Alka Tandan joined Gainsight as VP Finance in 2019. She moved from SVP Finance to Chief Financial Officer in 2022, just as business worldwide hit a slump. This became both her biggest career challenge to date, and the catalyst for better communication and leadership. Dive into our latest Faces of Finance piece to learn how Alka and Gainsight managed the major impact of an economic dip, what companies should double down on now, and her best career advice for other CFOs. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eSrfXJDE #finance #cfo #leadership
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Finance & Strategy | Drive Profitability & Top-Line Growth thru Data-Driven Insights | Innovative & Resourceful Business Strategist | Partner w/ C-suite to Influence Business Priorities | Trustworthy & Empathetic Leader
📊 As the economy resets, CFO roles are evolving. The emphasis is shifting to operational skills and long-term strategy, challenging the traditional growth-focused approach. #CFO #Strategy #leadership #technology https://lnkd.in/ggqeC4h9
Era of the CFO: Financial leaders are in more demand than ever
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💕 Exciting news for Valentine's Day! 💼 Check out ROARK's latest blog exploring the powerful synergy between CFOs and CEOs. When they're the perfect match, they drive innovation and foster growth. The Power Couple: CEO & CFO a Match Made in Heaven? (Sometimes!) Have a story about a strong CFO-CEO duo? Share below! #CFO #CEO #Leadership #ROARK #ValentinesDay #Blog
The Power Couple: CEO & CFO a Match Made in Heaven? (Sometimes!)
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How can you become a #CFO of a #Fortune500 company at a (relatively) young age? Get promoted into the role. Sound easy? It's not. It takes a combination of: • Hard work and long hours (Say goodbye to Work/Life balance?) • Weak internal competition • An incumbent CFO who retires or takes and even better opportunity • Good Fortune (otherwise known as luck) • And a very strong #CEO leader who has the capacity, ability and desire to develop leaders *What do you think it takes?* h/t Sheryl Estrada #executivesearch #executivecoaching #leadership #hirethebest #DERGEL #CFOMoves #executivemoves DERGEL Executive Search • A Member of Cornerstone Cornerstone International Group
Some of the youngest Fortune 500 CFOs share an interesting common thread: They're homegrown talent
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Chicago Practice Leader - Accounting & Finance Search | Ex-Public Accountant | Controllership, FP&A, Management Consulting | Girl Dad
What's the best way to advance your career and stay on top? How do you effectively lead your company as a first time accounting or finance leader? Yesterday I had coffee, lunch and HH meetings with a public company CAO, VC backed CFO and PE backed CFO and all of them shared similar insights. Get a personal "Board of Directors" and don't be afraid to ask for help! All of them have accomplished a lot in their own rights but understand they will always encounter something in their role they haven't seen before. Examples? Term sheets on a capital raise that impact the business differently (debt vs asset vs equity backed). Finance transformations (turnarounds, team upgrades, new visions/strategies). Growing a business from pre-revenue to scaling process and building controls from scratch. They all keep in touch with industry peers and leaders and aren't afraid to pick up the phone and "ask for help" and trade notes/bounce ideas off of each other. Moral of the story? It doesn't matter how much success you've had or what you've accomplished. Find people who have done what you do or what you want to do and don't be afraid to ask for help. One thing I've learned is the "higher up" someone is the more they want to help! #leadership #boardofdirectors #askforhelp
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🌟 Join us at the Ignata Finance Group CFO Panel Event: Shaping the CFOs of the Future! 🌟 Are you ready to unlock your potential as a finance leader? The Ignata Finance & RSM UK CFO Panel Event is your gateway to success, and it's happening on November 16th at the RSM HQ in Crawley. 🗓️ This event is tailor-made for aspiring CFOs and finance professionals looking to take their careers to new heights. Join us as we dive deep into the insights, strategies, and trends shaping the future of financial leadership. 🚀 🔹 Date: November 16th 🔹 Location: Crawley At Ignata Finance, we believe that the leaders of tomorrow need the right knowledge and connections today. Here's what you can look forward to: 🚀 CFO Panel Insights: Engage with a panel of accomplished CFOs who will share their experiences, strategies, and invaluable advice. 🤝 Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded professionals and peers. 💡 Future-Proof Your Career: Get actionable insights into emerging financial technologies and best practices. 🌐 Expand Your Horizons: Learn of opportunities, challenges, and trends that will shape the future of finance and CFO leadership. Seize this opportunity to advance your career, expand your knowledge, and connect with industry leaders. Don't miss out on this event that could be the catalyst for your future success. 🌠 To register and secure your spot at the event, please email Sonia Moir [email protected] #FinanceLeadership #CFO #CareerGrowth #Networking #FutureLeaders #IgnataFinance #CrawleyEvent #SouthEngland See you there! 👥
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Interesting article in the FT yesterday about the CFO market and the increasingly popular route of CFO's becoming CEO's. IT reporting into the CFO is certainly a trend I have seen on the rise... #leadership #cio #ceo #successionplanning
The scramble to find CFOs as departures hit decade high
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Managing Director & Head of Infrastructure, Energy & Industrials at Lloyds Banking Group / Energy Transition, Natural Resources, Finance & Business Transformation / my posts are my personal view
In Q2 of 2024, we saw numerous CFOs transition to roles like COO, CEO, or president: - Indicates evolving career paths for financial executives. - Highlights the shift towards broader executive responsibilities. - Appointments of seasoned professionals showcase the need for strategic financial leadership. - Emphasises the importance of guiding companies through complex transactions and operational efficiencies. - Demonstrates the cross-functional nature of modern leadership positions. Conclusion: The movement of CFOs to CEO or other C-suite executive roles is anchoring organisations in financial discipline in a dynamic environment. #cfo #businessstrategy #financialleadership
CFOs on the Move - Q2 2024 Unwrapped - The CFO
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It is incredibly rewarding to have such great feedback landing this month, highlighting the impact a highly experienced CFO can bring to SMEs on a part-time basis. Thank you for sharing Jason Brooks & LINKOLOGY 🔍 In the spotlight: Our collaboration focused on building and enhancing the current finance function. The experienced CFO not only provided invaluable strategic guidance but also played a pivotal role in supporting and upskilling the existing team. 🌐 The journey has been about more than just numbers; it's been a strategic partnership dedicated to identifying the opportunities available and facilitating rapid growth. The CFO's expertise has been a game-changer, steering the business towards new heights and modelling the potential avenues for the future. 🤝 We are proud to be actively involved in SME businesses in the region! There's something truly rewarding about supporting business owners as their ventures grow. It's not just business; it's about fostering relationships and contributing to the success stories of entrepreneurs. Cheers to collaboration, growth, and the power of strategic financial leadership! 🥂 The CFO Centre and the East Midlands team are committed to driving growth and keeping our clients focus on the Numbers That Really Matter! 💪 #BusinessGrowth #FinancialLeadership #SMESuccess #Collaboration #StrategicPartnership #CFOCentre
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As expectations of CFOs evolve in an increasingly complex market environment, so have their backgrounds, as the transition to CFO requires dealing with multiple new contexts and dynamics within and outside the business. Edward Ashurst discusses why Investor Relations (IR) has become an increasingly valuable and popular rotation for CFOs, and what it may mean for aspiring CFOs and those looking to hire them. Read the article here: https://bit.ly/3tLxolY. #CFOs #IR #leadership #financeleaders
More First-time CFOs Are Coming Up Through Investor Relations—Here’s Why
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As expectations of CFOs evolve in an increasingly complex market environment, so have their backgrounds, as the transition to CFO requires dealing with multiple new contexts and dynamics within and outside the business. Edward Ashurst discusses why Investor Relations (IR) has become an increasingly valuable and popular rotation for CFOs, and what it may mean for aspiring CFOs and those looking to hire them. Read the article here: https://bit.ly/3tLxolY. #CFOs #IR #leadership #financeleaders
More First-time CFOs Are Coming Up Through Investor Relations—Here’s Why
Edward Ashurst on LinkedIn
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