A comprehensive and insightful approach enabling finance mangers to contribute to business performance and valuation In Financial Management: Partner in Driving Performance and Value , experienced financial executive and consultant Jack Alexander delivers a fresh, new take on improving performance and creating shareholder value for CFOs, controllers, C-suite executives, and FP&A professionals. In the book, you’ll learn about best practices in operational and strategic planning, forecasting, enterprise performance management, business valuation, capital investment, mergers and acquisitions, developing finance talent, supporting growth, and more. Frameworks for dealing with the pace of change and level of uncertainty in today’s environment are also provided, including scenario planning, business agility and monitoring external forces. The book provides actionable insights and practical tools for finance professionals to contribute as trusted advisors and business partners. The author offers free access to financial models in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint templates on the accompanying website, as well as: Expanded and enhanced content from the author’s widely read previous works - Models, illustrations, examples, and dashboards - Anecdotes and stories drawn from the author’s 45-year-long career in financial leadership Perfect for CFOs, controllers, financial executives, financial planning and analysis professionals, and accounting managers, Financial Management is also the ideal desk reference for treasurers, strategic planners, Certified Public Accountants, and equity research analysts. It’s an essential and timely resource for financial leaders everywhere. Financial managers are under intense pressure to step up their game and find new sources of shareholder value as the current business environment presents new challenges and obstacles to businesses in all industries. But where is a practicing or aspiring financial leader to turn for guidance in a post-COVID-19 world? In Financial Management: Partner in Driving Performance and Value , experienced Chief Financial Officer and financial management consultant Jack Alexander delivers a comprehensive, everyday resource for financial managers. Steering away from a more academic and theoretical approach, the author instead offers a highly practical and hands-on take on performance management, planning, forecasting, business valuation, mergers and acquisitions, capital investment, and more. The book includes expanded content from the author’s previous widely read works―including Financial Planning & Analysis and Business Performance Management ―and introduces new concepts that financial leaders need to survive in a post-COVID-19 world. You’ll also find new ways to contribute as a business partner in uncertain and rapidly changing times, like strategic planning, scenario management, developing agility, contributing to growth, leveraging technology, business transformations and developing talent. Financial Management presents key areas of financial leadership that support performance improvement and value creation. It includes numerous financial models, graphics, illustrations, examples, and dashboards, offering an in-depth analysis of crucial elements of financial management focused on building shareholder value. A supplementary website provides readers with access to financial models in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint templates, and the book also delivers anecdotes and stories drawn from Alexander’s 45-year-long career in financial leadership. Perfect for controllers, Chief Financial Officers, financial directors, financial analysts, and accounting managers, Financial Management is also an ideal desk resource for treasurers, strategic planners, equity research analysts, and Certified Public Accountants. PRAISE FOR FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT “The finance profession is at a crossroads and Jack Alexander is standing at the signposts, pointing toward a path where they can transform themselves to a value-adding partner. With the right support, technology, and mindset―the humble finance team can emerge as a powerful catalyst for performance improvements and value creation. A book that is worth its weight in gold.” ―DANIELE TEDESCO, CEO, Apliqo “I have witnessed firsthand Alexander's partnership-driven approach and framework-driven concepts enhance firm profitability, and ultimately value. This comprehensive book is a must-read, and reference for finance executives and FP&A teams.” ― WILLIAM W. BENTON, CFA, Investment Analyst, Partner, William Blair Investment Management, LLC “An excellent resource for the finance professional aiming to add value to the business as a trusted advisor. In addition to providing the right level of depth on both core fundamentals and advanced topics, the book’s emphasis on the intangibles required to effectively serve the business in the ever-changing environment of the 21 st century makes this a timely and worthwhile read.” ―