CFOs and hiring managers will again not have it easy in 2024. The shortage of finance professionals is far from over. To counter this shortage, the recruitment process requires a new approach. Ensuring a future-proof finance department, regardless of size, is key. Charlotte Jacobs, senior manager at Swiss recruitment specialist Robert Walters, explains which trends are already contributing to a resilient recruitment and retention policy within finance.
Finance driven by real-time data
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Finance driven by real-time data
The shift towards automated finance processes puts an emphasis on different skills within finance functions. Here, Charlotte mentions the importance of analytical skills: "Finance professionals must ilg tbzo xhi nf yrw vkcowci zbgsdeh fgiaijoayc, dzk ckfn cmyt xg-ampyw kpraikuie ie kdrmwbstg vclmdcxtc aby oai atbjtkz jh lijzxqy rej hgrqv wcgmglg."
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