Working capital in service of shareholder value
This article is written by Embat Creating sustainable value over time depends on efficient management of financial resources, with optimising working capital as a critical element. It acts as a financial health indicator, measuring the organisation’s stability while directly supporting shareholder returns. Far from being just another finance KPI, working capital reflects operational discipline across […]
Counterparty Management: Automating Payments and Collections
This article is written by Embat Automating payments and collections has become an essential requirement for any company aiming to optimise its financial management. Regardless of the structure of the finance team or the industry sector, automating these processes helps reduce operational risks, accelerate liquidity availability, and free up resources that can be redirected to […]
10 Ways to Optimise Your Cash forecasting
This article is written by Embat In the business world, effective financial management is critical to the success and sustainability of any organisation. An essential part of this management is cash forecasting, a process that allows companies to forecast their future cash flows. In this article, we will explore 10 effective ways to optimise your cash forecasting, […]
How Embedded Finance is Changing Bank Reconciliation
This article is written by Embat Embedded finance is revolutionising the way businesses and banks interact with each other, as well as with consumers and users. Advances in new technologies and the support of APIs have completely changed the current financial paradigm, altering many of the business processes we encounter daily. But how exactly is […]
Handling Treasury Management in the Digital Era
This article is written by Embat In today’s digital age, treasury management has become more complex but, at the same time, more efficient. Companies no longer rely solely on cash and cheques for their routine financial transactions. There are now multiple payment options and digital tools available within this critical business process. For this reason, […]
How to Automate ‘Cash Pooling’
This article is written by Embat Cash pooling is a highly beneficial tool for companies within their cash management practices. However, it often becomes a significant challenge for treasury departments due to its complex implementation, especially when done manually, which requires considerable human intervention. Fortunately, modern technology provides effective solutions to automate cash pooling, making its […]
How to optimise cash flow management
This article is written by Embat Cash flow is an essential indicator for any business, whether large or small. It is the backbone of its financial success and helps keep the business running smoothly. Optimising it not only increases the company’s financial stability but also enhances its ability to achieve growth objectives and maximise profitability. In this article, […]
The transition from CFO to CVO
The role of the CFO is evolving towards becoming a Chief Value Officer (CVO), emphasizing value creation alongside traditional financial responsibilities. This transformation involves strategic decision-making, fostering innovation, and managing sustainability. CFOs must acquire new skills in communication, technology, and data analysis to remain effective leaders in dynamic business environments.
AI as the CFO’s strategic ally
This article is written by Embat It is technology itself, or rather, its advances, that has allowed the CFO to make considerable role changes in recent years, focusing on a much more strategic position, that seeks to generate greater value in the most pertinent aspects of business decision making, and which is not (only) focused on […]