Ernst & Young UK - Chief Financial Officer programme - Ernst & Young - United Kingdom

Recent years have seen greater challenges for the finance function. Once perceived as a predominantly supportive role, the finance function has evolved into a more strategic role, providing guidance and insight to the rest of the business and helping to assess potential new investments.

The finance function can, and should, play an important role in evaluating opportunities, providing management information across a range of indicators and collaborating with other functions to achieve strategic goals.

Led by Les Clifford, Partner, our CFO and finance director programmes throughout the UK aim to support CFOs in their roles through: technical workshops – dinners focusing on strategic challenges – ITEM Club economic briefings – insights and points of view – other peer group networks.

CFO programmes

The Master CFO Series: The hidden costs of entering rapid-growth markets

The opportunities in rapid-growth markets are undeniable. So too are the risks. Where others see primarily opportunity, the CFO must spot complexity - the costs both manifest and hidden. We explore the CFO’s role in rapid-growth market entry and the true costs of investment.

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. Visit our page for further information on our latest report Finance Forte.

Back seat or center stage? CFOs and the media

More CFOs are talking on a broader range of topics across more varied media channels than before. How are CFOs meeting these changing demands? Learn more in our Master CFO Series report.

The DNA of the CFO

This survey provides insight into what it is to be a CFO today, exploring their expectations and aspirations, and the skills and relationships needed to be successful.