As finance leaders plan (and re-plan) this year, four priorities continue to surface–priorities that are critical to driving the entire business forward. This playbook outlines the best practices and cloud solutions that can help you:• Create the workplace of the future• Become more sustainable• Build a resilient supply chain• Do right by your customers

Why are 87% of organizations executing a digital-first strategy? New IDC research explores why the pandemic has accelerated a move to cloud technologies and how companies are benefiting–from employee retention, to customer satisfaction, to supply chain resiliency. The report includes a deep-dive into CFO pain points and how their roles are evolving in a digital-first world.

During the past year, many organizations relied on crisis management and recovery actions to keep running. Effective in the short term, these efforts ultimately hamper financial recovery and growth. The moment for regaining control over financial health is now. And the key lies in financial maturity. By making some simple but critical changes, finance leaders can optimize their organizations’ financial […]

Physical inventory counts are difficult and time consuming, but they don’t have to be. 6 Tips for Tackling Physical Inventory Counts presents great data on the current state of inventory management, painting a scary picture of inventory management neglect, and makes the case for the technologies allowing you to better manage your inventory. It also visually and clearly presents all […]

In today’s ever-changing business environment, organizations need real-time information and metrics to inform decisions and quickly evaluate results. This is possible only with continuous accounting. Companies that fail to adopt this approach, clinging instead to traditional accounting processes, will rely on outdated information and risk underperforming competitors. We’ll cover it all in this 8-minute read.

The role of the CFO has transformed from that of a historical record keeper to a forward-looking strategist. While historical financial metrics will always be important to management and investors, new data science tools and methodologies can and should be applied to business data to extract greater value. Read how CFOs can utilize technology to make better financial decisions and […]

The days when the chief financial officer was primarily responsible for internal controls and compliance are long gone. While financial discipline remains critical, today’s CFOs have far more responsibility than their predecessors did, playing key roles in developing strategy, fostering innovation, and driving growth. Read this business guide to learn more about the habits that effective CFOs use to meet […]

For a new CFO, operating without a clear job description in those critical first 90 days can be a challenge. Determining what priorities to focus on for long-term success requires developing relationships with key stakeholders, getting comfortable with the numbers, and identifying key performance indicators early on. Learn how CFOs can plan for—and execute on—lasting and sustainable transformations in The […]