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A RECRUITER’S PERSPECTIVE
Nicole Gorton
Director and specialist finance
and accounting recruiter,
Robert Half Australia
The role of CFO is evolving to encompass
a unique set of skills and competencies.
A strong and collaborative relationship
with the chief information officer (CIO) is
now imperative, at a time when Australia’s
technology landscape is developing at an
unprecedented pace.
A CFO should work effectively with
the CIO to comprehend the significance
of various technologies for the
organisation and how these can be
adopted in their department.
This necessitates curiosity and
awareness tailored to the specific
industry, as technology is not a
one-size-fits-all endeavour.
As a result, CFOs must embrace
a “whole of business” mindset,
recognising the paramount
importance of cyber security.
Protecting the company from
threats like ransomware is as vital
as optimising the accounts payable
process. Additionally, a CFO needs
the ability to seek out artificial
intelligence opportunities to
streamline processes to drive
business outcomes.
CFOs must also promote a culture
of technological awareness by fostering
a learning environment for staff. The
expenses incurred in training pale in
comparison to the benefits reaped in
terms of improved efficiency, innovation
and staff retention. ●
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