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by Bruce P. Nolop (Author)
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.
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Praise for THE ESSENTIAL CFO
A Corporate Finance Playbook
"The Essential CFO is essential reading for any CFO, new or long-tenured. It is a thorough, clear, and sophisticated road map, more needed in these complex times than ever."
--Peter A. Weinberg, founding Partner, Perella Weinberg Partners, former CEO of Goldman Sachs International
"The Essential CFO provides a practical toolkit for the modern finance executive. Having served both public and private companies, I know this book will be an invaluable resource for finance professionals in all organizations."
--Oren Klein, VP Finance, Advance Publications, Inc.
"A must-read for every new CFO or aspiring financial leader. This playbook is filled with practical insights to help you perform efficiently and effectively."
--Jeff Hall, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Express Scripts, Inc.
"Insightfully captures demands on today s global CFO."
--E. Peter McLean, Chairman, Global Financial Officer Practice, Korn/Ferry International
Author Biography
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.
