Sustainability and digital transformation are redefining the role of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), pushing it beyond the traditional boundaries of financial management. In a world where ESG data and emerging technologies are increasingly central, the CFO becomes a key player in creating sustainable value and managing risk.
The study by Daniela Mancini and Francesco Bellini, published in ANDAF Magazine, explores how CFOs are tackling these challenges by integrating digitalisation into business processes and adopting a more strategic approach to sustainability. The article provides an overview of the new skills required, the role of data in corporate reporting, and the opportunities presented by advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and blockchain.
How can CFOs leverage these tools to enhance corporate governance? What are the best practices for effectively integrating sustainability into financial processes? Delve deeper into these issues by reading the full article on our website.
Article title:
“Un approccio integrato alla gestione dell’informazione aziendale. Sostenibilità e digitalizzazione nel futuro dei CFO”
Authors: Daniela Mancini, Francesco Bellini
Journal: ANDAF Magazine, Year 21, No. 2 – April 2024
Abstract:
The article explores the evolving role of Chief Financial Officers in the context of the growing importance of sustainability and digitalisation in corporate strategies. Through an in-depth analysis, it discusses how CFOs are actively integrating sustainable practices and advanced digital technologies to lead corporate transformation towards more responsible business models. It highlights the importance of an interdisciplinary approach to corporate reporting, emphasising the challenges and opportunities that digitalisation and sustainability present for the finance function. The article offers a comprehensive overview of how CFOs can leverage sustainability data and emerging technologies to improve reporting, risk management, and sustainable value creation, as well as the skills required to navigate this dynamic environment.
