Creating value, driving behavior In times of economic downturn, businesses look to the finance function to lead the way with sound financial management.
This means benchmarking performance to identify efficiencies and savings. It means improving your systems and processes so that your business information is more accurate and readily available. And it means considering alternative operating models for running your finance function, such as a shared services or outsourcing arrangement.
Ernst & Young can work with you in this. We have the breadth of experience that comes from working with many of the world’s leading and fastest growing companies.
We can help you make sure you have effective processes that enhance control, create value and drive organizational behaviors – so your finance function has the agility it needs to advance the changing business agenda and sustain future business success. | Global Capital Confidence Barometer: April 2012-October 2012 Our latest report indicates that conservatism is driving the M&A outlook down and appetite for divestment up. The evolving role of today’s CFO CFOs’ involvement in their businesses is broad, their contributions to their organizations are manifold and the scope of their responsibilities is growing. Wealth management study: focus on process, technology Strategic investment in advisory tools and enhanced technology to properly evaluate and mitigate investment risk remains a prudent course for professionals in the wealth management industry. Those that provide the best products through an efficient internal process will succeed. Learn more in our latest report. Effective CFOs are economic advisors and business partners Our report sets out a framework that puts the CFO’s role in a new light which can help you achieve profitable growth. VAT and GST: Can indirect tax compliance be easier? Take a look at how companies are confronting indirect tax including value added tax and goods and services tax, and the nine leading practices they follow. What is the future of finance leadership? “Chief Financial Officer” is arguably a misnomer. And, while the breadth and profile of the role is attracting more candidates, those with the experience to meet the evolving demands of the role are becoming fewer in number. This is not a position which organizations can leave to chance. Yet too many are. |
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 Reporting magazine: November 2012 In our discussions with company executives and market participants around the world, we see a shift in focus to enduring performance and long-term returns. Why capital matters for competitive advantage 
We surveyed 490 executives from 32 countries to show that it’s how you manage your capital today that will define your competitive position tomorrow. More…
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