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The Role of the CFO
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This document is the property of Scientrix Holdings Limited (“Scientrix”). It contains confidential and proprietary information and is not be disclosed outside your organization. Any use or reproduction of this document, in whole or in part, other than for evaluation purposes, is strictly prohibited without a written declaration of consent by Scientrix. The information contained in the document does not constitute a consulting service.
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The role of CFO has changed in today’s business
environment. The CFO is now more of a business partner to
the CEO, and is closely involved in designing and
overseeing strategy, operations, and performance, while
he faces an increasingly complex regulatory environment.
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Strategic Directions are defined to orientate the Finance
Function toward the creation of shareholder value and
compliance with regulatory requirements
How to create a culture of cost
awareness
How to support growth initiatives ?
How to ensure regulatory compliance ?
How to monitor and manage risk ?
How to master simplicity and speed ?
How to partner with the organization ?
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Shareholder Value is maximized over time through a focus
on Profitability, Liquidity, Growth and Customer Loyalty.
The organization aligns and balances these four
objectives. Shareholder value is also influenced through
Legal, Statutory, Risk and Social responsibility
requirements.
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Let’s see how the CFO supports the organization in
balancing these objectives using the innovative Scientrix
XYZ-matrix based approach.
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The CFO defines the Finance Department’s objectives in
line with organization’ objectives and obligations with the
aim to create sustainable value for the organization. He
then structures and aligns all his responsibility areas to
deliver on these objectives.
An extract of a Finance Matrix
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Every functional manager in Finance defines a contribution
“What to do”, “What to achieve” and “How to achieve”.
Measurements are agreed to track results that derive from
the efforts invested in his or her area.
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view the cause effect relationships that influence the
outcome of this strategy.
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The Treasury Management identifies three tasks: Cash
Management, Account Receivable and Accounts Payable.
He defines critical success factors that will ensure the
successful execution of his responsibilities.
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He identifies tactics for each task that will contribute
towards the achievement of the Critical Success Factors .
The status of the tactics is tracked through performance
measurements.
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“Reduce Credit Risk” breaks up into Process Steps. Each
Process Step is a knowledge repository that contains a list
of best practices, internal controls, flowcharts,
suggestions, and all other documentation. required for its
successful implementation
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The Process Step contains controls that will ensure that
the process step is carried out with quality. You can
monitor compliance with controls through self assessment
or internal audit review.
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Each process step is linked to a Business Process Cycle
that provides its location in a workflow.
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SCIENTRIX supports strategy formulation and aligns
strategies with structure, performance, knowledge,
processes, internal controls and risks, with one single
effort.
Business Strategies Defined
Business Structure Defined
Balanced Scorecard Implemented
Knowledge Management Implemented
Business Process Designed
Internal Controls Implemented
Risk Management Implemented
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Social Collaboration is key to success today. The Scientrix
platform is a web2.0 -based platform that provides each
individual with creative space and a set of management
tools. It always allows them to connect with others, discuss
problems and share information and knowledge
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Scientrix™ is an XYZ matrix-based concept conceived by Rentia Muell in 2004. The concept embeds the key principles of integrative, design and systems thinking.
It provides a way to master the complex, multi-faceted and multi-directional relationships between key variables in complex problems.
It helps to create order in chaos, thought clarity, coordination and perfect alignment. It enhances creativity and knowledge creation, while still remaining logical and sustainable.
The concept is supported with a fully integrated web 2.0 management platform.
Matrix Matrix-in-a-Matrix
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Where can I find our more about Scientrix?
www.scientrix.com