CFO coaching

From finance expert to business leader

The journey from functional finance expert to strategic business leader takes more than technical expertise. As CFOs take on greater responsibility or prepare for roles beyond finance, skills like emotional intelligence, strategic vision and team leadership become essential.

We help CFOs see the future of their organization and how to serve the business as a strategic partner. Together with Financial Acumen, we offer a purpose-built program led by executive coach Richard Outram to help you reach your full potential while empowering your team to step up and lead.

Why leadership development for CFOs?

As CFO, you are the financial steward of your organization, but advancing to roles like CEO or COO requires a broader leadership toolkit and a team that can grow with you.

The challenge
Traditional finance roles prioritize technical expertise over leadership and team building, and not every CFO or finance team is seen as a strategic partner to the rest of the organization.

The opportunity
Strategic thinking, communication and influence position you for the highest levels of impact, while a strong team ensures sustainable success.

The solution
Tailored coaching that aligns with your goals and helps your team step up and lead.

We focus on elevating the CFO’s agenda as the organization’s champion of change, measurement and adaptability.

How we help

Our leadership development and executive coaching programs are designed to:

• Build communication, team leadership and emotional intelligence for CFOs and their teams

• Give CFOs tools to navigate complex organizational dynamics and drive change

• Help CFOs envision and prepare for roles beyond finance

• Develop a pipeline of ready successors for critical finance leadership roles

• Combine deep functional expertise with proven strategies to raise leadership quality across the finance organization

A joint venture for CFO excellence

Powered by a collaboration between CxO Coaching and Financial Acumen, the program brings together Richard Outram, Michel Koopman and the CxO coaching team: decades of financial and operational leadership, a deep understanding of organizational dynamics and a proven ability to raise leadership quality.

Programs for CFOs and their teams

1:1 executive coaching
Personalized support to refine your leadership style and achieve your goals.

Team development
A strong bench of successors within your finance organization through targeted skill development.

Workshops & training
Practical, results-driven sessions that raise leadership quality and foster collaboration.

All programs include professional account management, learning tools, personality assessments and more.

Take the next step

Whether you’re a current CFO looking to grow or an aspiring finance leader preparing for the future, we’re here to help you and your team redefine what’s possible.

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