From financing to scaling: What really matters to CFOs in high-growth companies

In this episode, Remo Gerber (SkyCell) and Fabienne Doerig (CFO
expert and consultant) discuss the challenges and strategies
involved in building and scaling finance functions in fast-growing
companies. The two share their experiences from different growth
phases, from startups to billion-dollar organizations, and provide
insights into the role of the CFO, process automation, successful
fundraising tactics, and the importance of team building and system
implementations. They also shed light on how CFOs can master the
balancing act between being a strategic business partner and an
operational gatekeeper. What you'll take away from this episode:
The changing role of the CFO: From operational gatekeeper to
strategic business partner who not only delivers numbers but also
drives growth. Automation and systems: Why it's crucial to analyze
the IT landscape carefully and implement the right systems—and how
to avoid mistakes in the process. Forecasting and KPI alignment:
The art of combining operational and financial figures to make
better decisions. Fundraising strategies: How to manage the
process, keep multiple options open, and ensure that the money
actually ends up in the account. Team building: When to rely on
generalists and when specialists are necessary—and how important a
motivated and resilient team is for success. ALLES ZU UNICORN
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Introduction: Two Swiss guys in Zug – Why we're talking about
scaling finance (00:02:14) How the role of the CFO is changing in
fast-growing companies (00:06:32) From startups to scale-ups: The
biggest challenges in growth (00:12:20) Systems and automation: Why
the right tools are crucial (00:16:33) ERP systems: Build vs. buy –
How to make the right decision (00:20:24) Data quality and KPI
alignment: Bringing financial and operational figures together
(00:24:12) Forecasting: Top-down vs. bottom-up – How to make
realistic forecasts (00:30:06) Fundraising: Tips for the process,
negotiation tactics, and capital structures (00:36:44) Capital
allocation: How to prioritize investments and involve the team
(00:42:15) Team building in the finance function: Generalists vs.
specialists (00:47:37) Personal resilience: How CFOs deal with
change and pressure (00:53:37) External consulting and outsourcing:
When and how to leverage networks (01:00:42) The big picture: Data,
context, and the question “Are we moving the needle?”