From back-office accountant to front-line executive the rapid rise of the chief financial officer is unrivalled by any other corporate role. With access to every facet of the business CFOs now wield a level of influence matched only by chief executives.This book explains how CFOs earned their privileged position and what the future may hold for them. It describes their ever-expanding role and how they are transforming their departments to help them deal with it. With insights from current and former CFOs it benefits from a first-hand perspective on finance leaders aspirations and doubts. It is a useful reference for finance chiefs to learn from peers and benchmark their own performance; those looking to build a career in corporate finance; managers seeking to improve their relationship with the finance department; and service providers - banks accountancies and consulting firms - and anyone who wants to get on the good side of the keeper of the corporate chequebook.
