INFOGRAPHIC: What businesses look for in a CFO candidate

Today’s CFOs already focus on a lot more than just finance. You are expected to assess and implement new technologies, evaluate finance & accounts outsourcing initiatives, ensure compliance with regulations, help with M&A and corporate strategy and maintain investor relations. But that’s not enough – today’s dynamic organisations are looking for CFOs that do all of the above and then some.

Are you a CFO of the future? Are you ready to take on responsibilities beyond the traditional role of CFOs? Do you have the skills and the temperament to take on and fulfil a broader strategic role? Here are some of the key expectations that businesses have when they evaluate candidates for the CFO position.

Originally published Aug 24, 2018 03:08:52, updated Jul 29 2024

Topics: Finance and Accounting Transformation