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Hey there, CFOs! 💼

This week, we're diving into the evolving role of CFOs—exploring how finance leaders can drive strategy, manage modern risks, and become true catalysts for growth.

📰 Upcoming in this issue

• 🚀 Are You a Next-Gen CFO?

• ⚠️ Time to Rethink Your Risk Strategy

• 🚀 Four Habits CFOs Need to Become Catalysts

📈 Trending news

• How CFO Ismail Orujov is Reinventing Finance in the Freemium Era

• CFO Tom Egan Reinvents Home Equity: "It's a Platform, Not Just a Product"

• Gartner’s Alex Bant Reveals the New Rules CFOs Must Follow to Lead in the AI Era

🚀 Are You a Next-Gen CFO?

Modern CFOs don't just report numbers—they shape strategy, tell compelling stories, and leverage AI to drive smarter decisions.

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Key Takeaways:

• 📊 Data Fluency: Go beyond cleaning data—align definitions and break silos to create trusted company-wide models.

• 🔄 Cross-Functional Insight: Master the mental models of every department, making finance indispensable in strategic decisions.

• 📖 Powerful Storytelling: Communicate financial risks clearly, driving action by making complex data relatable and actionable.

• 🤖 Leverage AI Strategically: Use automation to eliminate low-impact tasks, freeing finance teams to focus on strategy and growth.

⚠️ Time to Rethink Your Risk Strategy

Risks evolve fast, and your company’s approach should too. Experts urge CFOs to adopt proactive, flexible strategies that embed risk management directly into business planning.

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Key Takeaways:

• 🔄 Stay Nimble: Regularly reassess your risk exposure—what protected your business last year may not apply today.

• 🗣️ Cross-Functional Collaboration: Form management-level committees from finance, cybersecurity, and operations for comprehensive risk oversight.

• 🤝 Strategic Partnerships: Work closely with brokers and carriers who provide robust risk management tools, especially if internal resources are limited.

• 🚀 Look Ahead: Set aside resources to anticipate future risks, ensuring your long-term strategies remain resilient amid constant change.

🚀 Four Habits CFOs Need to Become Catalysts

Modern CFOs aren't just financial gatekeepers—they're the strategic accelerators their organizations need. Embracing new habits is key to driving lasting business success.

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Key Takeaways:

• 🎯 Reframe Your Narrative: Shift from traditional finance leader to strategic visionary, influencing company-wide innovation.

• 🔍 Lean Into Complexity: Prioritize solving strategic challenges, empowering your teams to thrive beyond routine tasks.

• 🛠️ Tools Over Team Size: Invest in technology and resources that help your teams scale their capabilities without expanding headcount.

• 📦 Product Mindset: Focus on delivering strategic tools and insights, transforming finance into a growth-enabling function.

Why It Matters

The CFO role is transforming, and adapting these modern strategies will position your team to make smarter decisions, proactively manage risks, and fuel lasting business success.

Vanessa Carter
Editor-in-Chief
CFO Executive Insights