What does cfo stand for?

[niyati]

I often see the term CFO in business articles, but I’m not sure what it actually stands for or what a CFO does. Can someone explain what CFO means

 

[Gaurav]

CFO stands for Chief Financial Officer. It's a senior executive position in a company responsible for managing the company's financial operations.

 

[maria]

The chief financial officer (CFO) is an organization's highest-ranking finance expert, responsible for the company's financial health.

 

[jainnorton]

CFO stands for Chief Financial Officer, a top executive managing a company's finances, including budgeting, reporting, and investments. They ensure financial health and strategy alignment.

 

[Gsusangrey]

CFO stands for Chief Financial Officer. This top executive is responsible for managing a company's financial health, overseeing financial planning, reporting, risk management, and investments to align with business goals.

 

[peterkavinsky]

CFO stands for Chief Financial Officer. This executive is responsible for managing a company’s financial actions, including budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and reporting.

 

[robertwilliam]

The chief financial officer (CFO) is the highest-ranking finance professional in an organization and is responsible for the financial health of the business.

 

[rajat]

CFO stands for Chief Financial Officer, the senior executive responsible for overseeing a company’s financial health—managing budgeting, forecasting, reporting, risk, investments and strategy—while advising the CEO and board on financial decisions