CFO Talk​ ​

"CFOs are likely to see their influence expand beyond traditional financial boundaries."

“AI in general is going to have a significant influence on the finance function over the next decade.”

"With our value creation model at the core, we want to continuously improve the way we report on the progress against our ambitions and demonstrate how we create value holistically for our stakeholders in the short-, medium- and long-term. With all of this, there are indeed very exciting times ahead of us!"

"The position of CFO will continue to develop as a supporting and structuring role in management and will remain extremely exciting as it combines strategic orientation, an analytical mindset and influence on the company."

"We CFOs are facing significant changes to our role, presenting us with both challenges and fresh opportunities. We need to continue to ensure financial stability and also make the most of new digital technologies."

"I have always believed that the role of the CFO is strategic."

"I would appeal to companies to promote continuing training and CPD for their staff. That will ensure they have more skilled staff to choose from and enhance their ability to attract talent in the jobs market."

"Wise allocation of resources remains the top priority for CFOs as well as keeping a healthy balance sheet."

"I see significant benefits in our hybrid working model: office time is now geared toward face-to-face meetings and building connections, fostering innovation and driving decisions."

"If we are not ecologically sustainable, we will not be financially sustainable either."

"There is no successful leadership in Finance without considering self-reflection."

"Human creativity and communication are key in a time where supply chains are under such big pressure."

"It is crucial to respond proactively to change, learn from it and make use of the opportunities."

"We need ambitious, but also achievable, sustainability goals."

"The pandemic was a stress test to the CFO role."

“Trust is built between people, not between algorithms.” ​

“It is crucial that companies remain agile and keep costs flexible.” ​

“The crisis has simply accelerated an existing move to online shopping that had already been occurring over the previous few years.” ​

“Building relationships with key stakeholders and ensuring good crisis communications during a pandemic is key.”​

“Transparent financial reporting and an effective core team are key in a time of crisis.”​