The document outlines 6 key challenges faced by CFOs: managing technology like cloud computing and data security; focusing on growth demands; providing leadership across the entire enterprise; dealing with higher scrutiny from regulators and shareholders; adapting to a changing workforce with more outsourcing, flexible work, and Millennials; and ensuring share price, profitability, and market share. It also lists traits of a great CFO, including being a technologist, managing talent, being decisive, being technically sound, understanding business drivers, and serving as a trusted advisor.

1. 6 CFO challenges
What are some of the challenges faced as a CFO in your organization ??
Technology
Cloud computing, Data
security, Big data, SaaS
Growth Focus
Demand for Information
The need to take
numbers to the next
level. Context and
drivers
Provide Leadership
Not Just in Finance but
across enterprise
Higher Scrutiny
Regulators,
shareholders, board
demands
Changing Workforce
Outsourcing, Flexible
working, Millennials
Share price, profitability,
market share
How are you equipped for
the road ahead ?

2. • Right kind of technology is a factor in recruiting and retaining employees
• Grew up with 24/7 access to information and speed
• They know how to use modern tools and expect it in Workplace
• Blurred lines between work and play (access any system anywhere
• Expect innovation and improvements in tools they use

3. Traits of a great CFO
Technologist
Understand what technology
you have and make informed
investment decisions
Talent Management
Identify gaps , motivate, nurture and
recognise your talent
Decisive
Your team depends on you to be
decisive and act on opportunities
Technically Sound
Ability to work with internal and
external specialists to spot problems
and opportunities
Understand Business Drivers
Explain both financial and non
financial drivers to stakeholders. Full
business viewpoint – not just
numbers
Trusted Advisor
To Finance team and rest of the
executive team