Young CFOs and aspirants learn on the job. At times their learning curve must be accelerated. The CEO and the board want their CFO to acquire a new skills set: Mastering financing strategies, Developing strong management skills, Handling high stake transactions, Understanding new international requirements, and Building strategic influence. At times the CFO could benefit from a few wise words at a critical moment.
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CFO for the 21st century: Coaching the young CFO and aspirants
1. It is at the crossroad that guidance is needed CFO COACHING PROGRAM June 2011 1 Confidential and proprietary to SDA Conseil Inc
2. Seeing clearly ahead Critical issues & smart choices June 2011 2 SDA Conseil Inc www.sdaconseil.com On becoming lean & strategic CFO FOR THE 21ST CENTURY Coaching the young CFO and aspirants Confidential and proprietary to SDA Conseil Inc
3. You have the title, now what do you do? Achieving excellence, but how? June 2011 3 SDA Conseil Inc www.sdaconseil.com Confidential and proprietary to SDA Conseil Inc
4. Unsure about how to handle a critical project? And your reputation is at stake! June 2011 4 SDA Conseil Inc www.sdaconseil.com Confidential and proprietary to SDA Conseil Inc
5. What do you need to learn today for tomorrow? It is not too early to aim high June 2011 5 SDA Conseil Inc www.sdaconseil.com Confidential and proprietary to SDA Conseil Inc
6. 6 June 2011 SDA Conseil Inc www.sdaconseil.com ACHIEVEMENTS & YOUR FUTURE BEYOND ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 5 PRIORITY AREAS THAT WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE Personal coaching & advice on... MASTERING FINANCING STRATEGIES STRONG MANAGEMENT SKILLS HANDLING HIGH STAKE TRANSACTIONS INTERNATIONAL REQUIREMENTS BUILDING STRATEGIC INFLUENCE Confidential and proprietary to SDA Conseil Inc
7. 7 SDA Conseil Inc www.sdaconseil.com 1. FINANCING STRATEGIES Availability trumps terms. Securing financing is a top priority. Debt: Putting the banker on your side Public financing: Key steps & classic mistakes Venture capital: What they are looking for Company valuation: Principles for higher valuation Investment policies: Allocation tools June 2011 Confidential and proprietary to SDA Conseil Inc
8. 8 SDA Conseil Inc www.sdaconseil.com 2. THE MANAGEMENT SKILLS SET You are just as good as your subordinates. Good systems & team work, the building blocks of a value added mindset. Building winning teams, to delegate From controller to CFO: The transition TI & integration: A critical step Intelligence officer: That’s you Risk management before crisis management June 2011 Confidential and proprietary to SDA Conseil Inc
9. 9 SDA Conseil Inc www.sdaconseil.com 3. INTERNATIONAL REQUIREMENTS International ventures: the downside is on your side. Take control. Good partnerships, less trouble later Negotiating in a foreign country What you should know about doing business in Asia Managing from a distance: Conflict resolution skills Handling exchange rates without getting burned June 2011 Confidential and proprietary to SDA Conseil Inc
10. 10 SDA Conseil Inc www.sdaconseil.com 4. HIGH STAKE TRANSACTIONS Your stepping board to senior positions. Can’t afford to miss. Mergers and acquisitions: High stakes, high rewards International ventures IT & business transformation Leading operational excellence programs June 2011 Confidential and proprietary to SDA Conseil Inc
11. 11 SDA Conseil Inc www.sdaconseil.com 5. BUILDING STRATEGIC INFLUENCE Shining at the senior level: Build the skills much early on. Mastering strategic planning Presentation: How to have impact Winning the confidence of boards of directors Thinking about aiming at COO/CEO? The new skill set for senior executives June 2011 Confidential and proprietary to SDA Conseil Inc
12. 12 SDA Conseil Inc www.sdaconseil.com ACHIEVEMENTS & YOUR FUTURE BEYOND ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 5 PRIORITY AREAS THAT WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUAL COACHING – 15-25 HOURS Initial context and challenges Building blocks on specific topics / issues June 2011 Confidential and proprietary to SDA Conseil Inc
13. SDA Conseil Inc www.sdaconseil.com For more information, insights & requests: AndréDu Sault 514 777-1538 adusault@sdaconseil.com www.sdaconseil.com ADVICE COACHING TRAINING June 2011 Confidential and proprietary to SDA Conseil Inc 13
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15. Having a budgeting and strategic process impeccably integrated to the information systems.