Succession planning - who’s next?

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 14:47:41 +0000

With the expansion of outsourcing, near-shoring and contract hiring, the focus on succession planning has – to say the least – been put by the wayside in most organisations.

That’s a bad mistake. Especially when it comes to finance functions.

Succession isn’t just about who’s taking your place. It’s about protecting the future of the organisation to which you’ve dedicated your time and smarts – as well as protecting the legacy you’ve built in making that organisation succeed.

Navigating iXBRL and understanding its impact

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 11:40:52 +0000

Mandatory iXBRL filing comes into force in April 2011. Jon Martingale explores what the changes mean for finance teams and the role of iXBRL in financial analysis and performance management.

Leverage the power of branding to move up

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 14:15:10 +0000

CFO coach Cindy Kraft offers her expert tips for using executive branding to further your career.

Do you stand for something or do you stand for nothing? Standing for something embodies the philosophy of executive branding and is powerful positioning. Rather than blending in with every other chief financial officer, a strong brand allows you to step away from the masses, firmly rooted in your passion, values, interests, and skills with a clear target audience.

Pensions confusion sparks fears of post-work poverty

Gina Dyer — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 10:35:00 +0000

A lack of understanding among employees about their pension schemes could result in ‘grossly inadequate’ retirement income for those retiring in 20 – 30 years.

The drive towards defined contribution pensions means that many workers will end up with less than they bargained for at retirement, argued a new report released today.

Effective M&A in the age of austerity

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 15:57:58 +0000

In a depressed economy, the rules relating to M&A integration can change. Paul J Siegenthaler outlines some of the main factors for consideration.

For many people, the main impact a period of austerity has on business is the need for particular scrutiny on costs. I don’t subscribe to that view, because seeking cost efficiencies should be part of normal everyday discipline.

Top tips for better working capital management

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 14:40:33 +0000

Cash is the number one priority for businesses and yet many CFOs are afraid of leading the charge when it comes to working capital management initiatives. Hugh Williams explains why it’s time for CFOs to get their hands dirty.

Automating controls: Changing the landscape of the internal auditor

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 08:00:37 +0000

Most controls carried out by internal auditors are manual, but companies could save time and improve efficiency by automating the process, argues Marc Jackson.

Many organisations spend significant resources to ensure compliance with corporate policies, industry regulations, audits and standard operating procedures, but the minimal return on investment they see on this activity is a major problem.

Finance moves towards the Cloud

John Stokdyk — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:55:13 +0000

Web-based finance and ERP applications are "on the financial radar" in spite of residual resistance to "Cloudification", according to London School of Economics professor Leslie Willcocks.

Practical steps to effective bank relationship management

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 08:26:04 +0000

As a CFO, having a good relationship with your bank is crucial. Patrick Adams offers some practical pointers.

BRM is fast becoming the buzz word for 2011. Organisations that use an effective BRM strategy can ensure that they are working with the right number of banks, have visibility over relationships and competitive conditions with minimum risk of disruption.

Live blog: Business Cloud Summit 2010

admin — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 09:55:05 +0000

Organised by FinanceWeek.co.uk publisher Sift Media, the Business Cloud Summit 2010 is the UK's biggest Cloud Computing conference featuring leading speakers and panellists from around the world. This year's Summit features two streams focusing on the private and public sector. We're providing a live blog of the private sector content.

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