'If CFOs need a blueprint for the next millennium, this is it. A rational, comprehensive view of how to re-shape the corporation and the finance function for the challenges ahead.' Robert Hoffman, CFO Monsanto 'A provocative discussion of what the 21st century corporation needs - and how the CFO can provide it, designing the structure for global value creation, element by element.' Erik G Nelson, senior vice president & CFO Procter & Gamble 'CFO: Architect of the Corporation's Future offers finance professionals clear, practical advice for meeting growing demands from management inside the corporation and the investment community outside.' Dudley Eustace, vice chairman & executive vice president Philips 'This book redefines the CFO's role in readiness for the corporate world beyond 2000. It presents a guide to what the CFO has to do to secure the corporation's future and his or her own career success.' Dieter Timmermann, CFO Braun AG 'Survey results, concise case studies and the CFO "checklists" that end each chapter make this a well-organized, quick and insightful read for anyone interested in the future of the financial executive.' Financial Executive magazine Business/Finance CFO: Architect of the Corporation's Future explores emerging solutions used by finance executives pressed to streamline their businesses for the global arena and maximize value creation. Based on research involving more than 300 CFOs, and featuring more than 30 case studies, this practical book shows how to step in and make a difference - designing and constructing vital links from strategy to operational reality. It attempts to meet the need - for a comprehensive set of guidelines for finance professionals wanting to be ready for the next millennium's challenges. CFO Architect of the Corporation's Future 'A smart look at what it takes for the CFO to succeed as a change leader. This book tells how to shift gear and mindset to build shareholder value.' Colin Goodall, CFO BP Oil Europe All over the world, a new breed of chief financial officer is revolutionizing the traditional position occupied by the finance function in the corporation. Presiding over processes that cut across the business, today's best CFOs set strategy, lead crucial change initiatives and act as real partners in decision-making with their chief executive officers. CFO: Architect of the Corporation's Future explores emerging solutions used by finance executives pressed to streamline their businesses for the global arena and maximize value creation. Based on research involving more than 300 CFOs, and featuring more than 30 case studies, this practical book shows how to step in and make a difference - designing and constructing vital links from strategy to operational reality. The PricewaterhouseCoopers Financial & Cost Management Team has compiled an authoritative, comprehensive guide to the role of finance in meeting the next millennium's challenges. 'If CFOs need a blueprint for the next millennium, this is it. A rational, comprehensive view of how to re-shape the corporation and the finance function for the challenges ahead.' Robert Hoffman, CFO Monsanto 'A provocative discussion of what the 21st century corporation needs - and how the CFO can provide it, designing the structure for global value creation, element by element.' Erik G Nelson, senior vice president & CFO Procter & Gamble 'CFO: Architect of the Corporation's Future offers finance professionals clear, practical advice for meeting growing demands from management inside the corporation and the investment community outside.' Dudley Eustace, vice chairman & executive vice president Philips 'This book redefines the CFO's role in readiness for the corporate world beyond 2000. It presents a guide to what the CFO has to do to secure the corporation's future and his or her own career success.' Dieter Timmermann, CFO Braun AG 'Survey results, concise case studies and the CFO "checklists" that end each chapter make this a well-organized, quick and insightful read for anyone interested in the future of the financial executive.' Financial Executive magazine Business/Finance PricewaterhouseCoopers is a leading, worldwide client services organization. Its global Financial & Cost Management (FCM) consultancy team helps organizations to optimize the finance function's contribution to business strategy and performance. The FCM team focuses on planning and achieving large-scale change - through enterprise-wide systems implementation, value based management, activity based management, performance management and improvement, treasury and business risk management, shared services and outsourcing. Through the PricewaterhouseCoopers financial management benchmarking program, and collaborative research with the Conference Board and others, FCM consultants work with multinational corporations in a range of industries to identify and share best practices for major finance processes.