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Nov 22, 2024 · Ken Cook | Wendy's . Fast-food chain Wendy's hired Ken Cook as finance chief, effective Dec. 2. For the last 20 years, Cook has worked at United Parcel Service, most recently as head of FP&A. In earlier roles at UPS, he was chief financial officer for its U.S. Domestic segment, held leadership roles in investor relations and treasury and spent more than three years as the CFO of South Asia.

Nov 15, 2024 · 1. Make your financial data and employee salaries open to all. Gary Hamel, founder of the global consulting firm Strategos, is known for his ideas around eliminating corporate bureaucracy.When asked about the importance of making financial data available to everyone in the organization, he said those who have done so have seen success.

Sep 26, 2024 · Amid an environment where the number of accounting graduates is falling at an alarming rate, two-thirds (66%) of survey participants said staffing shortages affected their department in 2024.. 4. Tech stacks consolidate, cloud adoption expands. The survey found that although 73% of finance leaders are satisfied with their current enterprise resource planning or accounting systems, 64% are ...

Oct 8, 2024 · This challenge will intensify as the workforce evolves, with a new generation of finance leaders stepping in. FEI reports that 64% of millennial finance professionals prefer specialized financial software over traditional spreadsheets for tasks like budgeting, forecasting, and analytics. The real challenge isn't just the limitations of spreadsheets — it's about transforming your ability to ...

Sep 5, 2024 · Welcome to The 6 a.m. CFO, where finance chiefs share how they jump-start their days and engage with the tasks that are in front of them. Today, Workday’s CFO, Zane Rowe, shares his morning routine, the concept of a personal “board of directors” and his favorite app.

Apr 10, 2024 · Inflation, talent retention, and rising prices may play into why CFOs have seen increases in recent years. While U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen insists wage increases among U.S. workers are pacing with rising prices — she may be right when it comes to executive pay — lower-level employees aren't getting the same compensation increases. . Unlike executives, most employees received or ...

Jun 12, 2023 · CFO.com provides essential analysis and expert advice for Chief Financial Officers to tackle organizational challenges, manage major risks, drive organizational value, and maximize their personal career potential.

Oct 1, 2024 · CFO Leadership Council’s Spring Conference. June 2-4. Westin Boston Seaport District, Boston, Massachusetts. The CFO Leadership Council’s events are known for their mix of intricate learning opportunities and noteworthy speakers.Their Spring Conference is set to be in the same style and at the same venue as previous events.

Jan 6, 2025 · Parekh worked as director of FP&A at Apple in 2020 and was promoted to vice president of FP&A in 2023. Both Maestri and Parekh worked at GM Europe in the mid-2000s, with Maestri as CFO and Parekh as a regional treasurer.