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Sponsored by Protiviti5 new responsibilities for the beyond-finance CFO
New survey shows that CFOs are refining their new and growing roles by addressing five key areas.
By Chris Wright, Managing Director, Global Leader, Business Performance Improvement Practice • Oct. 11, 2021 -
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Labor shortage will ease amid vaccinations, reopenings: Fitch
Although CFOs currently face a tight labor market, a large pool of available workers will likely begin seeking employment as vaccination rates rise and the delta variant recedes.
By Jim Tyson • Oct. 8, 2021 -
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TrendlineCompensation: solving the cost-talent puzzle
In today’s strong labor market, CFOs leery of raising wages find creative ways to find and retain key employees.
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The enduring significance of the strategic partner CFO
Now more than ever, McKinsey's new global survey finds, finance leaders using their unique position and capabilities is key for driving the company forward.
By Jane Thier • Oct. 8, 2021 -
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60% of organizations experienced wage inflation in 2Q21: Gartner
The survey, conducted among 111 global CFOs in July, found 74% of finance leaders to be concerned with input price inflation’s impact on their companies’ profitability.
By Jane Thier • Oct. 7, 2021 -
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Companies expect surge in health care costs in 2022
Employees will probably step up their use of medical services after postponing routine care during the worst of the pandemic, says Willis Towers Watson.
By Jim Tyson • Oct. 6, 2021 -
Companies see consumption pricing as revenue booster
As the use of application programming interfaces (APIs) accelerates, charging by use rather than by users can make sense.
By Robert Freedman • Oct. 5, 2021 -
BLADE controller on how he built his procure-to-pay process
The system can improve spend management even if not every vendor provides the most value, Gil Adler said.
By Robert Freedman • Oct. 1, 2021 -
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IPOs, mergers surge as dealmakers ride post-lockdown rebound
Executives considering IPOs should act without delay and take advantage of favorable and vulnerable market conditions, EY said.
By Jim Tyson • Sept. 30, 2021 -
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Health benefits an asset, not a cost, as talent wars heat up, CFOs say
“Value on investment” is a better way to look at health insurance costs than ROI, says a benefits specialist.
By Ted Knutson • Sept. 30, 2021 -
OpinionAdapting expense reimbursements to long-term remote work
A clear policy and an automated tool to ensure compliance can protect your organization from unnecessary costs while employees do their jobs off-site.
By Jessica Staley • Sept. 29, 2021 -
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As CEOs push for office returns, CFOs don't mind staying put
While many CEOs, most notably those in banking, push for a return to the office, most CFOs have found that finance-related tasks get done just as well from home.
By Jane Thier • Sept. 27, 2021 -
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AB InBev CFO: 'You can't hide when a pandemic hits'
“The whole debate over finance and ESG, that you either choose one of the other, is a false dilemma. They go hand in hand,” Fernando Tennenbaum said.
By Jane Thier • Sept. 24, 2021 -
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CFOs could benefit as investors flock to continuation funds
Once considered a way to address troubled companies, this specialized co-investment opportunity is newly focused on star portfolio performers.
By Robert Freedman • Sept. 21, 2021 -
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Companies seek out loans tying repayment costs to ESG performance
The move can be a way to counter greenwashing concerns by offering up a concrete metric that puts money on the line.
By Robert Freedman • Sept. 20, 2021 -
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BlackRock losing 'patience' on pace of corporate ESG disclosure
The hedge funds that lead most proxy battles seek to ride a rising tide of investor concern about sustainability.
By Jim Tyson • Sept. 16, 2021 -
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Prior to WarnerMedia merger, Discovery CFO prioritizes subscriptions, balance sheet health
“I have no doubt we’re creating one of the absolutely leading content powerhouses in the world,” Gunnar Wiedenfels says.
By Jane Thier • Sept. 16, 2021 -
CFO optimism towards economy declining, M&A interest rising: survey
Respondents to Deloitte's CFO Signals survey lowered expectations for revenue, earnings, spending and dividends, and raised them for hiring and salaries.
By Jane Thier • Sept. 16, 2021 -
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DailyPay CFO on the burgeoning trend of on-demand pay
Allowing employees to withdraw money between pay periods increases their job satisfaction, which leads to higher company growth and valuation, Scot Parnell says.
By Jane Thier • Sept. 14, 2021 -
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OpinionRetailers missing out on tax incentives for ecommerce retooling
The types of innovation for which retailers can get state and federal tax credits is broader than many finance leaders realize, and the process is simplified, thanks to automation.
By Ajay Wanchoo and Gregory Bocchino • Sept. 14, 2021 -
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Does tax to curb share repurchases misread the times?
The Senate’s proposed 2% excise tax on buybacks targets one problem while CFOs cite another in their capital deployment strategies.
By Robert Freedman • Sept. 14, 2021 -
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Manufacturers plan to boost wages at record 3.5% rate
The tight labor market and high raw material costs are top challenges, the National Association of Manufacturers says.
By Jim Tyson • Sept. 13, 2021 -
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GM CFO reaffirms outlook, expects supply chain stability in 2022
Despite a global chip shortage that will likely cost the automotive industry $110 billion this year, General Motors will not be pulling back on investment plans or adjusting expectations, Paul Jacobson says.
By Jane Thier • Sept. 13, 2021 -
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Opinion3 ways to kickstart subscription business models in Japan
Although it's a technology leader, Japan has lagged behind other countries in digital subscriptions, making it a growth target for SaaS and other recurring revenue businesses.
By YiLun Miao • Sept. 13, 2021 -
CFOs debate duration of inflation
"It's not clear yet what inflation will stick and what will be temporary," Chipotle Mexican Grill CFO Jack Hartung said Thursday, reflecting other industry leaders' concerns about planning in a year with unknown parameters.
By Jane Thier • Sept. 10, 2021 -
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Most CFOs face high turnover rate, labor shortages
As the pandemic persists, CFOs say, hiring and retaining workers poses a challenge to increasing revenue, according to surveys by PwC and CNBC.
By Jim Tyson , Jane Thier • Sept. 3, 2021
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