Book description
Discover the power of the CFO's role in delivering shareholder value
During the past decade, the CFO role has expanded dramatically in its
breadth, complexity, and criticality. Filled with proven strategies,
best practices, and keen insights, The Essential CFO describes
how today's CFOs are responding to their expanded roles within both
public and private companies. With straightforward and pragmatic
guidance, author Bruce Nolop shows how CFOs are partnering with CEOs
to deliver shareholder value by articulating a strategic plan,
determining capital allocations, managing the capital structure,
driving financial performance, and implementing strategic transactions.
- Covers how CFOs are establishing robust accounting and risk
management processes and effectively communicating with both
external and internal constituencies
- Looks at the role of the CFO in transforming financial
organizations to drive effectiveness and efficiencies
- Examines how CFOs can develop talent with the experience,
expertise, and leadership skills to meet the challenges of the future
Written from a balanced, top-down perspective of the modern CFO,
The Essential CFO provides you with practical prescriptions
for executing impactful corporate finance strategies.
Bruce Nolop retired in 2011 after a 35-year career as an
investment banker and corporate executive, including more than a
decade as chief financial officer of Pitney Bowes and E*TRADE
Financial. He has been a board member of Marsh & McLennan since
January 2008 and currently serves on the audit, compliance and risk,
finance, and corporate responsibility committees.
