In the latest in our series of articles that go back to fundamental principles, Lutamyo Mtawali FCCA offers tips for becoming a cognitive enterprise.
Advances in technology such as artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain and robotic process automation (RPA) are having a powerful impact on the way finance teams function and on the structure of the business as a whole.
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A colleague once asked me “What is a ‘finance business partner’? It’s a new term to me.” Interesting question. Finance business partnering is a trusted mutual relationship between the business stakeholders and the finance organisation. This relationship is fostered through providing credible analytics and finance insights for business decisions. An effective finance business partner is one who will walk the path with the business from start to finish.
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Brexit, big data and global business pressures are taking their toll on chief financial officers.
The pressure is on the CFO to navigate global economic uncertainty, as signs of burnout and stress are surfacing within this ever-dynamic role.
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