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November 14, 2024

Redefining the CFO: How Transforming Financial Leadership Through Outsourced Expertise

In this episode, James Kennedy sits down with Louw Barnardt, a co-founder of Outsourced CFO, to explore the evolving role of the CFO in today’s business landscape. Louw shares his insights into how CFOs are shifting from traditional financial management roles to becoming strategic partners and advisors who drive growth and innovation within organizations.
The Gross Profit Podcast
The Gross Profit Podcast
Redefining the CFO: How Transforming Financial Leadership Through Outsourced Expertise
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  • 2024-11-14 15:00:24
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In this episode, James Kennedy sits down with Louw Barnardt, a co-founder of Outsourced CFO, to explore the evolving role of the CFO in today’s business landscape. Louw shares his insights into how CFOs are shifting from traditional financial management roles to becoming strategic partners and advisors who drive growth and innovation within organizations.

About Louw Barnardt:
Louw Barnardt is the co-founder and Managing Director of Outsourced CFO, a company dedicated to helping businesses achieve financial excellence through outsourced financial services. With a strong foundation in finance and a passion for empowering businesses, Louw brings a wealth of expertise in strategic financial management, business growth, and the value of innovation in financial leadership.

What You’ll Learn:

  • The Evolving Role of the CFO: Understand how the responsibilities of a CFO have transformed, moving beyond number-crunching to playing a key role in shaping business strategy.
  • Outsourced Financial Services: Learn the benefits of outsourcing CFO services, especially for growing companies seeking expert financial guidance without a full-time CFO.
  • Driving Innovation in Finance: Discover how Louw incorporates innovation into financial practices to streamline operations and support scalable growth.

Episode Highlights:

  • “Louw, what inspired you to create Outsourced CFO, and how does it address the needs of modern businesses?”
  • “How do you see the role of the CFO evolving, particularly in the context of startups and fast-growing companies?”
  • “Can you share examples of innovative financial strategies that Outsourced CFO has implemented to help businesses achieve their goals?”

More about Louw’s Role:
As co-founder and Managing Director of Outsourced CFO, Louw Barnardt has been instrumental in shaping a company that provides high-quality financial expertise to businesses that may not require a full-time CFO. His leadership and vision have been essential in establishing Outsourced CFO as a trusted partner in financial strategy and innovation, making a significant impact on the growth of businesses across various industries.

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