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Is My CFO Underperforming?
As executive financial recruiters we work with companies every day who have lost their CFO for a variety of reasons. The CFO may have left…
When to Use a ‘Decision Tree’ for Business Planning
For those not familiar with the term, a decision tree is a flow chart that works through all possible response options in a scenario to…
Financial Projections and Analysis: Considerations for Businesses
Originally published: 3/23/2020Updated: 1/8/2024 Why are financial projections important and how can they inform a company’s financial analysis to increase confidence in the numbers? To…
Do You Need to Switch to a Rolling Forecast?
If you’re wondering whether your company needs to switch to a rolling forecast, it’s important to look at why you’re asking. The simple act of…
Calculating Nonprofit ROI
It is not difficult to understand that a nonprofit organization needs money to accomplish its mission. And yet, in looking at nonprofits it is clear…
How a Fractional CFO Improves Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Attitudes around FP&A (financial planning and analysis) are kind of a mixed bag – everyone agrees it is important, but many people do not know…
How CFOs Plan and Prepare for Worst-Case Scenarios
The current economic climate, combined with the fact that September is National Preparedness Month, has many of us thinking about how we can prepare for…
Financial Risk Assessments: What Are They & Why Your Company Needs One
Risk isn’t just for actuaries! As a business owner, there are risks everywhere, and a financial assessment can help identify areas where your company might…
Low Profit Margins: The Perils and Potential in Manufacturing
As a CFO, one of the common reasons I am brought into a manufacturing organization is to solve the mystery of “Why our sales are…
Business Drivers: Monitor, Measure & Leverage for Future Performance
What senior manager hasn’t looked into the future to plan the growth of their business? The forces that drive the market acceptance and commercial success…