Challenges and opportunities for the CFO function in a highly regulated global environment The CFO must recognise the value of data submitted to the board of directors. Often the CFO is stuck using spreadsheets as a reporting solution rather than a technique for effective communications. • Strategic Issues -how does the CFO fit in and interact with the Strategic Pillars of the organisation? • Stakeholder management - employees, shareholders, regulators, customers -both existing and potential • Change- and Vendor management - processes, people and policies