The Controller’s Evolution: From Compliance Gatekeeper to Strategic Growth Driver For decades, the image of the Financial Controller has been remarkably consistent: the guardian of the ledger, the enforcer of controls, the purveyor of historical accuracy. They were the stewards.. Read more
August 15, 2025
Creating Business Value: A Guide to Finance Business Partnering Transformation
From Cost to Profit: The Power of Finance Business Partnering In today’s fast-evolving business landscape, finance teams can no longer afford to be mere number-crunchers. The future belongs to Finance Business Partners (FBPs)—strategic advisors who drive business performance, influence decisions, and.. Read more
April 17, 2025
Effective Finance Business Partnering: A Guide for Driving Organizational Success
In today’s fast-paced business environment, finance professionals are no longer just number crunchers—they are strategic partners who drive decision-making, performance, and long-term growth. The ICAEW’s Finance Business Partnering: A Guide provides invaluable insights into how finance teams can evolve from traditional accounting.. Read more
April 10, 2025
The Future of Finance: CFO Transition from Number Cruncher to Strategic Business Partner
The role of Chief Finance Officer (CFO) and finance professionals are undergoing a massive transformation. Gone are the days when finance teams were confined to spreadsheets, reporting, and compliance. Today, the most successful finance leaders are strategic business partners—driving insights, influencing.. Read more
March 26, 2025
Creating a High-Impact Finance Function
Creating a High-Impact Finance Function provides insights from seven finance leaders on transforming a finance function into a strategic powerhouse. It covers leadership, talent, technology, process optimization, and best practices to drive efficiency, adaptability, and business growth. You can read.. Read more
March 17, 2025
From Numbers to Narratives: How Finance Leaders Become Strategic Business Partners
“From Numbers to Narratives: How Finance Leaders Become Strategic Business Partners” is a collection of articles by Vena that emphasizes the importance of behavioral and soft skills for finance leaders to become effective business partners. It highlights that beyond technical.. Read more