Having a strong relationship with business segment leaders is an important element to being the kind of CFO that CEOs look for to help them drive their vision and execute the organization’s strategy, according to Charles Holley, retired CFO of Walmart. Mr. Holley discusses how finance chiefs can establish that strong relationship by becoming a trusted business partner to segment CEOs, developing an ability to be an adept influencer to guide decisions for both their segments and the enterprise and by serving as the CEO’s enforcer when necessary.

Source: Wall Street Journal June 13, 2017 11:15 UTC