The latest trends in finance, accounting, data, and technology are redefining the work of finance and accounting (F&A) professionals everywhere. For Chief Financial Officers (CFOs), these rapid changes in the F&A industry mean that they need to adjust and recalibrate their roles as they redefine what makes a good CFO and meet the growing needs of their business. Here are four important skills that will help CFOs deliver more in the next five years, according to CFOs:

In any company, having a strong, competent management team is crucial for achieving the organization’s goals. Your startup is no different. Assessing company management is as important as getting your financials in order, especially if you’re looking to speak with investors.

Financial planning and forecasting is an important process that all organisations must implement once a year to allocate resources and set financial targets and budgets effectively. But not all managers look forward to financial planning and budgeting. Often, planning can be a tedious exercise that can be time-consuming.

Do you have a knack for numbers? Do you like solving problems and identifying patterns in financial data? If you answered yes to both questions, you might want to consider looking into financial planning and analysis (FP&A) jobs.

More Australians want to take charge of their superannuation fund. By 2016, about one-third of the total super funds in Australia are self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs), which makes it one of the top choices for those who choose to be more involved in the management of their super funds.

  At any stage in a company’s life, financial risks are present within and without.  As risks change from time to time, it is important to address them as soon as you can. Remember that a risk left unforeseen and unaddressed can have immeasurable impact in your business.