Financial Strategies & Management Archives - The Financial Executives Journal

The Intelligence Gap: Why More Information Isn’t Producing Better Decisions

There is a revolution happening in the financial advisory space and most mid-market executives are either unaware of it, underprepared for it, or leaving a competitive advantage on the table because of…

Financial Strategies & Management

Kevin D. Patrick

7 mins read

Are We Heading for Another 2008?

Finance leaders should be vigilant in seeking to understand where systemic risks are building, and how resilient their organization is in navigating volatile markets. Should we be concerned about current events? There…

Financial Strategies & Management

Alan Lester

3 mins read

Cryptocurrency Explained: Key Developments in 2025 and Outlook for 2026

Cryptocurrency Explained: Key Developments in 2025 and Outlook for 2026 An Overview of Cryptocurrency Cryptocurrency, often referred to simply as "crypto," is a form of digital or virtual money that uses cryptography…

Financial Strategies & Management·Technology

Alan Lester

5 mins read

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Your Greatest Asset: Turning Generative AI into a Strategic Finance Partner

Use AI to amplify your expertise, accelerate decisions, and strengthen your leadership impact. As financial leaders, we’re often seen as the guardians of certainty in a world of constant change. We’re expected…

AI & Process Automation·Financial Strategies & Management·Technology

Ray Zaso

4 mins read

Smarter SPIFs: A Strategic Approach to Sales Incentives

You’re walking through a mall when you see a sign—“Flash Sale! 50% Off for the Next 2 Hours!” Suddenly, something you weren’t even considering buying feels urgent. The deal is right there,…

Financial Strategies & Management

Jason Kofman,Leo Rocha

12 mins read

Steering from Tactical to Strategic for Long-term Success

You can’t escape the reality of large-scale layoffs, hiring freezes, budget cuts and delayed implementation of initiatives – companies scaling back to meet earnings targets. One cannot help wondering why this perpetual…

Financial Strategies & Management

Lynn Gargano

5 mins read

Different media tools under a crown – Content is king — Photo by Michael Bud / Sora

The Financial Core of the Media Model – Content is King

In today’s rapidly evolving media landscape, content is not just king—it’s the entire kingdom. As industries across the board adopt subscription-based revenue models, the financial strategy behind content distribution becomes a key…

Financial Strategies & Management

George Berbari

3 mins read

Going Beyond EBIDTA: Building an Effective Cash Management Culture in 2025

Building a cash culture is difficult and requires team effort. Achieving this cultural change should be considered a worthy goal, especially when a company is facing an uncertain business or banking environment.…

Financial Strategies & Management·Treasury

Bruce Lynn

3 mins read

Strengthening CMO-CFO Collaboration

In an important session of The Financial Executives Networking Group (FENG), two notable thought leaders, Mark Sue and Reed Berglund, unraveled transformative insights on fostering synergy between CFOs and CMOs. Given their…

Corporate Governance·Financial Strategies & Management

Michael Bud,The FENG

3 mins read

Acing the Financial Game in Manufacturing

At a recent gathering of the Manufacturing Special Interest Group (SIG) of The Financial Executives Networking Group (The FENG), financial virtuosos Mark Sue and Scott Meyers dispensed some valuable wisdom on the…

Financial Strategies & Management

Michael Bud,The FENG

2 mins read