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Why automating the finance function is critical for future growth
Financial Systems

Why automating the finance function is critical for future growth

Mid-market organizations express greatest dissatisfaction with accounting and finance functions, due to manual processes and lack of automation, says survey.

By Claudia Pirko • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Nov 2020
How Employer of Record helps companies expand to new markets around the globe
Human Capital Management

How Employer of Record helps companies expand to new markets around the globe

Employer of Record services are enabling companies to overcome the complexities of global expansion and hire talent quickly, says report.

By Charles Ferguson • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Nov 2020
COVID-19 driving a new two-speed financial environment for CFOs to navigate
Digital Transformation

COVID-19 driving a new two-speed financial environment for CFOs to navigate

CFOs face a two-speed reality post-COVID: balancing immediate survival strategies with forward-thinking digital transformation to adapt and thrive.

By James Harkin • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Oct 2020
Introducing the Finance Futurists
Financing

Introducing the Finance Futurists

Sage has announced its inaugural Finance Futurists list, acknowledging the most visionary CFOs from around the world.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Oct 2020
The evolving role of the finance department
Data Analytics

The evolving role of the finance department

CFOs must be involved in digital transformation projects from the outset to ensure success and leverage the power of data, says industry expert.

By Mark Sands • 5 min read • Thu, 3rd Sep 2020
CFOs forge on ahead with global expansion
Data Analytics

CFOs forge on ahead with global expansion

While almost half (45%) say they are expanding globally or plan to do so within the next year, 9% say they will wait another year.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2020
Epsilon names Colt exec as new group CFO
Chief Financial Officer

Epsilon names Colt exec as new group CFO

Epsilon appoints Colt's Craig Forrester as new group CFO, tasking him with driving global business growth and enhancing their SDN capabilities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sat, 9th May 2020
CEOs responsible for financial errors, not CFOs - research
Chief Financial Officer

CEOs responsible for financial errors, not CFOs - research

Chief executives are being looked at to take accountability for errors in financial reporting, according to a new global survey.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sat, 9th May 2020
Only 8% of CFOs are factoring in a 'second wave' of COVID-19 into plans
DevOps

Only 8% of CFOs are factoring in a 'second wave' of COVID-19 into plans

Only 8% of CFOs are planning for a potential 'second wave' of COVID-19, research from Gartner reveals, sparking concerns about economic preparedness.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Apr 2020
Australian tech platform signs major global contracts
Supply Chain

Australian tech platform signs major global contracts

Brisbane's Bidhive lands global deals with Waste Management, ICS, and Maersk for its innovative bid management platform, streamlining tender processes.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Jan 2020
Security, analytics and customer service top priorities for CFOs
Customer Relationship Management

Security, analytics and customer service top priorities for CFOs

A new Protiviti survey reveals CFOs are prioritising security, analytics, and customer service, reflecting a shift towards a strategic focus in finance.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Dec 2019
The changing CFO role in a digital world
Digital Transformation

The changing CFO role in a digital world

The role of the CFO is evolving in the digital age, requiring a new focus on IT, data management, and digital value creation, reveals an Accenture study.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2019
Why next-gen CRMs need real-time data for forecasting
Customer Relationship Management

Why next-gen CRMs need real-time data for forecasting

The problem is that many finance departments are still stuck making important business decisions based on last quarters' numbers.

By Tim MacCartney • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2019
TechDay expansion continues with new CFOtech sites
Data Analytics

TechDay expansion continues with new CFOtech sites

TechDay debuts CFOtech, a fresh site trio for finance chiefs in Asia-Pacific, sparking tech-savvy business evolution.

By Sean Mitchell • 1 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2019
The four crucial skills the CFO of tomorrow must have
Data Science

The four crucial skills the CFO of tomorrow must have

The CFO of tomorrow could require a whole new set of skills, including IT, big data, risk management, and facilitation, says SAP Concur's ANZ MD Matthew Goss.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Apr 2018
Revenue recognition: The new standards of running efficient financial reporting operations
Deloitte

Revenue recognition: The new standards of running efficient financial reporting operations

Now, more than ever, CFOs need to ensure there is collaboration between the product, marketing, and sales teams.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Apr 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Aussie CFOs most resistant to new tech, says research
Digital Transformation

Aussie CFOs most resistant to new tech, says research

Research by Robert Half reveals Australian CFOs are the most resistant to adopting new technologies, citing insufficient training and resistance to change.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2019
Spark New Zealand shakes up leadership squad
Chief Financial Officer

Spark New Zealand shakes up leadership squad

Spark New Zealand appoints Stefan Knight as CFO and Leela Gantman as corporate relations director, marking significant leadership shifts effective early 2020.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2019