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Ideas at the Intersection of Finance, Governance and Technology

Purpose

Practical perspectives for finance leaders and business decision-makers.

Mohamed A. Soliman shares practical perspectives on strategic finance, governance, capital, data, technology and business transformation.

The content is designed for business leaders and finance professionals seeking clearer decision-making, stronger institutional discipline and practical approaches to modern finance leadership.

Explore by Topic

Nine areas of executive focus.

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Strategic Finance
02
FP&A and Performance
03
Governance and Risk
04
Treasury and Working Capital
05
ERP and Finance Transformation
06
Power BI and Data Analytics
07
AI and Automation
08
ESG and Financial Reporting
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Executive Leadership

Executive Articles

Long-form perspectives on finance and transformation.

Long-form perspectives on the financial, operational and governance challenges facing growing and transforming businesses. Content is being prepared.

Strategic FinanceIn Preparation

When a Business Outgrows Its Finance Function

~8 min read
Governance and RiskIn Preparation

Why Governance Is a Growth Enabler

~7 min read
FP&A and PerformanceIn Preparation

Turning FP&A Into an Executive Decision System

~9 min read
Treasury and Working CapitalIn Preparation

Working Capital Is a Strategic Issue, Not Only a Finance Metric

~6 min read
Executive LeadershipIn Preparation

What Boards Should Expect From a Modern Finance Leader

~7 min read
ERP and Finance TransformationIn Preparation

ERP Transformation Begins Before Software Selection

~8 min read
Power BI and Data AnalyticsIn Preparation

Why Dashboards Fail Without a Management Framework

~6 min read
AI and AutomationIn Preparation

The CFO's Role in AI and Finance Automation

~7 min read
ESG and Financial ReportingIn Preparation

Connecting ESG With Financial Reporting

~6 min read
Strategic FinanceIn Preparation

From Financial Reporting to Enterprise Value Creation

~9 min read

Content Series

Finance, Data & Automation Series

A dedicated content series connecting finance leadership with practical technology applications. In preparation.

Power BI for Executive Finance
Practical DAX for Management Reporting
n8n Automations for Finance Teams
AI Assistants for Reporting and Analysis
Finance Workflow Automation
Data Governance for CFOs
From Excel Models to Executive Dashboards
Automating ESG Data Collection and Reporting

Strategic Finance Briefs

Concise notes on important finance and transformation topics.

Short-form briefs designed to explain an important finance or transformation topic quickly. In preparation.

Five Signs Finance Is Holding Back Growth

What Makes a Business Bank-Ready

The Difference Between Reporting and Insight

Why Rolling Forecasts Matter

Governance Before Growth

How to Choose the Right Finance KPIs

Where Finance Automation Creates Real Value

Why Data Quality Is a Leadership Issue

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All insights reflect Mohamed Soliman's professional perspective and are intended for general educational and executive-discussion purposes. Confidential employer, client and banking information is excluded. Demonstration data may be anonymised, simulated or recreated.