Robin Freestone lists the main characteristics of a great CFO or Finance Director:
Be honest
Be right
Have access to great data and use it to make informed decisions
Great Judgement
Be Bold
Be lucky
Be Prepared
Trust your own instinct
It really is that simple. These work whether you’re dealing with investors, clients, internal customers within your organisation or your own colleagues and staff.
Source: How to be a great CFO By Robin Freestone
Robin Freestone is CFO at Pearson Group and chairman of the Hundred Group of FTSE CFOs.
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