Thought Leadership | CFO & Audit Chair

CFOs are expanding their roles beyond finance, with many taking on ESG and M&A duties, according to a recent Egon Zehnder survey. Some are also handling cybersecurity, supply chain, and HR tasks. Strategic thinking, risk management, and effective communication are key skills for these broader responsibilities, says Arun Dhingra of Egon Zehnder.

Egon Zehnder Consultant James Stark emphasizes the importance of reflection for CFOs considering retirement, advising them to think about what is most important to them, not just taking the expected next step.

CFO competencies, skills and qualifications have evolved in recent years. Here’s what to look for beyond financial and technical expertise.

Explore the factors impacting the high rate of CFO turnover and what companies can do about it.

Curious what capabilities a private equity CFO should possess? In this blog, we cover the skills and competencies of your next private equity CFO hire. Read on.

A closer look at the trends around the CFO role by different regions, Asia and Asian Pacific, Europe, Latin America, Middle East and Africa and North America.

CFOs The discussions centered around key themes: strategies for raising tech investment, building and retaining a strong finance team, and the pathway for CFOs aspiring to become CEOs.

Survey of nearly 600 CFOs shows a major shift in CFO perspectives on business priorities and leadership dynamics - and demonstrates aspirations to land the role of CEO

CFOs are taking on unprecedented responsibilities and evolving into “super CFOs.” In our global study, we surveyed 600 of them to unveil the future of the role and its implications for organizations.

For Angela Pegas, CFO searches could be on the rise in 2024 due to a potential rise in IPOs, which will demand increased expertise on products, risk, growth, tech, and a disruptive mindset.

Brandon Sink, CFO of Lowe's, values the interactions he has with employees across all levels of the company. His extensive career in home improvement began with Deloitte, where he first served as Lowe's external auditor. He later joined Lowe's as the Director of Corporate Accounting and eventually took on the role of Vice President and Corporate Controller. Brandon and I sat down for a conversation about his journey to CFO, what he's learned along the way and how he builds and mentors the finance team. He shares practical advice for balancing a demanding job with his family and offers guidance for aspiring CFOs.

Our insights with Israeli firms show three key areas for startup success: IPO-ready board, global executive attraction, and culture for expansion.