CFO Case Studies (CEFR C1)
Philip Oechsli
Created on September 29, 2024
More creations to inspire you
STAGE2- LEVEL1-MISSION 2: ANIMATION
Presentation
LIBRARIES LIBRARIANS
Presentation
WORLD WILDLIFE DAY
Presentation
FOOD AND NUTRITION
Presentation
IAU@HLPF2019
Presentation
SPRING IN THE FOREST 2
Presentation
HUMAN RIGHTS
Presentation
Transcript
CFO Case Studies
Contextualize your topic
Vocabulary
Identify three immediate actions you would take to improve the company's liquidity position.Analyze how these actions would impact the company's short-term and long-term financial health.Report your recommendations to the board of directors, including a detailed explanation of potential risks and mitigations.
Task:
Your company is facing a liquidity crisis due to poor cash flow management. Suppliers are demanding payment, and there is not enough cash on hand to meet obligations. The board of directors has tasked you with resolving the situation.
Case Study 1: Financial Crisis Management
Scenario:
Vocabulary
Develop a cost-reduction plan that targets non-essential spending while maintaining critical business functions.Explain how you would present this plan to senior management, ensuring their buy-in.Forecast the potential savings and the effect on the company’s profitability.
Task:
You’ve been asked to cut 10% from the company's annual operating expenses without negatively affecting revenue or employee morale. The company has been operating efficiently, but competition in the market is increasing.
Case Study 2: Cost Reduction Initiative
Scenario:
Evaluate two strategies you could use to reduce the company’s debt.Negotiate with potential investors or creditors to restructure the company's financing.Present your proposal to the board, highlighting the pros and cons of each strategy.
Task:
Your company is heavily reliant on debt financing, which is beginning to strain its cash flow. You’ve been asked to optimize the company’s capital structure by reducing debt and increasing equity without diluting current shareholders' ownership significantly.
Case Study 3: Capital Structure Optimization
Scenario:
Vocabulary
Analyze the target company's financial health and identify any potential risks.Recommend a fair valuation for the acquisition based on your findings.Execute a post-acquisition integration plan that ensures a smooth transition for both companies.
Task:
Your company is considering acquiring a smaller competitor to expand into new markets. You have been tasked with leading the financial due diligence process and ensuring that the acquisition aligns with the company’s long-term strategy.
Case Study 4: Mergers and Acquisitions
Scenario:
Vocabulary
Develop a five-year financial forecast that includes revenue projections, cost assumptions, and capital expenditure plans.Identify the key financial risks associated with international expansion and propose strategies to mitigate them.Present your financial strategy to the executive team, outlining how it aligns with the company’s overall business objectives.
Task:
Your company is planning a major expansion into international markets. The CEO has asked you to create a financial strategy that supports the company’s growth while mitigating risks related to foreign exchange, taxation, and regulatory compliance.
Case Study 5: Strategic Financial Planning
Scenario:
LiquidityDefinition: The availability of liquid assets to a company.Italian Translation: LiquiditàCash FlowDefinition: The total amount of money being transferred into and out of a business.Italian Translation: Flusso di cassaObligationDefinition: A duty or commitment, often financial.Italian Translation: ObbligoMitigateDefinition: To make less severe or painful.Italian Translation: MitigareShort-term FinancingDefinition: Loans or credit obtained for a short period (less than a year).Italian Translation: Finanziamento a breve termine
Vocabulary
Operating ExpensesDefinition: The expenses required for the day-to-day functioning of a business.Italian Translation: Spese operativeNon-essential SpendingDefinition: Expenditures that are not critical to business operations.Italian Translation: Spese non essenzialiProfitabilityDefinition: The ability of a company to generate profit.Italian Translation: RedditivitàEfficiencyDefinition: Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.Italian Translation: EfficienzaBudget ManagementDefinition: The process of overseeing and controlling a company's financial plan.Italian Translation: Gestione del budget
Vocabulary
Due DiligenceDefinition: A thorough investigation of a business before an acquisition.Italian Translation: Diligenza dovutaValuationDefinition: The process of determining the current worth of an asset or company.Italian Translation: ValutazioneIntegrationDefinition: The process of combining two companies into one.Italian Translation: IntegrazioneSynergyDefinition: The interaction between companies that results in a greater combined effect.Italian Translation: SinergiaAssetDefinition: Any resource owned by a company that has economic value.Italian Translation: Attività
Vocabulary
Foreign Exchange (FX) RiskDefinition: The risk of financial loss due to changes in exchange rates.Italian Translation: Rischio di cambioCapital Expenditure (CapEx)Definition: Money spent by a company to acquire or maintain fixed assets, such as buildings or equipment.Italian Translation: Spese in conto capitaleTax ComplianceDefinition: Adhering to tax laws and regulations.Italian Translation: Conformità fiscaleRegulatory ComplianceDefinition: The process of ensuring a company adheres to laws, regulations, and guidelines.Italian Translation: Conformità normativaRisk MitigationDefinition: The process of reducing the severity or likelihood of risk.Italian Translation: Mitigazione del rischio