Global Finance Summit: The Future CFO: Strategy, Growth & Impact Global Finance Summit: The Future CFO: Strategy, Growth & Impact
Adam Prickett Manisha Chana Andrew Waters

Landing your Dream CFO Role

A Talk by Adam Prickett , Manisha Chana and Andrew Waters

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About this Talk

"Landing Your Dream CFO Role" is an in-depth exploration of the strategies, skills, and pathways necessary for finance professionals aspiring to reach the peak of their careers as Chief Financial Officers. This session is designed for ambitious individuals seeking to understand the multifaceted role of a CFO, and the roadmap to achieving this executive position.

Summary

This talk will delve into the critical elements that define a successful CFO career path, including essential skills, educational background, networking strategies, and industry knowledge. We'll discuss the evolving role of the CFO in modern business, emphasizing leadership, strategic thinking, and adaptability. Additionally, practical advice and actionable insights will be provided to help attendees navigate their journey towards becoming a CFO.

Overview:

  1. Understanding the Role of a CFO: Responsibilities and Evolving Role.
  2. Educational and Ideal Professional Background: Academic Credentials and Career Pathways.
  3. Key Skills and Competencies: Financial Acumen, Leadership and Management, Strategic Thinking, Technological Proficiency.
  4. Building a Strong Professional Network: Industry Connections, Mentorship and Guidance, building a strong persona brand to elevate your career.


11 September 2024, 07:00 PM

07:00 PM - 07:50 PM

About The Speakers

Adam Prickett

Adam Prickett

CFO, MaxContact

Adam Prickett joined MaxContact as CFO in May 2024, bringing vast experience in high-growth tech companies. Formerly CFO at AppLearn, his leadership was key to its sale to Nexthink in January 2024. Adam has a proven track record of driving business growth at the board level.

Adam Prickett
Manisha Chana

Manisha Chana

Fractional CFO

Manisha is a Fellow of the ICAEW, having qualified at KPMG. She has two decades of experience across finance, consulting and audit in a combination of scale ups, large cap and advisory roles. Spending the last decade leading Finance, Legal & HR functions, and now works as a Fractional CFO.

Andrew Waters

Andrew Waters

Co-Founder, Zanda

Andrew Waters is the Co-Founder of Zanda, a company dedicated to supporting high-growth Tech and Digital start-ups and scale-ups with strategic CFO hires.

Andrew Waters

Zanda

Whether your goal is fundraising, a buy-and-build strategy, or maximizing valuation for an exit, Zanda connects you with the right people. Typically engaged from Series A to Pre-IPO in industries like SaaS, FinTech, EdTech, HealthTech, e-commerce, and Consumer Tech, Zanda is more than a partner—they

Aqilla

Aqilla revolutionizes mid-market organizations with its cloud-based ERP solution, and enhances financial operations with its cloud-based software. It streamlines tasks, integrates real-time data, and employs AI for efficient workflows.

Mayday

Scale your multi-entity business with Xero. Automate intercompany balances, recharges and cross-entity bank recs to mend month end.

Lucidity

Whatever type of organization you are, Lucidity can dramatically improve how you are managing and executing your strategy. Whatever it is you are trying to do, they can help you get there faster and in better shape.

The Future CFO

The Future CFO is a nine-module development program led by senior finance leaders in a collaborative peer group setting. It guides aspiring CFOs on their journey from back office to boardroom, ideal for those aiming to become CFOs within five years or currently holding the role in startups.

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