The CFO is one of the most prestigious roles in business – the strategic partner and natural deputy to the CEO. As a senior leadership position, it calls for a credible and trusted professional who can look beyond the traditional accounting perspective to meet the needs of key internal and external stakeholders.
This pathway will help you to develop an understanding of the evolving finance function of the future and the role of the CFO in driving business improvement and success. You will look both outwards to the needs of stakeholders, and inwards to the effective performance management of the organisation. As you go, you will learn from our panel of experienced CFOs, who share the secrets of their success in extended video interviews.
- Explores core areas in the future skillset of the CFO as identified by ACCA and CIMA in "The CFO of the Future"
- Discusses the key skills and capabilities identified in the CA ANZ "CFO Recruitment Guide"
- Addresses the four drivers of the CFO role as identified by ICAEW
- Offers a progression onwards from our Finance Leader pathway, covering similar topics at a higher level, with a wider business viewpoint
In this pathway
Learning
Supporting your journey to the next stage of your career
Leadership
The tools, techniques, and skills you need to provide strategic finance leadership and drive business performance
Flexibility
Learn where you want, when you want
Certificate of Achievement
21 verifiable hours of CPD, an assessment and a Certificate of Achievement