The Top Ten CFO Challenges & How to Assess Your Finance Function
Top 10 CFO Challenges - a new report
Stepping into the role of a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is akin to assuming the helm of a ship navigating the intricate waters of finance. Your responsibilities extend far beyond financial stewardship; you are a key architect of strategy, a catalyst for organizational progress, and a pivotal player in shaping the very essence of the company you serve.
In this guide, we embark on a journey together—one specifically tailored to address the multifaceted challenges faced by CFOs in their pursuit of excellence. Each chapter is a compass, navigating the uncharted territories of the top ten challenges encountered by finance leaders today. From grappling with imposter syndrome to orchestrating seamless team performance, we delve into the nuances of each challenge, offering insights and strategies to empower you as you navigate this complex landscape.
Next Cohort Start Dates
CFO Program - Thursday 9th May
Future CFO Program - Wednesday 28th Feb
Financial Planning & Analysis - Tuesday 23rd Jan
Finance Transformation - Wednesday 17th Jan
Finance Business Partnering - Wednesday 17th Jan
Power BI for Finance - Friday 9th Feb
Upcoming Events
Tuesday 9th January
Scaling FP&A
Join us to explore the people, process and system challenges of scaling your FP&A team through the business growth cycle from early stage through to large enterprise. We’ll discuss how to think about your first dedicated FP&A hire, and growing and structuring the team as the organization matures.
Wednesday 10 January
GrowCFO New Members Welcome Event
New joiners are strongly encouraged to attend this GrowCFO Welcome Event hosted by your GrowCFO management team.
Thursday 11 January
Future CFO Program: Preview Event
The Future CFO Program caters to ambitious finance professionals who want to establish a reputable finance function. Our preview event, a highly sought-after and complimentary session, consistently receives outstanding feedback.
Thursday 11 January
Making It Stick: A Financial Storytelling Masterclass
In this masterclass we’ll learn a valuable technique used by marketers to make their ideas stick, understanding how we can apply this insight in our day to day finance lives to ensure that what we say is understood, remembered, and most importantly acted upon.
New Podcast Episode
Guest: Catherine Marks
How to Assess Your Finance Function
Catherine Marks, former VP of Finance at Depop joins Kevin Appleby on the GrowCFO show. Kevin interviews Catherine about evaluating a finance function and, in particular, her experience applying this to her finance team at Depop.
Reflecting on the past year, we want to thank all of our course participants and members for making 2023 remarkable.
We wanted to highlight some of the diverse companies you represent.
It's been a privilege to be part of your journey in 2023, and we look forward to being a part of your continued growth in 2024.
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