Finance Leader's Blog

It’s the beginning of the fourth quarter. You’ve just finished yet another quarter-end close — the last thing you want to think about is year-end.

As the financial controller, you’re focused on managing the accounting department while ensuring transactions are collected or paid. You also must...

It’s no secret that IPOs require a lot of preparation, yet most companies still underestimate the amount of time it takes. Many end up delaying...

Zero-based budgeting (ZBB) is less common than traditional budgeting and rolling forecasts. However, it’s been getting some attention in the last...

KPIs can help assess the health of your business and, ultimately, help CFOs keep track of their three most important goals — keeping track of the...

Rolling forecasts present an appealing alternative to the annual budget process (assuming the benefits outweigh the challenges for your...

There’s a huge problem with traditional planning methods — they don’t fit in the modern world. Markets can change quickly, and trends can...

In 2018, the CFO role has changed tremendously. A recent study found that traditional skills like compliance and controllership account for less...