Driver-based budgeting touted for integrating financial and operational planning

Tying resource allocation to what moves an organization forward is an exercise that leads to strategic insight that could otherwise remain hidden, says Vena FP&A chief Tom Seegmiller.

By Ramona Dzinkowski • Aug. 25, 2021

CFOs using annuitization to derisk their pension liabilities

Conditions are right for companies to spin off obligations to insurers to improve their balance sheets and protect against a drain on future cash flow.

By Robert Freedman • Aug. 24, 2021

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Compensation: solving the cost-talent puzzle

In today’s strong labor market, CFOs leery of raising wages find creative ways to find and retain key employees.

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SPAC or PE exit decision rides on executives' long-term plans

Both types of liquidity events offer an influx of capital, but they come with a mix of risk and reward that must be well-understood, acquisition specialists say.

By Ed McCarthy • Aug. 20, 2021

Amid continued growth, Petco promotes VP of finance to CFO

The retailer has sustained its rate of growth achieved in 2020, reporting that comp sales rose for the 11th consecutive quarter.

By Caroline Jansen , Jane Thier • Aug. 19, 2021

Making FP&A analysts the CFO's braintrust

The holy grail is to put a dollar figure on any operational tweak that leadership is considering, finance leaders say. 

By Robert Freedman • Aug. 17, 2021

Financial maneuver playing key role in Carvana profit

The company makes a third of its revenue from retail sales and a third from vehicle-servicing contracts. The rest is from selling its car loans in a way other car sellers don’t.

By Robert Freedman • Aug. 16, 2021

Why CFOs speak to the press (and whether they should)

Finance chiefs' credibility, diligence and deep knowledge of the numbers make them ideal candidates for press interviews and company spokespeople, PR specialists say.

By Jane Thier • Aug. 13, 2021

Dearth of third-party deal analysts slowing acquisitions

Record-setting M&A volume has put the Big Four and other consulting firms in the unusual position of turning down business.

By Robert Freedman • Aug. 13, 2021

Coinbase CFO amassing cash to weather 'crypto winter'

The company has no plans for a dividend or share buyback so it can focus on executing its growth and business goals, Alesia Hass says.

By Ted Knutson • Aug. 12, 2021

The business finance awakening: Why investing in your finance team is a post-pandemic imperative

Cloud-based planning, budgeting and forecasting capabilities provide a competitive business edge.

By Alok Ajmera, CEO at Prophix Software • Aug. 9, 2021

Shareholder support surges for action on climate change: EY

Investors back proposals for change in corporate environmental and social policies, an EY study found.

By Jim Tyson • Aug. 6, 2021

Companies oppose one-size-fits-all SEC climate disclosure rule: survey

The SEC should scale its coming rules for climate risk disclosure based on a company’s size, according to companies surveyed by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

By Jim Tyson • Aug. 5, 2021

Cloud SaaS exit choices expanding rapidly

Even moderately successful late-stage companies are attracting private investment, even outright purchase in some cases, giving them options in addition to an eventual IPO.

By Robert Freedman • Aug. 5, 2021

FTC unable to keep up with 'surge' in merger filings

The Federal Trade Commission said it “has been hit by a tidal wave of merger filings” and can’t complete reviews within the statutory period.

By Jim Tyson • Aug. 4, 2021

Fed risks letting 'inflation genie' out of bottle: CRS

The Federal Reserve may wait too long and attempt to slow inflation after it “has become embedded in people’s expectations,” the Congressional Research Service said.

By Jim Tyson • Aug. 3, 2021

Sustainable bond issuance will surge this year to record exceeding $850B

The volume of sustainable bonds issued will grow 59%, fueled by investor enthusiasm and increased regulatory clarity, Moody’s Investor Service said.

By Jim Tyson • Aug. 2, 2021

Why finance automation fails (and 6 steps for success)

Finance and accounting automation initiatives can easily fail if the right steps aren’t taken. Here are our top reasons these programs fail and how to fix them.

Aug. 2, 2021

Hilton CFO: 'We're not big believers in new normals'

Despite a colossal labor shortage, Kevin Jacobs predicts both business and leisure travel will rebound in short order, he told analysts Thursday.

By Jane Thier • July 30, 2021

Mergers could hit rep and warranty insurance snag

Deals increasingly have to fit squarely in carriers' preferred underwriting bucket to get covered, specialists say.

By Robert Freedman • July 29, 2021

Back-office investment as equity value drivers

Jobcase CFO Beth Clymer doesn’t let the desire to hold down costs trump the scaling that flows from high-functioning accounting and planning teams. 

By Robert Freedman • July 29, 2021

SEC may require climate risk disclosures in expanded 10-Ks: Gensler

SEC Chair Gary Gensler says a company, when filing mandatory climate risk disclosures, may need to measure carbon emissions across its “value chain.”

By Jim Tyson • July 28, 2021

Duolingo CFO credits operational discipline on IPO day

"The stock price is always going to do what the stock price does," CFO Matt Skaruppa told CFO Dive on opening day. "We've released it to the market; we can no longer control it. But we're really excited."

By Jane Thier • July 28, 2021

Global regulators unite to intensify scrutiny of SPACs

A group of securities market regulators from several countries launched a joint network to monitor SPAC deal-making.

By Jim Tyson • July 27, 2021

Twitter CFO eyeing subscription model

Over time, CFO Ned Segal said, Twitter envisions subscriptions being a “big part” of the company. But currently, it's prioritizing advertising, which brought in over $1 billion during the second quarter, and "is firing on all cylinders.”

By Jane Thier • July 26, 2021

Data, communications pose hidden scaling costs

Companies that avoid fragmented analytics and inconsistent internal engagement can keep operations aligned with growth, executives say.

By Robert Freedman • July 26, 2021