Hyperautomation, 'intelligent composable business' next CFO priorities: Gartner

Automation works best when it's accompanied by an organizational structure that doesn't stand in the way of quick changes in focus, the research firm says. 

By Ted Knutson • Sept. 9, 2021

CFOs leveraging APIs to improve decision making

The back-office technology is becoming important to data integration, giving finance leaders better tools for executing their strategy.

By Ted Knutson • Sept. 9, 2021

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Spend management innovation yields equity value

Spend management technology is about attracting talented staff, reducing compliance problems and scaling back-office operations in a way that creates value. 

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Work backwards when replacing legacy systems, accounting specialists say

Launching new technology before knowing which dashboards and reports are most useful to individual accounting and non-finance team users will result in less-than-optimal results.

By Robert Freedman • Sept. 7, 2021

Machine learning and AI to revolutionize CFO operations

As a subset of AI technology, machine learning provides the tools to optimize every aspect of the workflow - from data capture to analytics. 

By Khushboo Koutu, Marketing Director • Sept. 7, 2021

Transformation starts with fixing one big tech problem, former Oracle CFO says

Identify the application that’s causing the most frustration, inside and outside finance, and make progress on that to gain credibility for additional overhauls, says Jeff Epstein.

By Robert Freedman • Aug. 23, 2021

Leveraging financial close automation to scale and grow your business

Many organizations are turning to financial close automation software to reduce manual processes and improve their financial data's overall visibility and accuracy.

Aug. 23, 2021

BitPay CFO: long-time crypto users incentivized to keep spending

Despite its recent controversies, cryptocurrency is well on its way to “emerge as the next evolution to modern alternative payments,” Jagruti Solanki, CFO of Bitcoin and payment provider BitPay, said Friday.

By Jane Thier • Aug. 20, 2021

Payments said to have role in raising customer value, lowering acquisition costs

Stop thinking of payments as a commodity process, say payments specialists; it can be a strategic value-add by reducing failed transactions and churn.

By Robert Freedman • Aug. 19, 2021

Corporates embracing fintech at 'fever pitch': KPMG

The rise of the digital consumer and intensifying cybersecurity concerns will speed the flow of corporate venture capital into fintech in coming months, a KPMG report said.

By Jim Tyson • Aug. 16, 2021

As the IPO market continues to heat up, building out the FP&A function takes on renewed urgency

Today's fast-paced IPO market requires FP&A teams to deliver top-notch budgeting, forecasting and analytical expertise.

Aug. 16, 2021

xP&A is ready for prime time, but not every organization is ready for it

Platforms designed to integrate financial with operational planning can expand enterprise performance management capabilities if finance leaders have the right technology and culture, Gartner says.

By Robert Freedman • Aug. 11, 2021

Empowering your remote or hybrid workforce by automating your financial close process

To keep up with the growing workload for finance teams, especially from COVID-19, organizations are adopting automation to eliminate manual repetitive tasks.

Aug. 9, 2021

CFOs seeking cash encouraged to consider IP address leasing

Global demand means top dollar for companies with excess capacity they want to monetize, says a broker.

By Robert Freedman • Aug. 4, 2021

Mastercard CFO: consumers 'ready and willing' to increase spending

“The U.S. has always been a laggard when it comes to contactless payments, but that’s changing,” Sachin Mehra says. 

By Jane Thier • Aug. 3, 2021

Why finance automation fails (and 6 steps for success)

Finance and accounting automation initiatives can easily fail if the right steps aren’t taken. Here are our top reasons these programs fail and how to fix them.

Aug. 2, 2021

Back-office investment as equity value drivers

Jobcase CFO Beth Clymer doesn’t let the desire to hold down costs trump the scaling that flows from high-functioning accounting and planning teams. 

By Robert Freedman • July 29, 2021

Data-breached companies face higher bank lending costs

In addition to the other costs they must pay after their customer data is compromised, companies must pay higher interest rates and are subject to more loan covenants when they borrow funds.

By Robert Freedman • July 27, 2021

Data, communications pose hidden scaling costs

Companies that avoid fragmented analytics and inconsistent internal engagement can keep operations aligned with growth, executives say.

By Robert Freedman • July 26, 2021

How insurers are divesting to shift to a digital future

Over 90% of companies in the sector say the changing technology and competitive landscape are directly influencing their divestment plans.

By Geoffrey Mize • July 26, 2021

Why ERPs aren't enough: Top digital investments for the financial close

With both ERP and automation solutions implemented, teams can work more productively, create seamless processes and ensure data accuracy.

July 26, 2021

Subscriptions are set to boom in Latin America

Growing consumer credit options, cloud adoption and accommodation of local currencies are paving the way for continued SaaS growth post-pandemic.

By Adonay Cervantes • July 23, 2021

Usefulness of SaaS metrics lies in context, not isolation

High customer acquisition costs, like some low conversion rates, shouldn't automatically be considered a bad signal.

By Robert Freedman • July 23, 2021

Why a startup went straight to full-scale ERP, shared-services center

When Pedro Barros, finance chief of workforce software company Remote, implemented his team's systems, he bypassed the typical piecemeal approach and kept his eye on global ambitions.

By Robert Freedman • July 21, 2021

Data is a differentiator, but much of it is wrong

As CFOs step up spending, the integrity of their data could determine whether or not their spending decisions lead to growth.   

By Marc Huffman • July 15, 2021

Former WeWork CFO leaning into logistics startup

After heading up M&A for Time Warner and bringing the shared-office concept to Asia, Christian Lee sees the shipping side of the e-commerce boom as a new frontier.

By Robert Freedman • July 8, 2021