Financial Management - Partner in Driving Performance and Value

A comprehensive and insightful approach enabling finance mangers to contribute to business performance and valuation In Financial Management: Partner in Driving Performance and Value, experienced financial executive and consultant Jack Alexander delivers a fresh, new take on improving performance and creating shareholder value for CFOs, controllers, C-suite executives, and FP&A professionals. In the book, you'll learn about best practices in operational and strategic planning, forecasting, enterprise performance management, business valuation, capital investment, mergers and acquisitions, developing finance talent, supporting growth, and more. Frameworks for dealing with the pace of change and level of uncertainty in today's environment are also provided, including scenario planning, business agility and monitoring external forces. The book provides actionable insights and practical tools for finance professionals to contribute as trusted advisors and business partners. The author offers free access to financial models in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint templates on the accompanying website, as well as:

• Expanded and enhanced content from the author's widely read previous works
• Models, illustrations, examples, and dashboards
• Anecdotes and stories drawn from the author's 45-year-long career in financial leadership

Perfect for CFOs, controllers, financial executives, financial planning and analysis professionals, and accounting managers, Financial Management is also the ideal desk reference for treasurers, strategic planners, Certified Public Accountants, and equity research analysts. It's an essential and timely resource for financial leaders everywhere.

JACK ALEXANDER is a veteran Chief Financial Officer, financial management consultant, author, and lecturer. He advises businesses on strategic planning, value creation, mergers and acquisitions, financial planning and analysis, and more. He is a frequent keynote speaker on business performance management and financial leadership.