Today's CFO No longer a backroom "bean counter"

Today's CFO, is an example of the new breed of future senior executive officers - young, dynamic, energetic, ambitious and well-trained. No longer is a backroom "bean counter", today's CFO expected to be at the right hand of the chief executive or managing director, providing strong strategic direction as well as acute financial analysis for the company. For this reason, the role of CFO is considered to be an influential stepping stone to higher office, …

…director. With the skills acquired, especially having a role in finance as well as operations, you can see more across the business, which puts one in the right spot for that sort of role. The CFO has the ability to get into, and understand, large parts of the business across every area and discipline, and this offers a CFO a great opportunity, therefore, a great entrée into the role of CEO.