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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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Beyond Budgeting with Dr Stephen Morlidge
In this Kybos Diary of a CFO special, Stephen Hambling talks to Dr Stephen Morlidge. Known as “the Radical Pragmatist”, Dr Stephen Morlidge is a leading thinker, writer and speaker who specialises in cutting through the complexity of forecasting and financial performance management. He helps finance practitioners design and implement practical, radically pragmatic solutions to…
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The ultimate guide for integrated business planning
The classic financial planning approach is organised by function and linear. Each team functions in a silo with its own process. Consequently, a lot of time is spent putting the pieces of “the big picture” together. How can organisations eliminate these silos and achieve the adaptability and resilience required to act decisively in turbulent times?…
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Excel FP&A bolt-on or ground-up enterprise solution?
For decades, Excel has been the backbone of financial planning and analysis. It’s flexible, familiar, and universally understood. Yet as organisations grow, the tool’s limitations become clear. In an effort to extend its lifespan, many teams add FP&A (Financial Planning and Analysis) “bolt-ons” plug-ins, macros, or templates that promise enterprise-level capabilities. On paper, it’s a…
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5 steps to FP&A project success
Stephen Hambling talks on Kybos, Diary of a CFO about the five steps to FP&A project success. When you’ve invested in your FP&A software, the next critical step is implementing your solution through a structured project. Most CFOs and senior finance leaders have participated in large-scale projects – often ERP implementations -which can be complex…
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Turning stored data into actionable performance insights
Modern organisations are making significant investments in data infrastructure, leveraging data lakes, data warehouses, and advanced BI tools to centralise and analyse information at scale. These technologies excel at consolidating and presenting vast datasets, providing a robust foundation for business intelligence and operational reporting. However, while essential for aggregation and insight, they do not by…
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Do I need an EPM system? Take the quiz
Evaluating whether your organisation needs an Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) system is all about understanding your current pain points in planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. Take the quiz and discover if you need an EPM system 1: Are your budgeting, planning, and forecasting processes slow, manual, or Excel-based? If your finance team spends weeks consolidating spreadsheets, chasing…
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