IT Brief Australia - Technology news for CIOs & IT decision-makers
Australia

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Stories - Page 34

Australian Stories

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) stories

Global Stories

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) stories

Top 3 actions of progressive CIOs, according to Workday and Deloitte report
Deloitte

Top 3 actions of progressive CIOs, according to Workday and Deloitte report

CIOs are accelerating finance transformation strategies by at least a year, according to a report by Workday and Deloitte Global.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Sep 2021
The two 'must-have' trends CFOs should capitalise on — Gartner
Chief Financial Officer

The two 'must-have' trends CFOs should capitalise on — Gartner

Hyperautomation and intelligent composable business should be immediately prioritised, according to a new Gartner report.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Sep 2021
Workday survey explores the impact of COVID-19 on finance and the lack of data insights
Chief Financial Officer

Workday survey explores the impact of COVID-19 on finance and the lack of data insights

Workday has announced its chief financial officer survey results, exploring the impacts of COVID-19 on the finance function.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Jul 2021
BlackLine and Kyriba bring digitalisation to CFOs
Chief Financial Officer

BlackLine and Kyriba bring digitalisation to CFOs

BlackLine has partnered with Kyriba to enhance digitalisation in the CFO's office, improving collaboration and streamlining processes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Jul 2021
FY2022: Why it's a prime time for businesses to optimise their accounting operations
Fintech

FY2022: Why it's a prime time for businesses to optimise their accounting operations

As the economies of Australia and New Zealand bounce back from the COVID-19 crisis, finance leaders should be focused on technological transformation.

By Claudia Pirko • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Jul 2021
Banking CFOs need to step up efforts in ESG, automation and crypto support - Accenture study
Chief Financial Officer

Banking CFOs need to step up efforts in ESG, automation and crypto support - Accenture study

Accenture study finds that banking CFOs must manage disruption and take a strategic approach to technology investment for success.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Jul 2021
Finance teams adopting AI clearly outperform non-adopters - Global survey
Data Analytics

Finance teams adopting AI clearly outperform non-adopters - Global survey

Finance teams that have adopted AI perform better than those that have not, according to a global survey by Unit4.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Jul 2021
Over 80% of CFOs plan on expanding investment into digitalisation
Chief Financial Officer

Over 80% of CFOs plan on expanding investment into digitalisation

New research from Gartner reveals that 82% of finance leaders plan to increase investment in their company's digital capabilities this year.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Jun 2021
Digital adoption an immediate priority for CFOs
Chief Financial Officer

Digital adoption an immediate priority for CFOs

Half of CFOs are focused on building a resilient and digital future-ready organization, according to a survey by WNS.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jun 2021
How MSPs can unlock value for CFOs
Digital Transformation

How MSPs can unlock value for CFOs

The path to reinvention can be achieved through a managed services approach, minimising disruption associated with both anticipated and unanticipated change.

By Jarrod Kinchington • 3 min read • Thu, 13th May 2021
COVID-19 fundamentally altered how CFOs hire and manage workforce
Supply Chain

COVID-19 fundamentally altered how CFOs hire and manage workforce

COVID-19 reshapes hiring and workforce management for CFOs, with Asia-Pacific respondents leading the way, says survey.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Apr 2021
Organisations' struggle to achieve data-driven growth
Data Analytics

Organisations' struggle to achieve data-driven growth

Only 13% of organisations excel at delivering on their data strategy, according to a new report by MIT Technology Review Insights and Databricks.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Apr 2021
Only 1 in 8 CFOs are digitally savvy - report
Chief Financial Officer

Only 1 in 8 CFOs are digitally savvy - report

Only 7% of larger companies have digitally savvy executive teams, says a new report by MIT Sloan Management Review.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Mar 2021
Are CFOs calling the shots?
Chief Financial Officer

Are CFOs calling the shots?

CFOs have evolved from finance leads to being digital stewards, collecting and interpreting data for key decisions, says Accenture report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Feb 2021
Gartner details the five 'digital competencies' CFOs must wield in 2021
Artificial Intelligence

Gartner details the five 'digital competencies' CFOs must wield in 2021

Advancing the emerging technologies of robotic process automation (RPA), advanced AI and more hinge on achieving these competencies, Gartner says.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Jan 2021
Why effective ROI messaging is critical for driving sales and adoption
Breach Prevention

Why effective ROI messaging is critical for driving sales and adoption

Business leaders must prioritize communicating a strong ROI message in the current environment of budget shortages and disruptions, according to Gartner.

By Dave Arkley • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Jan 2021
Manufacturing CFOs optimistic due to economic recovery, resilience and reshoring
Manufacturing

Manufacturing CFOs optimistic due to economic recovery, resilience and reshoring

Australia's manufacturing industry CFOs are optimistic about the future, focusing on reshoring and upskilling in the post-pandemic world.

By Sanjay Galal • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Dec 2020
CFOs turning to Industry 4.0 to evolve manufacturing sector
Manufacturing

CFOs turning to Industry 4.0 to evolve manufacturing sector

Manufacturing CFOs must embrace technology and take on strategic roles as the industry advances towards digitisation, says SYSPRO report.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Dec 2020