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The top 5 must do’s for CFOs this summer
Summer is more than a change in season. For finance leaders, it is a critical window. H1 is behind you, the assumptions in your annual plan have been tested by reality, and the decisions you make in the coming weeks will define whether the second half of the year is one you look back on…
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Why Excel is the silent assassin inside modern finance
For many finance functions, the spreadsheet has become so embedded in daily operations that it feels untouchable. Yet beneath the familiarity of Microsoft Excel lies a growing strategic risk. As markets move faster, boards demand sharper insight and organisations expect finance to lead digital transformation, the tolerance for manual processes and fragmented data is disappearing.…
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Top tips when choosing FP&A software
Stephen Hambling on Kybos Diary of a CFO provides his top hints and tips when choosing Financial Planning and Analysis software. Selecting a new FP&A software solution is a significant decision for any finance team. The right platform can strengthen planning, forecasting, reporting, and decision-making across the business. The wrong one can lead to frustration,…
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The top 5 must do’s for CFOs this spring
Spring is more than a change in season. For finance leaders, it is a critical inflection point. Q1 is behind you, the annual plan is being tested against reality, and the decisions you make in the coming weeks will shape the second half of the year. Here are the five things every CFO should be…
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How does FP&A take advantage of AI?
Stephen Hambling on Kybos Diary of a CFO asks the question “How does FP&A take advantage of AI?” So how can FP&A really take advantage of AI? The starting point is straightforward but fundamental: you need to be on an AI‑enabled planning platform. Without that modern backbone, even the most impressive AI capabilities will remain…
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The number one benefit of AI in EPM & FP&A solutions is not what you think.
In every boardroom conversation about Artificial Intelligence in finance, the focus tends to land on automation, efficiency and cost. Yet the most transformative benefit of AI in EPM and FP&A systems is far more fundamental. It is time. Time is the only truly finite resource in any organisation. Capital can be raised. Technology can be…
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The 3 types of AI changing FP&A forever
Stephen Hambling talks on Kybos Diary of a CFO about the three types of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) systems that are changing Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) forever. If you’re drowning in AI buzzwords but still not clear what it really means for FP&A in your EPM system, you’re not alone.…
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Finance knowledge test
Put your finance knowledge to the test Below are 15 multiple‑choice question designed specifically for CFOs and senior finance leaders. The test assesses practical financial reasoning, accounting judgment, strategic thinking, risk evaluation and analytical skills that are critical in modern finance functions. Be warned, this will test your knowledge to the limit. Each scenario-based question…
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Top 7 priorities for CFOs in 2026 – and how finance leaders are responding
CFOs are operating in one of the most demanding periods the role has seen in decades. Volatility is no longer episodic, it’s structural. Capital is more expensive. Expectations from boards, CEOs, investors, and regulators are higher and more immediate. The modern CFO mandate is clear: protect the enterprise while enabling intelligent growth. Doing both simultaneously is…
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Get set for digital finance transformation in 2026
In today’s rapidly evolving business environment, Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) must treat digital finance transformation as a core strategic priority if they are to remain competitive and support sustainable growth. This is not a short‑term initiative but a structural shift that enables organisations to respond more effectively to market volatility and rising stakeholder expectations. By…
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