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The new CFO imperative: Move fast, pivot faster

How are top global CFOs preparing to lead the finance function forward? Our free report details why they're building for speed through AI adoption and resilient, global solutions.

The CFO Imperative

Resources for the AI-powered finance leader

Expert guidance for navigating change and driving growth.

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October 2024

How CFOs are overcoming the accountant shortage

Sure, there are fewer accountants, but nearly 75% of accounting tasks can be automated. Do more with less with Brex accounting automation.

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September 2024

CFO's guide to AI strategy

5 ways CFOs can builda modern AI strategy.

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July 2024

The Cost of Cost Savings

Get CFO advice on striking the right balance between governing growth and accelerating it, and between controlling spending and empowering teams.

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Ben Gammell

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March 2024

How top CFOs balance financial spend controls and growth

Missing growth goals? Learn why your approach to financial spend controls might be the problem — and what to do about it.

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March 2024

A survival guide for new CFOs who aren’t CPAs

Tech CFO CJ Gustafson shares best practices for managing finance teams without an accounting background.

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February 2024

Are you a Grow CFO or a No CFO?

Are you slowing growth or enabling it? Find out where you stand and get proven CFO tips for saying yes with confidence.

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February 2024

How Brex helps companies get IPO ready

Brex's AI-powered spend platform helps you get IPO ready by improving forecasting accuracy and compliance and reducing manual work.

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Ben Gammell

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November 2023

Planning advice — The lifecycle of SaaS spend

Bundle? Unbundle? Rebundle? Here’s some practical advice for deciding on how to plan and optimize your company’s SaaS spend.

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Michael Tannenbaum

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October 2023

Budgeting best practices from a CFO's SaaS spend review

Budgeting SaaS vendor spend per employee isn’t perfect. Consider these approaches for your next planning cycle.

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Michael Tannenbaum

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September 2023

CFOs need an AI strategy

Seven key considerations for CFOs looking to drive immediate impact with AI while continuing to build enduring businesses.

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Michael Tannenbaum

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June 2023

The global CFO’s playbook

Business operations get more complex as you expand internationally. Discover how today’s global CFOs are preparing to limit surprises, mitigate risks, and lead their businesses to financial success.

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May 2023

Building a global financial strategy

Michael Tannenbaum, Brex CFO and COO, provides a recap of "The New Financial Playbook" in partnership with The Information and discusses how Brex can help you build a global financial strategy.

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Michael Tannenbaum

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May 2023

A CFO’s checklist for going international

Getting people paid, managing expenses, taxes & accounting — there’s a lot to consider before expanding operations in a new country.

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April 2023

How CFOs are thinking about software purchases today

As they do more to control spend, CFOs should be asking these questions before approving a new SaaS tool.

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April 2023

How CFOs think about travel spend

This tech CFO shares why business travel spend is such a headache and how to think about policies and budgets so you get more visibility and control.

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March 2023

The CFO playbook

CFOs share their insights on how to navigate changing markets and win in every economic climate.

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