The Source for CFO Thought Leadership
In this episode of “Planning Aces,” finance leaders explore the evolving role of FP&A as a strategic partner emphasizing the importance of reliable data in aligning decision-making and resetting priorities. The CFOs discuss how setting clear constraints enhances strategic planning and drives more thoughtful decision-making. Leveraging AI emerges as a key theme for optimizing financial […]
From fiction as a mental escape to deep dives into leadership, health, and emerging technologies, CFOs featured on the CFO Thought Leader podcast in September shared a diverse range of book recommendations. Their selections offer valuable perspectives on balancing business demands with personal growth. ADP CFO Don McGuire recommends Getting Things Done by David Allen, […]
This story originally appeared on Forbes.com In 2021, ADP’s HR leader reached out to Don McGuire, then the company’s globe-trotting EMEA president, to gauge his interest in stepping into the CFO role. McGuire was surprised, as it had been nearly two decades since he had shifted away from the traditional finance track. In the intervening […]
Inside The Mentoring Round, CFO Dayton Kellenberger shared a key moment from his time at Coleman Company that reshaped his view of finance. Tasked with addressing declining gross margins, Kellenberger used a detailed price-volume mix analysis to uncover that low-margin products were unintentionally replacing higher-margin ones. His findings led to a transformation in how Coleman priced […]
Inside The Mentoring Round, Deanna Strable revisits some pivotal moments that reshaped Principal Financial Group’s strategic direction. A key decision was exiting certain underperforming businesses, a result of a comprehensive strategic review conducted in collaboration with the board. Strable emphasizes the importance of focusing on a combination of metrics rather than a singular financial figure, noting […]
