Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Programme
- Triple Crown Accreditation
- Campus Experience and Networking Events at SMU Campus
- Eligible for SMU Associate Alumni Status
- Online + 4-6 Live Lectures by SMU Faculty
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Top Priorities for Financial Leaders
CFO as a Strategic Partner
Corporate Governance and ESG Investing
AI Integration for Financial Decision-Making
Stakeholder Communication & Investor Relations
Agile Financial Planning & Forecasting
Mergers, Acquisitions, & Strategic Partnerships
Technologies and Big Data in Finance
Future of Work in Finance
Programme Highlights
5+ live-online sessions by SMU faculty and industry leaders
40+ industry examples & illustrations
25+ graded learning activities
25+ sessions with success coach*
1-day experience and networking event at the SMU campus*
12+ frameworks for financial leadership
Access to SMU executive development alumni status
Certificate of completion from SMU executive development
270+ self-paced videos by SMU faculty
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Note: - The programme highlights presented above are approximate and subject to change depending on the availability and expertise of the teaching faculty, as well as the programme's desired outcomes.
The programme is designed to be delivered approximately over 9 months in a calendar year, including some occasional breaks that may be provided. This is only indicative. The actual calendar time may be more or less by a few weeks depending on the number of topics covered and other variables, such as breaks being provided/not provided.
*This is a majorly self-paced online programme with some live sessions with programme faculty. Post-session video recordings will be available for up to 12 months after programme completion. We have a curated panel of eminent success coaches who will be conducting the weekly live doubt-clearing sessions.
Assignments are graded either by success coaches who are available to support participants in their learning journey and/or by the Emeritus grading team. The final number of quizzes, assignments and discussions will be confirmed closer to the start of the programme.
This programme will be delivered in English
Programme Outcomes
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Programme by SMU is a comprehensive and rigorous
programme that will equip CFOs with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in today's
challenging business environment. The programme covers a wide range of topics, including
financial analysis, strategic planning, risk management, and corporate governance.
Strategic Financial Prowess: Acquire expertise in strategic financial leadership and innovation to catalyse value creation within organisations, showcasing strategic financial mastery.
Proficiency in Financial Governance: Excel in financial planning, governance, and responsible investing to ensure ethical financial practices.
Tech-Forward Finance: Adopt cutting-edge technologies such as AI, blockchain, and big data to inform data-centric financial decision-making.
Leadership Excellence: Cultivate leadership attributes, forge influential connections, and navigate the dynamic finance and workplace landscape.
Holistic Financial Expertise: Attain a thorough comprehension of financial strategies, encompassing the alignment of corporate objectives with long-term planning and banking relationships.
Who Should Attend?
The programme is designed for finance leaders with 10 or more years of experience.
New and evolving CFOs: Lead new and existing financial strategies for competitive advantage and augment business value
Senior finance professionals: Take charge of the CFO role and other financial leadership roles in the future
Business heads, CXO's, and financial leaders: Become a future-ready CFO and lead financial decision-making to drive business growth
Some key designations: Head, C-Suite, VP, Executive VP, Senior VP, Group Director, Corporate Controller, Senior Consultants, Partners in Finance, FP&A Risk, Accounting, Compliance and Governance, Investment, Treasury, M&A, Digital Finance
Testimonials from Past Participants
Programme Modules
Live-Online Sessions by SMU Faculty and Industry Leaders
Session 1: Innovation through Design Thinking
Session 2: Shareholder Value Creation
Session 3: Sustainable Reporting and Sustainable Taxonomies Worldwide (ESG)
Session 4: Banking Relationships
Session 5: Qualities of a Financial Leader
Case Studies
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Campus Experience and Networking Events
Participants will be invited to attend a 1-day campus experience and networking events at SMU campus ceremony at the end of the 9-month journey at SMU campus. During this event, participants will have the opportunity to network with fellow global financial leaders and interact with programme faculty/director.
Past Participants Profile
Work Experience
Industry
Aerospace/Aviation
Consulting
Consumer Products/Retail
Education
Energy/Utilities
Engineering
Environment
Financial Services and Insurance
Health Care/ BioTech/ Pharma
Human Resources/Recruiting
Manufacturing
Media/Publishing
Nonprofit
Professional Services
Real Estate/Development/ Construction
Technology/Telecom
Transportation/Logistics
Others
Note: *Based on past participant data
Countries
Germany
Hong Kong S.A.R., China
India
Malaysia
Indonesia
New Zealand
Oman
Philippines
Singapore
Vietnam
Past Participants of SMU's CFO Programme Work At
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SMU Associate Alumni Network
Appropriate discount and exemptions based on course content in the Masters programs at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business is available to successful applicants.
Entry to the respective programme is subject to meeting the selection criteria.
Up to 20% discount* on SMU Executive Development Open Enrolment programmes
Privileges and discounts by selected SMU merchant partners
Invites to professional networking events, workshops and webinars
Access to Alumni Virtual Community Network
Quarterly alumni newsletter, SMU CIRCLE
*For selected programmes only. One discount applicable per registration. Multiple or combined discounts are not accepted.
All benefits are subject to change at the discretion of SMU.
Key Programme Faculty
Business Advisor, Affiliate Faculty, Singapore Management University ExD
Innovation Consultant, Affiliate Faculty, Singapore Management University ExD
Associate Dean and Professor of Finance (Education)
Co-Founder and CFO of Jobseeker Company and Palimala Ventures, Affiliate Faculty, Singapore Management University ExD
Associate Professor of Finance
Associate Professor of Finance (Education)
Academic Director of MSc in Innovation and Associate Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship
Principal Lecturer of Finance
Dr. Ang has been actively teaching, undergraduate, executive and postgraduate programs since 2003. In addition to teaching, he is also highly experienced in designing, structu...
Chief Executive Officer, Alionova Consulting, Affiliate Faculty, Singapore Management University ExD
Co-Chair Blockchain Security Alliance, Affiliate Faculty, Singapore Management University ExD
Wealth Management Consultant, Affiliate Faculty, Singapore Management University ExD
Board Director, ex-PWC Partner
Regional CFO/COO Associate Faculty, Singapore Management University ExD
Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour & Human Resources
Success Coach
CFO, Trust Bank
Fredy is a financial services leader with extensive global experience across various business cycles and markets. His career spans leadership positions across a range of busi...
Programme Completion Certificate
Upon successful completion of the programme, participants will be awarded a verified digital certificate by Singapore Management University.
Streams
Practitioner Stream
Participants will be invited to engage with executive-level practitioners, who will share their personal and professional stories as they journeyed to the top. Our speakers will provide you with various perspectives and insights, based on their own experiences, as to how they had navigated personal and business challenges.
Project Stream
The success coach will drive programme engagement and clarity for the participants throughout the programme, addressing participant questions or concerns for assignments during the core programme, and coaching participants to apply the ideas to their own experience.
Community Stream
A series of engagement sessions for participants to set them up for personal and professional success. Opportunities within the session to learn, interact and collaborate with programme peers from various industries and regions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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