Critical Minerals: A High-Stakes Test For A CFO
Aclara Resources CFO Francois Motte Sauter says there’s no room for inefficiency at the rare earths mining company.
Aclara Resources CFO Francois Motte Sauter says there’s no room for inefficiency at the rare earths mining company.
‘I’ve learned that genuine alignment at the leadership level only occurs when teams prioritize the company’s needs over personal agendas,’ Love says.
Addressing supply chain inefficiencies, outdated pricing models and uneconomic procurement practices helps maintain profitability.
CFOs should watch for inflation because ‘tariffs often drive up prices across the board,’ says Brad Kayton of The CFO Centre.
“My role demands financial expertise and emotional intelligence. Connecting with folks is an incredibly rewarding part of what I do,” says GoDaddy CFO Mark McCaffrey.
‘Once you start missing budgets, not only do you have financial problems, but people also lose confidence in you,’ says Thomas Allen Carver, founder of Harren Equity Partners.