Raising Capital in Tough Markets With Peter Arrowsmith of JMI Equity

Better Business Partners: Finance and the Office of the CIO: There’s an underrated skill that seasoned CFOs have mastered: forging partnerships with other C-suites across the organization. One of the most vital partners for finance teams is the Office of the Chief Information Officer (CIO). Together, these... by The CFO Show

29 min listen

5 FP&A Trends That Have Defined 2023: 2023 has been a year defined by uncertainty. This trend is a driving force behind the decision making of FP&A teams, as they aim to create more agile and dynamic operations in the face of constant change. But uncertainty is only one FP&A trend... by The CFO Show

30 min listen

Driving Finance Innovation with AI: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the finance industry, empowering CFOs and finance teams to drive innovation and adapt to new market conditions with speed and efficiency. But for as widely discussed and debated as AI has been recently, best... by The CFO Show

19 min listen

Navigating the CFO-CEO-Board Relationship: In today’s business landscape, the relationship between the CFO, CEO, and Board of Directors is a pivotal axis that can either drive an organization to new heights or lead it astray. To better understand the intricacies of this relationship, Melissa... by The CFO Show

27 min listen

2024 Annual Budget Planning: 2023 was a roller coaster for finance professionals, and with a potential recession looming, the storms don’t look to calm down anytime soon. This means annual budget planning takes on an added importance as they look ahead to 2024. Melissa Howatson... by The CFO Show

14 min listen

People Metrics That Matter: Businesses today spend an average of 52% of their budget on their workforce. Some go as high as 70%. The expense is worth it, of course, as the only way to true financial success is by having the right talent. But given this enormous cost, it’s worth... by The CFO Show

38 min listen

Building a Finance Tech Stack That Works for Your Organization: Agility and efficiency are more important than ever for finance teams, which places an outsized importance on the quality of an organization’s tech stack. A good finance tech stack can help you automate tasks, improve visibility into your data, and... by The CFO Show

20 min listen

Selling The Story: One CFO Recounts The Journey Post IPO: An IPO is a major milestone in the history of any company. But what happens after the debut? A company’s life after an IPO can be a broad and significant shift - from cultural transitions to systems and process changes that impact everyone from... by The CFO Show

38 min listen

Finance’s Role in Getting the 1st Down: Picture a football game: the quarterback drops back to scan the field, reads the defense and fires a pass to an open receiver. Touchdown! Now picture a CFO: the quarterback of a finance team, reading the economic landscape, assessing risks and making... by The CFO Show

34 min listen

The CFO's Path to the CEO's Office: Every career path is unique. For many CFOs, though, their paths share a common destination: the CEO’s office. What does the journey from CFO to CEO look like? This transition requires more than mastering the balance sheets. Being a CEO demands a... by The CFO Show

23 min listen

Avoid the Pitfalls of Year-End Financial Close: As each year draws to a close, CFOs are gearing up for one of the most critical tasks in their financial calendar: the year-end financial close. There are key areas to focus on and best practices to ensure this process goes smoothly… but what happens... by The CFO Show

25 min listen

How Finance Teams Will Evolve in the Coming Year: The new year is quickly approaching, and after 2023 being the year of AI, and economic uncertainty, who knows what 2024 will bring. With more uncertainty on the horizon, including inflation and interest rate fluctuations, predicting the financial... by The CFO Show

16 min listen

ROI Roadmap: Business Partnering Strategies Finance and Marketing | Ruth Zive: Achieving optimal growth calls for collaboration between marketing and finance. https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthzive/?originalSubdomain=ca, CMO at https://www.liveperson.com/, joins Melissa to dive into data-driven decisions and the critical need for... by The CFO Show

35 min listen

Raising Capital: Navigating 2024’s Fundraising Terrain: Securing funding and raising capital in today’s market can be difficult, but it's not impossible. In this episode, our host Melissa Howatson speaks with https://www.linkedin.com/in/pearrowsmith/, Managing General Partner at https://www.jmi.com/,... by The CFO Show

40 min listen

Finance Dilemma: How Do We Slow Down To Speed Up?: Have you ever been frustrated with your work, putting in so much effort, hitting every deadline, to then feel stuck in a never-ending cycle? Never having the time or energy to make the systematic changes needed for more efficient processes? There are... by The CFO Show

26 min listen

Gen Z’s Influence on Work in the Digital Age: When you hear “Gen-Z,” what are the first words or characteristics that come to mind? Perhaps it’s a motley mix of terms like, TikTok, climate change, transparency, honesty, and social responsibility. Now, apply all of those qualities to a modern... by The CFO Show

41 min listen

The Tech-Finance Tango: Working as One for Brilliant Success: How can organizations keep up with constant change in the digital landscape? Your CTO is a big asset in staying agile in an ever-changing business landscape. No longer are they primarily focused on technological needs, but key in working together with... by The CFO Show

44 min listen

Decoding Market Trends for 2024 with Benjamin Tal: We made it to 2024- not unscathed, but with a new year and fresh outlook on the economy. Yet what created the uncertainties in the markets these past several years is still driving uncertainty. To run our business and our lives, most of us want to... by The CFO Show

17 min listen

CFO Super Powers: Building High-Impact Teams for Strategic Innovation: How can CFOs escape the daily grind to focus on strategic initiatives that are increasingly being asked of them? Our day-to-day financial responsibilities are constantly competing with the pressing need for organizational innovation from financial... by The CFO Show

42 min listen

Strategic Finance and Investments: More Than Just Trade Offs: Finance holds a unique and pivotal vantage within a company or organization, and is much more than checks and balances. Finance is at the heart of optimizing the financial and operational performance of the organization on the whole and guiding... by The CFO Show

26 min listen

Better Business Partnering: Finance and HR: A strong partnership between finance and HR is crucial to the health of any organization, and yet, studies show that fewer than half of HR leaders believe their rapport with finance is productive. What hampers this relationship? And what can the CFO... by The CFO Show

35 min listen

Apply The Lost Art of ROI to Your Finance and Business Strategy: How can you showcase value and ROI effectively when talking about your business- with customers and with stakeholders across the business? In this episode, our host Melissa Howatson sits down with... by The CFO Show

30 min listen

Mastering Leadership: Skills for Finance Business Partnering: What skills do Finance professionals need to make great business partners with other parts of the business? That’s what our hosts, Melissa Howatson and Tom Seegmiller, are breaking down for this week’s episode of the CFO Show. As a CFO and a VP in... by The CFO Show

33 min listen

New CFO Checklist: The First 90 Days | Tom Seegmiller: A CFO is expected not only to lead financial reporting and the Office of Finance but also to provide strategic insights and strategy that propel the business forward. As a new CFO, you might feel eager to start doing the latter as soon as possible. ... by The CFO Show

31 min listen

Quantifying Impact: Navigating Business Performance Metrics | Craig Schiff: When it comes to metrics, less is more. Our host, Melissa Howatson, is joined by https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-schiff-bpm/, Founder and CEO of https://www.bpmpartners.com/. A pioneer in Business Performance Management, Craig helped create and... by The CFO Show

50 min listen

Strategies for Scaling Finance Operations | Andy Young: As your business grows, you may feel a lot of pressure to meet increasing operational demands. However, investing in new resources brings the company additional risk, especially in times of economic uncertainty. How do you strike the right balance... by The CFO Show

37 min listen

Proactive Risk Management: ERM and Internal Controls | Sruthi Lanka: Startups in highly regulated industries have to strike a tough balance — keeping operations both lean and compliant. https://www.linkedin.com/in/sruthilanka, CFO at http://public.com, leans on her engineering background, as well as out-of-the-box... by The CFO Show

39 min listen

Empowering Small Business Leaders: Tips From a Fractional CFO | Kendra James Anderson: Small businesses rarely have the budget to hire a full finance team, but they still need the same diverse range of support across payroll, accounting and financial planning as a large corporation. Some companies decide to outsourcing these functions... by The CFO Show

27 min listen

Power Plays: Finance Insights from Florida Panther’s NHL CFO James Suh: If you like sports, you might say https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-suh-b269ba has one of the coolest jobs in the world. After 11 years with the Toronto Maple Leafs, James became CFO of the NHL’s https://www.nhl.com/panthers/. What a first year he... by The CFO Show

42 min listen

Ready, Set, IPO: Preparing for Your Public Offering | Donna Dellomo: Amid uncertain market conditions, many companies are adopting a cautious "wait and see" stance regarding their initial public offering (IPO) plans. However, instead of delaying, proactive planning for an eventual IPO launch is essential. By preparing... by The CFO Show

60 min listen

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