CFO Conference 2024
The Evolving Role of Chief Financial Officers: Challenges and Opportunities
17 – 18 July 2024
Marriott Hotel, Melrose arch, Johannesburg
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CFO Conference
17 – 18 July 2024 | Full day Conference
About the Conference
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Today’s Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) are increasingly expected to take on new roles and challenges beyond managing their company’s finances and strategies. CFOs have become pivotal in decision-making processes, offering critical financial insights to steer the strategic direction of their companies. As McKinsey recently highlighted, “CFOs have unprecedented opportunities to assume leadership roles—collaborating with C-suite colleagues, line managers, investors, and boards—to concentrate on performance and capabilities, not just the numbers.”
The CFO is now the CEO’s strategic ally in driving value creation. Concurrently, the CFO must also inspire and lead a high-performance financial team.
This two-day, high-level conference will delve into the following meticulously researched topics:
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The evolving and expanding responsibilities of CFOs and Finance Directors in a rapidly changing, complex, and volatile business environment.
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The CFO’s contribution to driving corporate growth.
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Anticipating the unexpected – crafting more dependable budgets and forecasts amidst rapidly shifting scenarios and intense competition.
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Creating a nimble and adaptable finance department.
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Cultivating and managing a dynamic, high-performing finance team.
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Leading in human-centric organisations while exemplifying work-life balance.
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Enhancing decision-making in capital allocation and investment planning.
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The CFO’s partnership with the CEO.
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Progressing to CEO and other advanced leadership positions.
Who should attend?
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Chief Financial Officers
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Finance Directors
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Vice Presidents of Finance
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Heads of Finance
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Accountants
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Finance Team Leaders
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General Managers of Finance
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Finance Educators and Researchers
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More Information
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For more information contact:
Magdeline Matlatse on +2711 706 6009 | magdeline@skillindawo.com
Registrations
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To book your seat contact Magdeline Matlatse on +2711 706 6009 | magdeline@skillindawo.com
Conference Programme
Programme Topics
DAY 1 - 17 July 2024
08:30 - 08:45
Welcome and Opening Remarks
08:45 - 09:30
The Socio-Economic and Political Environment: Implications for CFO Decision-making
09:30 - 10:15
Panel Discussion: The Evolving Role of the CFO
10:15 - 11:00
Panel Discussion: Catalysing Corporate Growth through the CFO's Lens
11:00 - 11:30
Morning Tea Break
11:30 - 12:15
Navigating Complexity: Proactive Strategies for CFOs
12:15 - 13:00
Ascent to CEO: Preparing for Advanced Leadership
13:00 - 14:00
Lunch break
14:00 - 14:40
Excellence in Financial Reporting and Compliance
14:40 - 15:20
Digitisation and Technological Innovation in Finance
15:20 - 15:40
Afternoon Tea Break
15:40 - 16:20
The Synergy of Finance and AI
16:20 - 16:30
Closing Remarks for Day One
Programme Topics
DAY 2 - 18 July 2024
08:30 - 08:40
Opening Remarks: Welcome and Introduction by the Chairperson
09:20 - 10:00
Embracing Agile Methodologies in Finance
10:00 - 10:40
Building and Leading a High-Performance Finance Team
Morning Tea Break
10:40 - 11:10
11:10 - 11:50
Effective Communication of Financial Strategy
11:50 - 12:30
The CFO as the CEO’s Strategic Partner
12:30 - 13:10
Fostering an Ethical Corporate Culture
Lunch Break
13:10 - 14:00
14:00 - 14:40
The CFO’s Crucial Role in Championing Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
14:40 - 15:20
Strategic Capital Allocation and Investment
Ascent to CEO: Preparing for Advanced Leadership
14:40 - 15:20
15:20 - 15:50
Afternoon Tea Break
Balancing Resilience and Well-being in the Finance Sector
15:50 - 16:30
16:30
Conference Conclusion and Final Remarks
12:15 - 13:00
Registration Options
CFO Conference 2024
17–18 July 2024
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Registration Fees
Registration fees exclude VAT. Includes speaker slides of the conference
17 – 18 July 2024 • In-Person Conference R9 900.00
Early bird special until 30 April 2024
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Contact Us​
Please call a conference customer care consultant on +2711 706 6009
OR email magdeline@skillindawo.com and we'll get back to you as soon as possible