Survival Guide for the CFO---The Necessary Path to Becoming a Financial Leader

Author: (USA) Katherine Sterzle
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) plays an increasingly important role in the strategic decision-making and management control of modern enterprises. Financial reporters, financial leaders—these are just some of the many titles a CFO must possess. However, having only technical expertise is not enough to stand out in this field. A top-tier CFO needs to possess more qualities to excel in this industry. This book realistically and sensitively reveals the new role of CFOs after the Enron scandal, summarizes the limitations of short-term, data-driven goals, and explains how to achieve long-term growth and profitability for the company by focusing on development and emotional intelligence (EI). By elucidating the relationships with the CEO, executive team, and other stakeholders (such as customers, suppliers, community voters, etc.), this book helps you become a top CFO. Many valuable materials demonstrate how to leverage strengths and address weaknesses through self-assessment and real-world case studies. The following are some key points the book addresses: How a CFO transitions from a risk-averse individual to an active leader, shifts from a control-oriented responder to an proactive learner, and shifts focus from cost to value. What exactly the CEO expects from the CFO; the essential skills and abilities required for a successful CFO; where the CFO’s financial leadership is most critical in value creation; how to guide and shape change rather than just react to it; and an in-depth, highly insightful exploration of new concepts such as development, leadership, ethical behavior, and interdependence. The book "The CFO Survival Guide" aims to precisely identify leadership capabilities, discern the ambiguous yet crucial ethical values based on human wealth, stewardship, and integrity, and help professionals achieve success in their companies!