| Finance performance improvement starts with framework Amid signs of economic recovery, we suggest in The future of Finance (pdf, 248.8kb) that CFOs establish and implement a holistic framework that identifies weaknesses and potential improvements, and which helps enable Finance to be more effective, lower costs and help deliver more value to the bottom line. The CFO in adversity: protecting the present, preparing for the future It is an exhilarating and exhausting time to be a senior finance executive. Faced with the deepest downturn in a generation, CFOs must make certain that their companies survive the crisis without hampering their ability to grow when conditions improve. Although this downturn represents a significant challenge, it also provides opportunities for the CFOs’ business, including the opportunity to increase the profile of the finance department and advance their careers. Read more. Reporting in adversity - Financial reputation challenges for European companies Our latest research shows the market is still very difficult but that many companies are accelerating their initiatives either to secure additional cash or to shift their focus towards preparing for a more positive growth agenda. Clearly the crisis and the focus of management action will have major implications for how companies are reporting their financial performance. This report analyses recently filed reports to see if there are any lessons for companies as their seek to protect or restore one of their most importance and fragile assets - their financial reputation. Read more . |
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Opportunities in adversity: accelerating the change
 How is your company responding to the financial crisis? We took a fresh look at this question with over 550 global executives. Here’s our update
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