CFO Magazine A/NZ

Join the next CFO Magazine A/NZ Lunchtime Live when our guest will be joining us LIVE from the USA to share the latest CFO insights!! "From Anomalies to AI-Powered Accuracy" will be the topic of discussion as we explore just how and where CFOs are adopting AI within their finance tech stacks and wider organisations! 🗓️ Date: Tuesday 29th April 2025 ⏲️ Time: 11am (AEST) / 13.00 (NZST) 🏆 CPD: Eligible for 1 CPD hour Join Host & CFO, James Solomons as he chats live with Dan Fletcher, CFO at Planful for another insightful and entertaining discussion! For your instant login visit: https://lnkd.in/gQ9Jc2aa

News of Trump’s tariffs have landed like a firecracker among finance leaders. While Trump has offered a 90 day reprieve in recent days, when these tariffs do ultimately land, they will disrupt supply chains, cause delays and shortages on a global scale. And CFOs will be expected to steady the ship. Nina Hendy examines the reaction and response from an A/NZ perspective - Now online at CFO Magazine A/NZ 👇 https://lnkd.in/g4rVpBNr

Last month, leading digital transformation expert Tariq Munir discussed how agentic AI is becoming the next frontier in business transformation and in separating the hype from reality, explored real-life examples in companies like Alaska Airlines, Wiley, and Puma... While these examples demonstrate impressive results, the question still remains: “How do we actually make this work in finance?” This is what we will discuss in Part Two > Now Online at CFO Magazine A/NZ https://lnkd.in/g4Pqwpzv

Another fantastic CFO Magazine A/NZ Lunchtime Live WebCast! Massive thanks to our guest today, Erin Clark (CA) Founder, OH NUMERO for sharing some excellent tips, tricks and experiences on 'how leading an ERP implementation can elevate your career as a finance leader' - Many thanks also to host & CFO, James Solomons and to the 180+ CFOs and finance leaders who joined us LIVE! Many thanks to NetSuite for the continued support and long term partnership with CFO Magazine A/NZ and the wider A/NZ Finance community. A full copy of todays recording can be found below and provides some excellent takeaways for CFOs evaluating ERP or looking to drive finance transformation > 👇 📺 https://lnkd.in/gkSe6v4n

InDebted has announced the appointment of Nicholas Chin as Chief Financial Officer. He succeeds Lachlan Heussler, who will transition into an advisory role after six transformative years as CFO, during which he played a key role in InDebted’s trajectory from early-stage start-up to global fintech. Nic brings over 17 years of experience across UBS Investment Bank, Macquarie Group, and most recently, as CFO of Newbook, a property management SaaS company. Based in Sydney, Nic will oversee InDebted’s global financial strategy and ensure strict adherence to financial regulatory compliance across all markets in which the company operates. Nic will also drive growth opportunities — including strategic mergers and acquisitions — to deliver on InDebted’s long term vision. Full story online @ CFO Magazine A/NZ 👇 https://lnkd.in/gUyUPM3r

Plenty happening both locally and globally for A/NZ CFOs > Key economic indicators and trends for April for A/NZ CFOs > Now online from leading economist Stephen Koukoulas on CFO Magazine A/NZ! 👇 https://lnkd.in/gxBUPbcB

Finance Leaders who possess digital skills and hands-on experience, especially in leading ERP transformations, hold a distinct competitive advantage in today’s evolving finance talent landscape. Don’t miss the next CFO Magazine A/NZ Lunchtime Live WebCast, where you’ll gain valuable insights into the essential strategies for leading a successful ERP implementation, learn how to navigate common pitfalls, and elevate your leadership potential with confidence. Joining host & CFO, James Solomons, on the next CFO Magazine A/NZ Lunchtime Live WebCast is Erin Clark (CA), with over 17 years of experience, Erin specialises in business transformation, CFO advisory, and expert financial guidance, currently Senior Finance Advisor at Denison Gas Limited, Head of Finance & Transition Manager at OGT Energy, and Founder of OH NUMERO. For your instant login visit > https://lnkd.in/gxuYJxH

"Business strategies change. The numbers go up and down. But the best CFOs leave behind something more valuable: a company that’s stronger, more resilient, and ready for whatever comes next..." A fantastic interview with leading CFOs, Melinda Cunliffe, CFO BOUNCEinc and James Millen, Group CFO, dentsu with CFO Magazine A/NZ's Bronwyn Wilkie on how finance leaders must now mentor, coach, and inspire their teams, while ensuring financial discipline and sustainable growth. Now online! 👇 https://lnkd.in/gqCNtPTY

Australia Post’s latest eCommerce Report revealed that Australians spent a record A$69bn on eCommerce in 2024, up from $15.3b a decade ago... Reinforcing that it is now imperative to have a digital strategy... CFO Magazine A/NZ's Bronwyn Wilkie sat down with Stephen Xiao, CFO at Australia's largest private eCommerce business, New Aim to meet the CFO behind Australia's hidden $360M digital giant... Stephen's focus is on building a scalable, high-efficiency business—one that runs on AI, automation, and digital infrastructure rather than excessive spending. The goal is to expand profitably while staying agile enough to outmanoeuvre larger competitors... 💻 Click to view > https://lnkd.in/gP4BE5dx Essential weekend reading for CFOs and Finance leaders with some excellent insights and top advice > 🚀 Leverage AI to drive efficiency “I tell my team: embrace AI, embrace automation. There’s no reason why finance functions should still be bogged down by manual processes. The more we automate, the leaner, faster, and more strategic we become.” 🚀 Growth doesn’t have to mean burn “You can expand without excessive spending. Smart automation, digital infrastructure, and data-driven decision-making allow for sustainable scaling.” 🚀 Retail’s future is hybrid – be ready “Brick-and-mortar isn’t dead, but it’s changing. The most successful retailers will seamlessly integrate online and offline experiences.

Many thanks to Niek Dekker from Eftsure for a very detailed look into the world of Cybercrime V.2 in the age of AI... A very sobering presentation around the realities CFOs & finance leaders are now facing when it comes to fraud and cyber attacks... Some excellent takeaways and top advice that can be actioned today.... Thanks also to host & CFO, James Solomons! 👏 Thank you to the 455 CFOs and Finance leaders who joined today's WebCast, to those who asked questions and to Eftsure for their continued support to the A/NZ Finance community! 📺 To view or share the 60min recording Click here > https://lnkd.in/gVJWcv3q