9 skills CFOs will need to be successful in the future

1. CFOs must become analytics wizards.

The current role of the CFO is very transactional. However, that is starting to change. Noah says CFOs are quickly becoming more analytical at their core.

2. CFOs must manage an increasing amount of risk.

3. CFOs must adapt to new technology.

4. CFOs must become better at managing people.

Noah says you have to use your technical skills in the context of the business to influence people and to lead change.

5. The CFO of the future must guide decisions in a politically charged atmosphere.

6. CFOs must manage big data as a large part of business operations.

7. CFOs will make effective decisions with analytics from outside of the enterprise.

8. CFOs need to understand business drivers and the underlying non-financial information that drives the financials of their company.

9. Hiring decisions will become a major part of the job for future CFOs.

CFOs will need to drive talent acquisition and retention.

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