“CFOs are increasingly aligning their function not just with the business but with the company’s overall strategy. And by doing so, they are not just supporting the business with information and analyses, but also ensuring that the entire enterprise delivers on its commitments.”
from “The Activist CFO—Alignment With Strategy, Not Just With the Business” a report prepared by CFO Research Services in collaboration with Booz Allen Hamilton.
The Five-Step Shuffle
According to a new study cited by Christian Sarkar, it is more important than ever for Chief Financial Officers to: (1) focus on delivering against growth and earnings commitments expected by financial markets that punish missed commitments while also …