What’s the Biggest Barrier Finance Needs to Overcome?

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Only 5% of respondents say their Finance organization is delivering Game Changing Value today?

But, 42% say there’s potential to deliver game-changing value.

What’s that about?

Find out.  www2.apqc.org/l/4922/2012-09-19/bb7f9

A study conducted by APQC and EPM Channel argues that CFOs must now double-down on their investments in finance team training and development. The sense of urgency stems from a disconnect between finding those employees with the skills needed for high-level analysis and business-partnering skills, and finance professionals who have those skills.

Join us for October’s FM Community Call for a discussion of research findings and steps to take to address this growing problem. Topics will include:

  • The reasons behind a worrisome gap between the potential value the finance organization can deliver to its stakeholders and the value now being delivered.
  • What’s holding finance back from producing meaningful analysis?
  • What skills and capabilities are needed for finance to be a stronger business partner?
  • Best practices in finance talent training and development.

Learn more and register: 
www2.apqc.org/l/4922/2012-09-19/bb7f9

 

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