, CFOs need to keep crypto on their radars
CFOs should base their long-term thinking on the underlying value of the technology for these three reasons.
How to build a good finance team and why it’s important
With automation and AI affecting every aspect of business, the role of a CFO’s team is changing. Here are three suggestions for how to future-proof your CFO team.