I recently had the pleasure of speaking on a panel at the CFO Magazine Symposium in Sydney. It was a fantastic event, with somewhere between…
CFO & The Board
A CFOs Edge For many years I have asked every aspiring director I mentor the same question. It has become one of my standard questions…
Group 2 ASRS reporting period begins 1 July 2026 with many CFOs waiting for the reporting period to begin, before turning their attention to it.
CFOs are expected to understand way more and way quicker than their predecessors... so is the modern CFO role becoming an impossible job?
Boards like to believe CFO appointments are unique. They are not. Jon Brett shares The Seven CFO Archetypes in his latest column for CFO Magazine…
It has felt, in recent months, like something has shifted...Is the CFO role truly at risk in the age of AI?
Jon Brett examines why influence in the CFO role is not about reporting the numbers, but shaping the decisions before they are made.
The beginning of a new year always creates a natural reset point for finance leaders. Priorities sharpen, expectations rise, and organisations look for clarity on…
Boardroom expert Jon Brett reflects on 2025 and shares his top boardroom learnings and key advice for CFOs as we approach the new year.
Board packs have ballooned, reaching 200 - 600 pages each month, leaving Directors struggling to digest. Jon Brett shares how CFOs can help!
Jon Brett shares his latest insights on 'What it takes to be a PE-Backed CFO'
Uncertainty is no longer the exception - it is the rule and the best CFOs don’t wait for certainty. They create it.
Leading Boardroom expert Jon Brett examines the risks and rewards for CFOs navigating AI
Donald Trump’s return to the White House has set off a chain reaction that every CFO and board director should be watching closely. It’s no…
Today CFOs are involved in almost all aspects of a business – financial, strategy, risk management, governance – which often places them at the centre…
There has been an increasing trend for A/NZ CFOs to move into the CEO role... Jon Brett shares his advice for CFOs with corner office…
What will boards be looking for from CFOs in 2025? Jon Brett shares the key boardroom priorities and expectations!
For many accomplished professionals, securing a board seat is a significant milestone. However, joining a board requires a considerable commitment. Jon Brett shares his latest…
How can the corporate world ensure equality across all levels of the workforce, and still ensure that the best and most suitable candidates are selected…
Latest exclusive Boardroom and Governance insights from Jon Brett as this month Jon examines underperforming boards in the age of ESG
Boardroom columnist and serial investor, Jon Brett shares his advice and experiences with CFOs on how businesses get valued.
Leading Boardroom expert and columnist, Jon Brett, shares his views on CEO & Executive Incentives, in his latest Column for CFO Magazine A/NZ.
Having a diverse board is necessary, and now demanded, but care has to be taken that the individuals are appointed to the board for the…
Leading NED and Boardroom expert, Jon Brett shares his latest insights with CFO Magazine A/NZ