Spencer Stuart Financial Officer Research

From CFO to CEO: New Leadership Opportunities for Senior Financial Executives in the Asia Pacific Region

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

CFOs are more likely to be considered for CEO roles in Asia, but the journey from CFO to CEO is not without challenges.

An IPO is Still the Holy Grail: Is Your Team Prepared?

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Five recommendations for building an IPO-ready finance team.

CFO Route to the Top

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

An analysis of the background and experience of CFOs in the FTSE 100.

The Board's Role in Risk Oversight
Silicon Valley Audit Committee Event

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Audit committee chairmen discuss the role of the board in risk oversight.

5 Rules for CFO Success: The art and science behind great private equity portfolio company CFOs

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

What does it take for a CFO to succeed in private equity today? Drawing on our extensive experience recruiting finance leaders for portfolio companies as well as conversations with a range of experienced CFOs and private equity partners, we present five critical factors for CFO success in a portfolio company....

The Corporate Treasurer Takes Center Stage

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The global economic crisis has made financial risk management a top corporate priority, raising the profile of the executive often responsible for managing that risk: the corporate treasurer.

HR leadership challenges in European financial services companies

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

This study explores how the 2008 financial crisis and ensuing economic slowdown has affected both HR strategy and the status of HR within organisations.

From CFO to CEO: Route to the top

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

New leadership opportunities for senior finance executives in Central and Eastern Europe.

Boards and the Expanding Role of the CFO

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

With more chief financial officers acting as strategists and risk managers, boards should work closely with them and plan their succession.

Why CFOs Get Clawed in the Bear Market

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Everything from insensitive boards to personal liability for financial reports is making CFOs more apt to quit their jobs.