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Chemours Company, which operates globally in the manufacturing of chemicals, especially performance chemicals, has employed Shane Hostetter as the CFO (Chief Financial Officer) starting July 1, 2024. In this position, Hostetter will be heading up the company’s Finance, Investor Relations, Corporate Development, Strategy, and Enterprise Risk Management departments. Hostetter has been associated with Quaker Chemical Corporation, a globally leading company specializing in industrial process fluids, a public company for the last 13 years where he worked as Senior Vice President and as CFO from April 2021. During his entire tenure at the Quaker Houghton company, Hostetter had several managerial positions…
MoneyGram International, Inc., a leading global financial technology company, has recently released information regarding the selection of a new CFO (Chief Financial Officer) where Gary W. Ferrera has been selected for the position. After more than 30 years in international financial management, Ferrera has joined MoneyGram and started his new position on June 10, 2024, with direct subordination to Alex Holmes, the company’s Chairperson and CEO. As a key executive, Ferrera will be responsible for managing all the company’s financial functions, which include finance, accounting, tax, and treasury to help drive the company’s growth and further its digital enablement agenda.…
In a bid to set its direction for the future, a leading professional services company, Accenture, has just announced a massive leadership overhaul to its team whereby Angie PARK has been named the firm’s new CFO. Park’s appointment has been given at the time when her predecessor, KC McClure, is all set to retire from Winstead after a glorious 36-year long journey. This change was declared during the company’s Q4 FY 2024 earnings call marking a significant turn in the management of the financial functions of Accenture. McClure has been the company’s CFO and a member of the Global Management…
In today’s fast-paced business world, being a CFO is no longer just about crunching numbers. With technology constantly evolving and everyone wanting to make data-driven decisions, CFOs are now expected to be strategic advisors, leading the way with insightful analysis and helping their companies grow. To keep up with this shift, the right tools are essential. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Software Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) software has become a game-changer for CFOs, enabling them to streamline budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes. These powerful tools offer a range of features, including: Among popular cloud-based FP&A software, the…
Cost management is now a very important factor in organizations today due to the dynamic environment that organizations today operate in. Being a financial leader in the organization, CFOs are responsible for comprehensively managing costs with an aim of seeing that expenses are appropriately controlled, and overall financial productivity is inflamed. This article will focus on the current trends in managing costs and discuss what type of approaches different CFOs can apply to reach the best results in cost reduction, management, and control as well as develop the best strategies regarding financial efficiency. We will explore ways of cutting…
Employbridge, a well-known supplier of workforce solutions and solutions supported by technology, and the largest industrial staffing agency in the United States, has introduced Teri Miller as the company’s new CFO starting June 3rd. This strategic move has direction Employbridge’s focus on building a strong executive team and towards the future success of the company. “Teri is a dynamic leader with an exceptional track record of leading high-growth business service organizations,” said Billy Milam, CEO of Employbridge. “Her extensive experience in finance and operations at both the enterprise level, as well as across operating units, will be invaluable to our…
As part of a new EA plan to strengthen its ranks and enhance its financial muscle, Google Fiber, a renowned Wi-Fi, and internet connection services provider that is affiliated to Alphabet, has hired John Abbot in the capacity of Google Fiber’s first CFO. This strategic hiring is particularly significant in that it clearly gives focus to the need for Google Fiber to ramp up its growth and expansion plan and in that sector of the telecommunications market. Abbot has a vast background in finance and more than 30 years of leadership and experiences with various companies, especially serving as Chief…
The current business environment is rather dynamic, and CFOs are in a challenging position when it comes to managing numerous and intricate regulations. Due to the numerous rules and regulations that are in place within the financial sector, CFOs need to be aware of the various compliance issues that affect the industry. In this article, we will discuss measures, approaches, and recommendations that can assist CFOs in identifying and addressing various compliance issues and managing them efficiently in their companies. CFO Challenges in Regulatory Compliance Addressing compliance risks and managing regulatory compliance is a key issue that concerns CFOs in…
As the financial environment becomes more complex, CFOs (Chief Financial Officer) have the difficult responsibility to estimate future financial scenarios and make effective decisions that can contribute to performance improvement. However, to remain relevant, CFOs need to adopt current and future trends in the preparation of the company’s financial forecast, including the use of technologies and creativity. In this article, we will touch upon the following topics of interest: advanced financial modeling, sophisticated forecasting, real-time forecasting techniques, artificial intelligent financial forecasts, data-driven decision making, and cloud-based financial forecasts. Increasingly, the CFO remains at the center of business forecasts, so let’s…