The quicker your various operations and processes are, the sooner you can move on to other concerns that need to be addressed. That means a more efficient overall workflow, and potentially better financial results.

There's likely no organisation in the world that has become successful without taking a few risks. "Fortune favours the bold" as the saying goes, and there are few places where that sentiment is more true than in business. Increased competition, more discerning customers and the recent demise of some Australian iconic companies has given risk management a new focus and eminence.

As the role of the CFO shifts from core accounting responsibilities to more strategic initiatives, one of the emerging areas of focus is helping organisations to drive revenue growth.