From financing to scaling: What really matters to CFOs in high-growth companies

About this episode

This episode discusses the evolving role of CFOs in high-growth companies and the strategies for building effective finance functions.

In this episode, Remo Gerber (SkyCell) and Fabienne Doerig (CFO expert and consultant) discuss the challenges and strategies involved in building and scaling finance functions in fast-growing companies. The two share their experiences from different growth phases, from startups to billion-dollar organizations, and provide insights into the role of the CFO, process automation, successful fundraising tactics, and the importance of team building and system implementations. They also shed light on how CFOs can master the balancing act between being a strategic business partner and an operational gatekeeper. What you'll take away from this episode: The changing role of the CFO: From operational gatekeeper to strategic business partner who not only delivers numbers but also drives growth. Automation and systems: Why it's crucial to analyze the IT landscape carefully and implement the right systems—and how to avoid mistakes in the process. Forecasting and KPI alignment: The art of combining operational and financial figures to make better decisions. Fundraising strategies: How to manage the process, keep multiple options open, and ensure that the money actually ends up in the account…

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Host: Fabian Tausch

Guests: Remo Gerber, Fabienne Doerig

Topics covered

• CFO role
• finance functions
• scaling companies
• fundraising strategies
• team building
• process automation

Keywords

• CFO
• finance
• scaling
• automation
• fundraising
• team building
• KPI

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: SkyCell