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9 LESSONS FROM
CFOS WHO LEAD
HOW TO GET AHEAD IN FINANCE
LEADERSHIP .STRATEGY . BUSINESS
To get ahead in finance, the best advice
is from those who are already there. Read
on for 9 big lessons from talented CFOs.
LEADERSHIP .STRATEGY . BUSINESS
LEADERSHIP .STRATEGY . BUSINESS
Many people think finance is the domain
of the bean-counters, but finance is really
everybody’s business. It’s about leadership,
bringing people on a journey and all
contributing to that one outcome.
LEARN MORE
Lily Viertmann FCPA
CFO, Department of the Environment, Australia Finance
LEADERSHIP .STRATEGY . BUSINESS
You have to be motivated, passionate
and persistent to get where you want
to go. Once you’re there, you have to
be patient, focused and engaged with
stakeholders. If you don’t do both,
you might get there, but you’ll fall
over pretty quickly.
LEARN MORE
Wayne Stokes FCPA
CFO, Carnival Australia
LEADERSHIP .STRATEGY . BUSINESS
Make sure you understand what’s going
on across the business, outside of finance,
then use the numbers to tell that story. You
add value by providing insight around the
future implications of what’s happening
and its impact on performance.
LEARN MORE
Kylie Archer CPA
CFO, Seafolly
LEADERSHIP .STRATEGY . BUSINESS
Have a positive mindset and
attitude – and never wait for your
boss to give you instructions.
Be proactive as it’s always easier
to set the pace rather than run
after another person. Never be
insecure or defensive. Be sincere,
gracious, patient and confident. 
LEARN MORE
Tan Wee Ko FCPA
CFO, Challenger
LEADERSHIP .STRATEGY . BUSINESS
Most good things are harder than they
might appear at the outset; there will
always be hard yards ahead. Show trust and
let good people do good things. Also, you
have to connect the story to the numbers.
LEARN MORE
Scott Dilley FCPA
CFO, Department of Social Services
LEADERSHIP .STRATEGY . BUSINESS
Take on the challenges others won’t.
Don’t be put off because it’s hard or
dirty – it will become an opportunity.
If you get bored, get out.
LEARN MORE
Andrew Clark FCPA
CFO, Airservices Australia
LEADERSHIP .STRATEGY . BUSINESS
Be bold. Have the courage to
change industries because skills
are transferable. You’ll learn
about a whole new world.
LEARN MORE
Nicole Peck CPA
CFO, Barwon Health
LEADERSHIP .STRATEGY . BUSINESS
You need a great team. How to build a
great team, with diversity of thinking –
you don’t want a bunch of “yes” people
– is one of the most important things to
learn as a leader.
LEARN MORE
Laura Lillas FCPA
CFO, Partners in Performance
LEADERSHIP .STRATEGY . BUSINESS
One of the worst things you can do as
a senior leader is not be approachable.
You become like the emperor with
no clothes – no one tells you what
the problems are, they only tell you
the good news or what they think
you want to hear.
LEARN MORE
David Spong FCPA
CFO, Ericsson
LEADERSHIP .STRATEGY . BUSINESS
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9 lessons from CFOs who lead

  • 1. 9 LESSONS FROM CFOS WHO LEAD HOW TO GET AHEAD IN FINANCE LEADERSHIP .STRATEGY . BUSINESS
  • 2. To get ahead in finance, the best advice is from those who are already there. Read on for 9 big lessons from talented CFOs. LEADERSHIP .STRATEGY . BUSINESS
  • 4. Many people think finance is the domain of the bean-counters, but finance is really everybody’s business. It’s about leadership, bringing people on a journey and all contributing to that one outcome. LEARN MORE Lily Viertmann FCPA CFO, Department of the Environment, Australia Finance LEADERSHIP .STRATEGY . BUSINESS
  • 5. You have to be motivated, passionate and persistent to get where you want to go. Once you’re there, you have to be patient, focused and engaged with stakeholders. If you don’t do both, you might get there, but you’ll fall over pretty quickly. LEARN MORE Wayne Stokes FCPA CFO, Carnival Australia LEADERSHIP .STRATEGY . BUSINESS
  • 6. Make sure you understand what’s going on across the business, outside of finance, then use the numbers to tell that story. You add value by providing insight around the future implications of what’s happening and its impact on performance. LEARN MORE Kylie Archer CPA CFO, Seafolly LEADERSHIP .STRATEGY . BUSINESS
  • 7. Have a positive mindset and attitude – and never wait for your boss to give you instructions. Be proactive as it’s always easier to set the pace rather than run after another person. Never be insecure or defensive. Be sincere, gracious, patient and confident.  LEARN MORE Tan Wee Ko FCPA CFO, Challenger LEADERSHIP .STRATEGY . BUSINESS
  • 8. Most good things are harder than they might appear at the outset; there will always be hard yards ahead. Show trust and let good people do good things. Also, you have to connect the story to the numbers. LEARN MORE Scott Dilley FCPA CFO, Department of Social Services LEADERSHIP .STRATEGY . BUSINESS
  • 9. Take on the challenges others won’t. Don’t be put off because it’s hard or dirty – it will become an opportunity. If you get bored, get out. LEARN MORE Andrew Clark FCPA CFO, Airservices Australia LEADERSHIP .STRATEGY . BUSINESS
  • 10. Be bold. Have the courage to change industries because skills are transferable. You’ll learn about a whole new world. LEARN MORE Nicole Peck CPA CFO, Barwon Health LEADERSHIP .STRATEGY . BUSINESS
  • 11. You need a great team. How to build a great team, with diversity of thinking – you don’t want a bunch of “yes” people – is one of the most important things to learn as a leader. LEARN MORE Laura Lillas FCPA CFO, Partners in Performance LEADERSHIP .STRATEGY . BUSINESS
  • 12. One of the worst things you can do as a senior leader is not be approachable. You become like the emperor with no clothes – no one tells you what the problems are, they only tell you the good news or what they think you want to hear. LEARN MORE David Spong FCPA CFO, Ericsson LEADERSHIP .STRATEGY . BUSINESS
  • 13. Sign up for the fortnightly INTHEBLACK e-newsletter and get a complimentary eBook, “Masters of Strategy: 7 leaders shaping the world of business”. LIKEWHATYOU’REREADING?
  • 14. Usual end slide LEADERSHIP .STRATEGY . BUSINESS INTHEBLACK.COM