We've never seen a more uncertain, unstable economic situation than what we’re facing now, particularly for chief financial officers at private-equity-backed companies. The pandemic is lingering, inflation is rising, a recession is looming, the global supply chain is out of balance and worsening, labor shortages persist, and there’s a brutal war in Europe.
This instability all comes at a time when private-equity-backed companies’ valuations have soared. Those higher valuations put immense pressure on the CFO of any organization. How the CFO responds can mean the difference between a business thriving with its new capital infusion and growth targets, or falling behind — disappointing customers and investors.
In a recent CFO article entitled, "3 CFO Priorities for an Unstable Time," Managing Director, Richard Jenkins outlines the three key priorities CFOs must remain focused on in order to succeed and identify opportunities and value-creation plans, including:
- Continually Revisit Demand
- Collaborate in Two Directions
- Seek Unfiltered Information
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