{"id":248445,"date":"2022-09-09T12:39:35","date_gmt":"2022-09-09T12:39:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/imarticus.org\/?p=248445"},"modified":"2022-09-09T12:44:01","modified_gmt":"2022-09-09T12:44:01","slug":"strategic-cfo-fundamentalsif-you-think-finance-can-be-confusing-check-this-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/imarticus.org\/blog\/strategic-cfo-fundamentalsif-you-think-finance-can-be-confusing-check-this-out\/","title":{"rendered":"Strategic CFO Fundamentals|If You Think Finance Can Be Confusing, Check This Out"},"content":{"rendered":"

Strategic CFO Fundamentals|If You Think Finance Can Be Confusing, Check This Out<\/span><\/h1>\n

The role of a strategic CFO has changed dramatically over the past five years and will continue to change in the future. While it's true that you can be a strategic CFO today, some critical skill sets will separate those who succeed from those who don't. This post will explain strategic CFO, how they work, and why they matter today.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is Strategic CFO?<\/b><\/h2>\n

A strategic CFO is a finance executive focusing on the company's long-term growth. They are responsible for the company's financial health, not just the short-term results.<\/span><\/p>\n

The role has evolved as it became clear that companies needed to be more strategic about their finances to compete against larger competitors and tap into new opportunities in emerging markets.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Role of Strategic CFO<\/b><\/h2>\n

The role of a CFO is to take the long-term view and ensure that you are implementing strategies to help your business grow. As such, a strategic CFO should be responsible for everything from financial performance to long-term health.<\/span><\/p>\n

The following are some critical elements of a successful leadership team:<\/strong><\/h3>\n