GrowCFO Competency Framework

PART 1 of 3:

Foundation Skills

The first 15 questions relate to your Financial Controllership Skills which are essential requirements within your role and support all your other activities.

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Maintaining Records
Available values for Topic 1
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How would you rate your experience in chart of accounts?*
- Limited understanding of COA structure and its impact on financial reporting.
- Able to design and manage a COA that aligns with business needs and enhances financial analysis.
- Demonstrates expertise in optimizing COA for multi-entity environments and facilitating data consistency.
- Recognized as a subject matter expert, capable of designing and managing complex COA structures to support global operations.
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How would you rate your experience in bookkeeping?*
- Learning the fundamental principles of bookkeeping, responsible for basic data entry tasks and routine bookkeeping activities.
- Good understanding of bookkeeping principles and practices. Efficiently processes general ledger entries, reconciliations, and maintains accurate financial records.
- Comprehensive understanding of bookkeeping principles and practices. Effectively manages general ledger entries and reconciliations, including complex transactions, maintains accurate financial records.
- Mastery of bookkeeping principles and practices. Oversees all bookkeeping activity, and plays a critical role in maintaining financial accuracy and compliance.
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How would you rate your experience in technical accounting?*
- Some familiarity with GAAP/IFRS principles, able to record routine transactions and supports preparation of simple financial statements.
- Demonstrates a solid understanding of GAAP/IFRS principles and can apply them to complex transactions.
- Substantial experience and in-depth knowledge of accounting standards and regulations. Able to handle intricate accounting issues such as business combinations, consolidations, and complex financial instruments.
- Possesses an in-depth understanding of accounting complexities, advises on intricate accounting issues and ensures compliance with regulations. Competent in GAAP/IFRS conversions.
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How would you rate your experience in closing the books?*
- Contributes to timely month-end close by assisting with month-end tasks, basic data entry, and reconciling simple accounts.
- Efficiently manages month-end processes, responsible for more complex account reconciliations and ensures timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Orchestrates smooth month-end close, identifies bottlenecks, and implements process enhancements.
- Exhibits exceptional leadership in driving the month-end close, optimizing the process, and accelerating reporting. Articulates timely key insights to stakeholders.
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How would you rate your experience in advanced excel skills?*
- Basic proficiency in Excel functions and limited experience with data analysis and complex formulas.
- Demonstrates advanced Excel skills, using pivot tables, macros, and complex formulas.
- Applies advanced Excel skills efficiently to automate complex tasks and streamline data and processes.
- Go-to person for Excel wisdom, applying skills to automate complex tasks, streamline data and processes.
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Financial Operations
Available values for Topic 2
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How would you rate your experience in accounts payable?*
- Basic understanding of AP processes, responsible for data entry, verifying invoices, and ensuring accuracy in payment processing.
- Proficient in vendor management, ensuring accurate and timely payments, resolving payment discrepancies, and handling complex invoice approvals. Knowledge of AP policies and procedures.
- Efficiently manages AP function and streamlines AP workflows.
- Demonstrates expertise in optimizing AP operations, cash flows and managing vendor relationships.
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How would you rate your experience in accounts receivable?*
- Basic understanding of AR processes, responsible for data entry, invoicing and posting payments.
- Proficient in managing AR cycles, handling collections and resolving payment discrepancies. Knowledge of AR policies and procedures.
- Efficiently manages AR function and streamlines AR workflows. Designs and implements credit policies, analyzes aging reports and optimizes cash flows.
- Demonstrates expertise in optimizing AR operations, strategic credit risk management and leading collections strategies. Experienced in negotiating payment terms with customers.
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How would you rate your experience in overseeing payroll?*
- Basic data entry for payroll processing. Some familiarity with payroll software and calculations.
- Ensures accurate and timely payroll processing, adheres to labor laws and tax regulations. Handles payroll tax filings.
- Manages payroll complexities, including multi-state/country payrolls and executive compensation. Implements payroll policies and interprets complex labor regulations.
- Demonstrates mastery in payroll management and leads payroll process improvements. Expertise in handling payroll for large organizations and ensuring payroll compliance across diverse jurisdictions.
This field is required.
How would you rate your experience in cost control?*
- Basic understanding of cost control principles, tracking expenses, and maintaining records.
- Understanding of cost control principles, budget monitoring and cost variance analysis.
- Effectively monitors and controls costs, identifies cost-saving opportunities, and optimizes expenses.
- Exhibits exceptional cost control expertise, drives cost optimization projects, and improves overall financial performance.
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How would you rate your experience in finance software?*
- Basic use of financial software for routine tasks.
- Utilizes finance software efficiently for routine tasks, financial reporting, and data analysis.
- Leverages advanced features of finance software.
- Demonstrates mastery in diverse finance software applications, customizes solutions, and leads software implementation projects.
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Risks and Control
Available values for Topic 3
Simply count the total number of values someone can possibly achieve. Include all questions from this topic into one score.
How would you rate your experience in risk management?*
- Occasionally supports financial risk mitigation by identifying or documenting risks.
- Effectively assesses risks, and develops risk mitigation strategies across financial, operational and compliance risks. Collaborates across the finance team to address risks proactively.
- Plays a strategic role in risk management. Conducts comprehensive risk analysis, develops risk appetite frameworks, and monitors risk exposures proactively, engaging with relevant stakeholders.
- Demonstrates mastery in enterprise risk management, leading governance, risk and compliance strategies and audit initiatives. Provides strategic counsel to executive leadership on risk culture and management.
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How would you rate your experience in internal controls?*
- Basic understanding of internal controls, participating in control documentation and testing, and assisting with compliance procedures.
- Identifying control weaknesses, implementing control procedures, and conducting control testing and evaluations. Collaborating with teams to strengthen control environments.
- Designing and managing internal control frameworks, evaluating control effectiveness and leading control improvement initiatives.
- Developing organization-wide control strategies, assessing control risks, and overseeing internal control audits.
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How would you rate your experience in regulatory compliance?*
- Basic understanding of regulatory compliance, following established compliance procedures, and maintaining documentation.
- Applying regulatory knowledge to finance operations, assisting in compliance audits, and ensuring adherence to relevant laws and regulations.
- Designing and implementing organization-wide compliance programs, monitoring regulatory changes, and conducting compliance risk assessments.
- Leads compliance initiatives, providing expert guidance on complex regulatory matters, and interfacing with regulatory authorities. Drives a strong compliance culture.
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How would you rate your experience in data governance?*
- Supports team with data quality management and data privacy compliance.
- Implements data governance processes, ensures data accuracy, security, and adheres to data privacy regulations.
- Designs data governance frameworks, establishes data standards, and implements data access controls.
- Exhibits proficiency in data governance best practices, implements data governance tools, and oversees data governance strategy.
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How would you rate your experience in cash management?*
- Supports the team with optimizing cash flow and liquidity.
- Effectively manages cash flow, develops cash forecasting models, and optimizes working capital management.
- Implements cash flow improvement initiatives, manages cash buffers, and navigates cash flow challenges.
- Demonstrates mastery in cash management strategies, optimizes cash conversion cycles, and minimizes cash flow volatility.
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PART 2 of 3:

Implementation Skills

The next 15 questions relate to your Financial Controllership Implementation Skills which are essential for delivering the key responsibilities of a controllership role.

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Reporting
Available values for Topic 4
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How would you rate your experience in management information?*
- Supports the team with generating standard management reporting with financial and non-financial KPIs.
- Responsible for preparing and delivering accurate management reporting including financial and non-financial KPIs on a timely basis.
- Leads management reporting process. Proactively seeks process improvements, designs dynamic management dashboards, leverages data visualization tools.
- Drives management reporting initiatives. Expert in cutting edge technologies to continually improve impact and insight.
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How would you rate your experience in stakeholder reporting?*
- Understands reporting requirements for different audiences and assists the team with preparation.
- Tailors reports to meet the diverse needs of stakeholders in an efficient manner. Responsible for delivering stakeholder reporting on a timely basis.
- Collaborates with stakeholders to identify reporting needs. Streamlines reporting processes for optimal efficiency and addresses inquiries effectively.
- Excels in optimizing stakeholder reporting, expertly balancing conflicting needs and delivering efficiently.
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How would you rate your experience in financial statements?*
- Supports the team upon request with financial statement preparation, ensuring accuracy and clear documentation.
- Prepares accurate financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement), adheres to accounting standards.
- Leads preparation of consolidated financial statements with key input on critical accounting judgments.
- Demonstrates expertise in group financial reporting and ensures compliance with accounting standards. Leads discussion on critical accounting judgments.
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How would you rate your experience in managing audits?*
- Supports the team upon request with discussions with external auditors, preparing audit documentation and resolving queries.
- Effectively coordinates with auditors and addresses audit findings proactively.
- Manages complex audits, addressing multiple judgmental issues and ensuring timely completion.
- Leads successful audits, and fosters strong relationships with external auditors.
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How would you rate your experience in non-financial information?*
- Basic familiarity with non-financial information, supports the team with collation and organization.
- Manages the collation and inclusion of non-financial information in external reporting, collaborating with stakeholders across the organization.
- Develops comprehensive frameworks for the management and utilization of non-financial information, ensuring clear reporting criteria, accurate underlying data and appropriate governance.
- Strategically considers the management and utilization of non-financial information and its impact on the creation of future corporate value. Thought leader in the field, actively involved with discussion on emerging disclosure requirements.
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Catalyst for Change
Available values for Topic 5
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How would you rate your experience in optimizing processes?*
- Supports the team with identifying inefficiencies and implementing changes.
- Identifies process bottlenecks, initiates process optimization initiatives, and leads process reengineering projects.
- Demonstrates expertise in Lean/Six Sigma methodologies, streamlining workflows, and driving continuous improvement culture.
- Exhibits exceptional process optimization skills, successfully transforms business processes, and achieves operational excellence.
This field is required.
How would you rate your experience in data and analytics?*
- Limited data analysis experience, requires training on data utilization and insights generation.
- Conducts basic data analysis, derives meaningful insights from financial data, and presents data-driven recommendations.
- Utilizes advanced analytics tools, performs predictive modeling, and leverages data for strategic decision-making.
- Demonstrates mastery in big data analytics, applies machine learning algorithms, and extracts valuable business intelligence to drive transformation.
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How would you rate your experience in technology and automation?*
- Limited exposure to automation technologies, requires assistance in adopting automation solutions.
- Implements automation in routine financial tasks, utilizes finance software to optimize financial processes.
- Leverages solutions like robotic process automation (RPA) to streamline workflows, identifies opportunities for tech-driven efficiency gains.
- Exhibits exceptional technological acumen, drives digital transformation, and integrates advanced technologies like AI and blockchain.
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How would you rate your experience in change management?*
- Contributes to identifying opportunities for improvement and supports change projects.
- Acts as a catalyst for change, identifies areas for improvement, and actively participates in change initiatives.
- Demonstrates strong change management skills, leads change projects, and engages stakeholders to embrace transformation.
- Exhibits exceptional leadership in driving change, initiates transformative initiatives, and fosters a culture of continuous improvement.
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How would you rate your experience in business process outsourcing?*
- Basic understanding of outsourcing concepts, assisting with vendor selection, and supporting outsourcing processes.
- Manages outsourced relationships, monitoring vendor performance, and ensuring compliance with contractual agreements.
- Designs outsourcing strategies, assessing cost-benefit analyses, and optimizing outsourcing arrangements for efficiency and effectiveness.
- Leads complex outsourcing initiatives, negotiating contracts, and providing strategic insights to senior management on global outsourcing trends. Ensures seamless integration of outsourced functions.
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Specialist Activities
Available values for Topic 6
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How would you rate your experience in taxation?*
- Supports the team upon request with tax compliance, and basic tax return preparation.
- Demonstrates understanding of tax regulations, prepares tax returns, and handles routine tax matters.
- Manages complex tax planning, optimizes tax strategies, and stays updated on changing tax laws.
- Taxation expert, leads tax strategy development, and navigates international tax complexities.
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How would you rate your experience in treasury?*
- Basic understanding of treasury functions, assisting with cash management, and executing routine financial transactions upon request.
- Manages cash flow effectively and coordinates banking or other funding relationships.
- Develops treasury policies, optimizes capital structure, assesses financial risks, implements risk management strategies, and hedges foreign exchange exposure.
- Manages global treasury operations, optimizes capital structure, and leads successful financing initiatives. Oversees complex financial instruments and provides guidance on liquidity management.
This field is required.
How would you rate your experience in valuations?*
- Basic understanding of fair value accounting principles, assisting with fair value measurements, and data gathering upon request.
- Applies fair value methodologies, analyzes market data, and conducts fair value assessments for financial assets and liabilities.
- Leads fair value determinations for complex financial instruments and prepares fair value disclosures.
- Expert in complex fair value reporting such as purchase price allocations (PPA) and intangible asset valuation, share based payments, impairment reviews and lease accounting.
This field is required.
How would you rate your experience in procurement?*
- Supports the team with vendor management and cost negotiations upon request.
- Manages procurement processes, negotiates favorable contracts, and identifies cost-saving opportunities.
- Implements procurement best practices, optimizes supplier relationships, and integrates sustainable procurement strategies.
- Procurement leader, designs strategic sourcing frameworks, and drives supply chain efficiency.
This field is required.
How would you rate your experience in finance transformation?*
- Supports finance transformation initiatives and adapts to new processes and technologies.
- Engages in finance transformation initiatives, contributes financial expertise to transformation projects, and embraces new processes and technologies.
- Demonstrates active involvement in finance transformation initiatives, seeks opportunities for improvement, drives change adoption, and embraces technological advancements.
- Exhibits exceptional leadership in finance transformation, leads finance teams through change, and champions innovation to optimize finance.
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PART 3 of 3:

Impact Skills

The final 15 questions relate to your impact skills which play a hugely significant role in the effectiveness of your day-to-day activities.

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Personal Effectiveness
Available values for Topic 7
Simply count the total number of values someone can possibly achieve. Include all questions from this topic into one score.
How would you rate your experience in time management?*
- Proactively seeks input to help with prioritizing tasks and meets deadlines effectively.
- Manages time efficiently, sets priorities, and allocates resources to achieve tasks within specified timelines.
- Demonstrates effective time optimization, delegates tasks, and balances competing priorities.
- Exhibits exceptional time mastery and consistently delivers high-quality results within tight timeframes.
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How would you rate your experience in attention to detail?*
- Demonstrates basic attention to detail in routine financial tasks, such as data entry and basic reconciliations.
- Displays heightened attention to detail, performs accurate calculations, conducts thorough reviews and maintains high standards of precision.
- Exhibits meticulous attention to detail in financial reporting, audits, and compliance reviews. Identifies potential errors and inconsistencies in financial data.
- Demonstrates exceptional eye for detail. Ensures a high level of accuracy in high-stakes financial transactions and critical decision-making processes.
This field is required.
How would you rate your experience in problem-solving?*
- Able to identify problems but may need guidance in bringing solutions.
- Applies analytical thinking to solve problems, demonstrating resourcefulness in identifying solutions.
- Skilled problem solver demonstrating confidence in navigating ambiguity.
- Excels in tackling complex problems, navigating ambiguity, and orchestrating innovative solutions for transformative outcomes.
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How would you rate your experience in project management?*
- Supports with project management, assisting with coordination and maintaining documentation.
- Manages financial projects effectively, sets clear objectives, and oversees project timelines and deliverables.
- Leads cross-functional financial projects, mitigates risks, and ensures successful project completion within budget.
- Demonstrates exceptional project leadership on large-scale finance initiatives.
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How would you rate your experience being a continuous learner?*
- Follows an organized learning program.
- Actively pursues professional development, stays updated on industry trends, and seeks knowledge expansion.
- Embraces continuous learning culture, attends relevant workshops, and acquires certifications to enhance financial expertise.
- Exhibits commitment to lifelong learning and engages in thought leadership.
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Commercial Mindset
Available values for Topic 8
Simply count the total number of values someone can possibly achieve. Include all questions from this topic into one score.
How would you rate your understanding of your business acumen?*
- Building an understanding of the organization’s operations and goals.
- Demonstrates a solid understanding of the organization's business model, operations, and key value drivers.
- Exhibits a comprehensive knowledge of the business environment and factors influencing financial performance.
- Possesses an intimate understanding of the entire business ecosystem, the interaction with the finance function and factors influencing financial performance.
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How would you rate your market knowledge?*
- Starting to build insight on market dynamics to improve ability to contextualize activities.
- Keeps abreast of industry trends, leveraging market insights to inform finance outputs.
- Demonstrates a deep understanding of market forces, analyzing competitor behavior, and anticipating market opportunities and risks.
- Maintains an ongoing comprehensive understanding of competitors, market and regulatory trends, proactively identifying impacts on finance.
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How would you rate your experience in cross-firm network?*
- Initiating basic networking efforts, connecting with colleagues within the department.
- Cultivates cross-functional network, actively participating in interdepartmental events and initiatives.
- Develops a wide cross-functional network across the organization, seeks mentorship and collaboration opportunities.
- Leverages extensive network for career advancements and knowledge-sharing. Leads cross-functional collaboration initiatives.
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How would you rate your experience in support decision-making?*
- Supports team in preparing for decision-making discussions. Proficient: Actively participates in decision-making processes, providing relevant financial context and presenting alternatives.
- Actively participates in decision-making processes, providing relevant financial context and presenting alternatives.
- Engages in decision-making discussions, collaborating with stakeholders, and offering well-informed financial insights to drive optimal choices. Opinions are highly valued by others.
- A go-to partner consulted for problem-solving and dealing with challenging circumstances. Leads decision-making discussions, leveraging deep financial knowledge, and providing transformative insights for long-term success.
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How would you rate your experience as a strategic thinker?*
- Building an understanding of the organization’s strategy, industry and competitive landscape.
- Considers how team and departmental activity aligns with long-term organizational strategy. Brings new ideas as a result of understanding the bigger picture.
- Formulates visionary thoughts based on breadth of specialist and generalist knowledge and interdisciplinary thinking.
- Expert ability to leverage breadth of specialist and generalist knowledge to analyze complex situations, anticipate outcomes and bring visionary insights.
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Soft Skills
Available values for Topic 9
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How would you rate the quality of your communication?*
- Able to articulate simple concepts effectively, listens to feedback and ensures there are no misunderstandings with stakeholders.
- Communicates financial information clearly, adapting the message to various stakeholders with varying financial literacy. Actively listens and engages in productive discussions.constructed views, using powerful examples to illustrate key points and actively listen to other people’s views.
- Demonstrates persuasive communication, influencing stakeholders, and facilitating productive discussions.
- Masters exceptional communication, translating complex financial concepts into accessible narratives for diverse audiences and leading impactful discussions.
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How would you rate your relationship-building skills?*
- Starting to build relationships by establishing trust and credibility.
- Builds positive relationships with stakeholders, fostering trust, and establishing credibility through strong communication.
- Nurtures relationships with key stakeholders, building trust and demonstrating empathy.
- Masters relationship building, becoming a trusted advisor, and forging long-term partnerships that drive organizational success.
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How would you rate your levels of stakeholder management?*
- Demonstrates an awareness of varying stakeholder requirements and preferences. Supports the team with addressing stakeholders' needs and expectations.
- Manages stakeholders effectively, adapting to meet varying requirements and balancing conflicting interests.
- Engages stakeholders proactively, identifies objectives, addresses concerns proactively, and gains buy-in.
- Excels in navigating complex and multifaceted stakeholder needs. Demonstrates exceptional ability to gather nuanced perspectives and translate them into impactful strategies and actions.
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How would you rate your experience in conflict resolution?*
- Has limited experience in handling conflicts among stakeholders; preliminary considerations of how to approach diplomatically.
- Addresses conflicts diplomatically, resolving issues, and restoring alignment to facilitate effective decision-making.
- Manages conflicts adeptly, navigating competing interests, and driving consensus to reach mutually beneficial solutions.
- Serves as a conflict resolution expert, transforming challenges into opportunities, and fostering a harmonious and productive stakeholder environment.
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How would you rate your experience in people management?*
- Limited experience in managing others, building awareness of what makes a successful team.
- Demonstrates basic people management skills, providing guidance and support to team members for improved performance.
- Leads and motivates, fostering a collaborative culture to achieve team goals.
- Masters exceptional people management, inspiring high-performance teams, and developing talent to drive financial excellence.
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Segmentation
What type of company do you work for?*
- Owner-managed
- VC-backed
- PE-backed
- Employee-owned
- Listed
- Other
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What team do you currently work in? (if you are in between roles then please pick your previous role or desired future role)*
- Financial Control
- FP&A
- FinOps
- Treasury
- Tax
- Finance Business Partnering
- Commercial Finance
- Finance Transformation
- Corporate Development/M&A
- Specialist
- Other
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Which of the following best describes your role?*
- Finance Leader
- Directly Report into Finance Leader
- Manager
- Senior Analyst
- Analyst
- Other
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Job title*
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Company website*
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What is the turnover of the company or division that you work in?*
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What industry do you operate in?*
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What country do you work in?*
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Company name*
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What is the size of your finance team?
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Maintaining Records - Over
Strong maintaining records skills brings numerous advantages to your role. A well-organized and comprehensive Chart of Accounts allows you to easily categorize financial transactions, providing a clear picture of the company's financial health and enabling informed decision-making. Efficient bookkeeping ensures accurate recording of financial transactions, ensuring compliance with regulations and facilitating the preparation of financial statements and reports. Your expertise in technical accounting equips you to handle complex accounting principles and transactions, reducing the risk of errors and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Mastering the process of closing the books allows you to efficiently wrap up financial activities at month-end or year-end, providing timely and accurate financial statements for management and stakeholders. Additionally, your advanced Excel skills enable you to analyze large datasets, create complex financial models, and generate insightful reports, empowering you to make data-driven decisions and contribute strategically to the company's success.
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Having weaker than average maintaining records skills can hinder your ability to accurately record financial transactions and maintain essential records, leading to potential compliance issues and financial mismanagement. To address this skills gap, consider seeking guidance from experienced colleagues or mentors to learn best practices and enhance your expertise. Gaining more work experience in handling complex financial records and enrolling in relevant training programs can further strengthen your skills, enabling you to efficiently manage financial data and contribute to the success of your organization's financial operations.
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Financial Operations - Over
Possessing strong financial operations skills is vital for maintaining the financial health and efficiency of your organization. Expertise in Accounts Payable ensures smooth vendor management, timely payments, and optimized cash flow. Proficiency in Accounts Receivable enables you to effectively manage client invoicing, monitor outstanding balances, and reduce payment delays, enhancing overall cash management. Additionally, overseeing payroll effectively is crucial for accurate and timely employee compensation, compliance with tax regulations, and fostering employee satisfaction. By excelling in cost control, you can identify cost-saving opportunities, optimize budget allocation, and contribute to overall profitability. Lastly, leveraging finance software efficiently empowers you to streamline financial processes, analyze data more comprehensively, and make data-driven decisions for improved financial performance. With strong financial operations skills, you play a critical role in driving the financial success and stability of your organization.
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FInancial Operations - Under
Possessing weaker than average financial operations skills may lead to inefficiencies in managing the day-to-day financial activities, potentially resulting in inaccuracies and delays in financial reporting and decision-making processes. To address this skills gap, you can seek guidance from experienced colleagues and industry experts, participate in workshops or webinars to gain practical insights, and consider pursuing professional training courses to enhance your expertise in financial operations, such as process optimization and best practices. Gaining more work experience in diverse financial environments can also provide valuable opportunities to refine your skills and knowledge, allowing you to become a more proficient and effective financial controllership professional.
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Risks and Controls - Over
As a financial controllership professional, possessing strong risks and controls skills is paramount to your role's success. With effective risk management, you can identify potential threats and implement mitigation strategies, safeguarding the organization's financial health and reputation. Understanding internal procedures enables you to streamline processes, optimize efficiency, and minimize errors in financial operations, fostering a culture of compliance and reliability. Having expertise in regulatory compliance ensures that your organization adheres to relevant financial laws and reporting standards, mitigating legal risks and potential penalties. Strong data governance skills enable you to maintain data accuracy, integrity, and security, supporting sound decision-making based on reliable information. Efficient cash management empowers you to optimize working capital, enhance liquidity, and make strategic investments, contributing to the organization's financial stability and growth. By honing your risks and controls skills, you can confidently navigate financial complexities and provide valuable insights that strengthen your organization's financial foundation.
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Having weaker than average risks and controls skills as a financial controllership professional can lead to increased exposure to financial risks and inadequate compliance, potentially impacting the company's reputation and financial stability. To address this gap, you should seek opportunities to learn from experienced professionals, participate in relevant workshops or webinars, gain hands-on experience in risk assessment and internal controls, and consider pursuing specialized training or certifications in risk management and governance. By enhancing your skills in this area, you can better safeguard the organization's assets, strengthen internal controls, and contribute to a robust risk management framework.
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Reporting - Over
Having strong reporting skills is paramount to your role's effectiveness and impact on the organization. With adeptness in generating management information, you can provide valuable insights into financial performance and key metrics, aiding decision-making at all levels of the company. Proficient in stakeholder reporting, you ensure clear and concise communication of financial results to various stakeholders, fostering transparency and trust. Your mastery in preparing financial statements is vital for compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements, presenting accurate financial data to investors, management, and external parties. As you oversee audits, your reporting skills enable you to work seamlessly with auditors, facilitating a smooth and comprehensive audit process. Additionally, adeptness in handling non-financial data reporting enhances your ability to incorporate qualitative information, such as sustainability metrics, into performance analysis, providing a holistic view of the organization's progress. Your strong reporting skills equip you to be a strategic financial leader, guiding the organization towards success with data-driven insights and well-informed decision-making.
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Reporting - Under
Having weaker than average reporting skills can hinder your ability to provide accurate and timely financial information to stakeholders, leading to missed opportunities for informed decision-making and strategic planning. It may also create compliance issues for regulatory reporting and has the potential to damage your relationship with investors, bankers, industry bodies, and other key external stakeholders. To address this skills gap, consider seeking mentorship from experienced financial controllership professionals, gaining exposure to diverse reporting scenarios through cross-functional collaboration, and enrolling in relevant training courses to enhance your reporting proficiency. By continuously improving your reporting skills, you can elevate your effectiveness and add substantial value to your organization's financial performance and strategic growth.
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Catalyst For Change - Over
Possessing strong catalyst for change skills can be a game-changer for your role and the entire finance function. Your ability to optimize processes ensures streamlined workflows, reduced inefficiencies, and improved accuracy in financial reporting. Leveraging data and analytics allows you to gain deeper insights into financial trends and patterns, enabling data-driven decision-making and enhancing overall business performance. Moreover, being proficient in technology and automation empowers you to embrace innovative tools and systems that expedite financial processes, leading to enhanced productivity and cost savings. Your adeptness in change management is instrumental in successfully implementing finance transformation initiatives, driving seamless organizational transitions and ensuring smooth adoption of new technologies and processes. Lastly, your expertise in outsourcing operations enables you to strategically reallocate resources, optimize financial performance, and contribute to the long-term growth and success of your organization. By honing these all skills, you can establish yourself as a trusted strategic partner, driving positive transformation and delivering impactful results.
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Having weaker catalyst for change skills may limit your ability to drive strategic initiatives and adapt to evolving market conditions effectively. Your role in leading finance transformations and implementing change initiatives may become challenging, hindering your team's growth and overall organizational success. Strengthening your catalyst for change skills will enable you to inspire innovation, build resilience, and navigate transformational challenges with confidence. To address this skills gap, seek mentorship from change management experts, actively participate in transformation projects, and invest in professional development programs focusing on change leadership. Embracing a growth mindset and learning from others' experiences will empower you to become a transformative force within your organization and beyond. With dedication and continuous learning, you'll be well-equipped to lead successful finance transformations and create a lasting impact on your team and the business as a whole.
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Specialist Activities - Over
Having strong specialist activities skills, such as taxation, treasury, valuations, procurement, and finance transformation, empowers you to excel in your role and drive strategic value for the organization. Your expertise in taxation ensures compliance with complex tax regulations and maximizes tax efficiency, ultimately optimizing the company's financial performance and mitigating tax-related risks. Additionally, your proficiency in treasury management enables you to manage cash flows effectively, make informed investment decisions, and minimize financial risks associated with liquidity. With a solid understanding of valuations, you can accurately assess the worth of assets, investments, or potential acquisitions, providing crucial insights for strategic decision-making. Your expertise in procurement helps you streamline the purchasing process, negotiate favorable contracts, and control costs, contributing to increased operational efficiency and improved financial outcomes. Lastly, your knowledge of finance transformation equips you to drive organizational change, implementing innovative processes and systems that enhance financial efficiency, accuracy, and transparency.
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Specialist Activities - Under
Having weaker specialist activities skills as a financial controllership professional may hinder your ability to effectively deliver or manage critical financial activities such as taxation, treasury, valuations, procurement, and finance transformation initiatives. This could lead to inefficiencies in financial processes, missed growth opportunities, and increased financial risks for the organization. To address this skills gap, consider seeking specialized training, collaborating with subject matter experts, and actively engaging in projects that involve these areas to gain hands-on experience and expertise. By strengthening your specialist skills, you'll be better equipped to optimize financial operations and contribute significantly to your organization's success.
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Personal Effectiveness - Over
Having strong personal effectiveness skills is pivotal for your success in managing various responsibilities efficiently. Effective time management ensures you prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and handle critical financial processes seamlessly. Paying attention to detail is crucial to avoid errors in financial reports and analysis, providing accurate data for decision-making. As a financial controllership professional, your adept problem-solving skills enable you to identify and resolve complex financial issues swiftly, ensuring smooth financial operations. Proficient project management allows you to lead finance-related initiatives effectively, overseeing their successful implementation and achieving organizational goals. Being a continuous learner equips you with the ability to stay updated with the latest financial regulations, technology advancements, and industry trends, enabling you to adapt to dynamic business environments and drive continuous improvement. Developing and leveraging these personal effectiveness skills can lead to greater efficiency, precision, and effectiveness in your role, making you a valuable asset to your organization.
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Having weaker personal effectiveness skills as a financial controllership professional may lead to missed deadlines, errors in financial reporting, and difficulty managing multiple tasks effectively. This may hinder your ability to manage time efficiently and handle challenges with resilience. To address this skills gap, focus on time management techniques, pay close attention to details, and develop problem-solving abilities to tackle complex challenges. Embrace a proactive approach to project management and foster a continuous learning mindset to enhance your overall effectiveness in your role. Additionally, actively seek out projects and responsibilities that allow you to exercise and strengthen your personal effectiveness skills. Consider seeking feedback from peers and supervisors to continuously improve your effectiveness. By investing in your personal effectiveness, you can become an even more valuable asset to your organization and elevate your role.
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Commercial Mindset - Over
Your strong commercial mindset greatly impacts your ability to excel in various aspects of your role. When maintaining records, your business acumen enables you to understand the financial implications of different transactions, ensuring accurate and relevant record-keeping aligned with the organization's strategic goals. Additionally, your market knowledge allows you to identify emerging trends or risks that may impact financial operations, making your record-keeping more responsive and insightful. In financial operations, a commercial mindset allows you to see beyond the numbers and comprehend the broader business context. This perspective helps you optimize financial processes, enhance efficiency, and drive cost-saving initiatives. When dealing with risks and controls, your cross-firm network enables you to collaborate with various departments, ensuring robust controls and mitigating financial risks throughout the organization. A strong commercial mindset empowers you to generate meaningful insights from your financial reports and effectively communicate them to stakeholders, positioning you as an informed decision-maker. When it comes to driving catalyst for change, your strategic thinking skills allow you to identify opportunities for financial transformation, implement innovative solutions, and influence positive change across the organization.
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In your role as a financial controllership professional, having a weaker than average commercial mindset can hinder your ability to make informed decisions that align with the organization's strategic goals. This could lead to missed growth prospects and inefficient financial operations. It may result in missed opportunities for process optimization, cost control, and value creation, limiting your ability to support business growth and impact. To address such a skills gap, consider seeking mentorship from seasoned finance professionals or attending workshops and webinars on business acumen and strategic thinking. Additionally, gaining more work experience in cross-functional projects can provide valuable insights into the broader business context, enhancing your commercial mindset. By investing in developing your commercial mindset, you'll not only elevate your value as a financial controllership professional but also drive long-term positive impact on your organization's financial performance and overall success. Embrace the opportunity to continuously learn and grow, as it will undoubtedly pave the way for a successful and fulfilling finance career.
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Possessing strong soft skills is paramount to your success in the role. Effective communication allows you to convey complex financial information clearly and confidently to various stakeholders, fostering trust and collaboration. Building strong relationships enables you to establish rapport with colleagues, executives, and external partners, enhancing teamwork and cooperation for smoother financial operations. Stakeholder management skills empower you to understand the needs and expectations of different parties, ensuring their concerns are addressed and aligned with financial objectives. Proficient conflict resolution capabilities help you navigate challenging situations, such as budget disagreements or project delays, promoting a harmonious work environment and maintaining productivity. Additionally, adept people management allows you to lead and inspire your finance team, cultivating a positive culture that fosters growth and development. With strong soft skills, you become a well-rounded and influential financial controllership professional, not only proficient in financial matters but also capable of building meaningful connections and effectively leading your team to drive exceptional performance and achieve organizational goals.
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When your soft skills are below average, it may hinder effective communication with stakeholders during financial records maintenance, financial operations management, risk assessments, and reporting. Miscommunication and lack of rapport may lead to misunderstandings and inefficiencies in financial processes. Underdeveloped soft skills also make it much harder to obtain people’s buy-in and implement change initiatives. To address this skills gap, consider seeking mentorship from experienced professionals, observing role models who excel at these skills, participating in workshops or seminars, and actively engaging in cross-functional collaborations to enhance your soft skills and become a well-rounded financial controllership professional. Continuous learning and gaining real-world experience will undoubtedly elevate your capabilities and impact as a financial leader in these critical areas.
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