Driving Growth and Shareholder Value
The session focuses on the critical role of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in driving growth and shareholder value within an organization. Ashley Vukovits, a seasoned CFO and Managing Director at LiftBridge, and Dan Wells, the Founder and CEO of GrowCFO, engage in an insightful discussion on the strategies and responsibilities of the modern CFO in this domain.
The topic of driving growth and shareholder value is of paramount importance for businesses of all sizes, as it directly impacts the long-term success and sustainability of the organization. The CFO, as a strategic partner to the CEO and the leadership team, plays a pivotal role in aligning financial decisions and strategies with the overarching goals of the company, ultimately enhancing shareholder value.
Highlights:
- The consideration of bringing in expert resources to support analytics and projects, and the importance of asking for help when delivering successful results
- The relationship between growth and shareholder value, and how they may not always go hand-in-hand
- The CFO’s proactive contribution to driving growth, including understanding industry metrics and collaborating with the leadership team
- The role of the CFO in pricing strategy and the importance of a cross-functional approach
- The use of dynamic financial models and cash flow management to support growth and shareholder value
- The CFO’s responsibility in building and communicating plans to key stakeholders, including the board, investors, and company leaders
- The balance between setting realistic goals and timelines to avoid over-promising and under-delivering
- The significance of training and collaboration with non-finance personnel to ensure alignment and understanding of financial impacts
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