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7

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Recommendation

For decades, the prevailing wisdom held that chief financial officers managed company finances, while CEOs and COOs handled corporate strategy and tactical decisions. But CFOs are now charged with a far broader range of duties, encompassing a variety of roles. According to Boston Consulting Group experts, a CFO’s first quarter can be a make-or-break period, setting the stage for future success or failure. Current and aspiring C-suite executives will find a 90-day blueprint for effective CFO initiation in this informative report.

Take-Aways

  • The role of the chief financial officer has expanded to include setting and implementing corporate strategy.
  • In their first 90 days on the job, new CFOs should take the time to evaluate the entire enterprise.
  • A CFO’s greatest asset in the first few months – and beyond – is an ability to add value.

About the Author

The Boston Consulting Group is a leading global consulting firm.