Results for Search Submit Filter by: Advanced Filter All results Solutions Industry People Client Story Insights/Blogs Filter Blog Technology Enablement—Fueled by Data—Is the Ticket to Cost Optimization Prioritizing technology enablement is key to optimizing costs throughout the enterprise given the interrelated nature of cost optimization and technology. Moving beyond traditional cost-cutting approaches: More value is generated by investments in advanced technologies and tools when there is minimal technical debt created by outdated legacy systems. Bottom line: CFOs need to lead the way in… Blog The “Secret Sauce” to Disruptive Finance: Purveying Better Data Sooner By the numbers: Research shows that nearly three out of four finance organizations today are employing AI; nearly three out of four CFOs believe that by 2035, AI and automation will completely reshape the finance function; and a majority of CFOs and CEOs believe that organizations that fail to invest in technology, infrastructure and skills will not survive the next five years. A focus on… Blog FP&A — A Double-Duty Mandate for the CFO Necessitates Mature Capabilities A double-duty mandate on the CFO has resulted from the extension of financial planning & analysis (FP&A) responsibilities to leaders throughout the enterprise, placing additional demands on finance leaders. High stakes: FP&A expansion stems from an increasing need to drive value, optimize costs and enhance agility enterprisewide amid a dynamic business climate being influenced by… Blog What the SEC’s SolarWinds Charges Mean for CFOs and Their Peers — 8 Steps to Forge a Chain of Accountability The SEC’s disclosure-related charges against software company SolarWinds and its CISO are a game-changer. Why it matters: The enforcement action signals that the SEC espouses a broader view of accountability, one that extends beyond the certifying officers — namely, the CEO and CFO — to the rest of the C-suite and other senior leaders possessing and providing information and insights affecting… Blog The ESG Controller—A “Job Of The Future” That’s Actually Here Now As the stakes increase for ensuring the integrity of sustainability reports, CFOs across all industries should not only consider adding the ESG controller role in the finance function but also determine where it sits in the organizational structure and how a newly appointed ESG controller can be positioned to succeed. What you should know: ESG controllers ensure that sustainability data collected… Blog How Insurers Can Prepare for NAIC Climate Risk Disclosure Compliance The big picture: The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), the standard-setting body for the U.S. insurance industry, recently updated its Climate Risk Disclosure Survey to include 22 new binary (i.e., yes-no) questions focusing on risk management. In July, the NAIC will email applicable insurers the Reporting Year 2022 Climate Risk Disclosure Survey, which must be submitted by… Blog Leveraging AI In Finance—Move From Theory To Practice Finance leaders are actively prioritizing practical AI use cases that deliver near- and long-term value. And the reason is simple: the benefits of deploying AI to strengthen specific activities are proving to be well worth the investment. Why it matters: This information is important for CFOs and finance teams to make informed decisions and drive positive change in their organizations using AI… Solution and Industry Nonprofit Consulting Services Solution and Industry Aerospace & Defense Solution and Industry Government Consulting Load More