EY Chief Financial Officer ProgramNEW
EY Chief Financial Officer Program
Overview
Columbia Business School and EY have co-developed a unique and exclusive program, curated for an exclusive group of the most senior finance executives in leading organizations, to enhance their skills and readiness to excel in the CFO role.
This very select program is focused on the specific needs and challenges faced by seasoned executives (e.g., SVP/VP) in large organizations (e.g., Fortune 250) as these executives round their experiences to become Corporate CFO in the next few years. The program is delivered as a collaborative effort between Columbia Business School faculty and EY practitioners. The curriculum is also enriched with guest speakers, including incumbent C-suite executives, board members, and external analysts.
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Program Structure
The EY Chief Financial Officer Program is scheduled over a six-month span, this program will encompass three multi-day, in-person modules (Modules 1 and 3 will be conducted in New York and Module 2 in San Jose). Furthermore, six virtual sessions between the modules will encompass key finance topics such as Financial Planning & Analysis, Enterprise Risk Management, and Tax Strategy.
Building Your Strategic Point of View as C-Suite Leader
- Lessons Learned on the Path to CFO
- Value Creation and Corporate Strategy
- Decision Making and Negotiation
- Communications
- M&A
- Enterprise Leadership
3 days in person from September 17-19, 2024, in New York, NY
Virtual Session
6 virtual sessions from October 2024 to February 2025 covering key finance topics (e.g., Enterprise Risk Management; Environmental, Social and Governance; Capital Agenda) as well as coaching sessions.
Why this Program?
- Tailor made program: Only program exclusively tailored to a very specific, seasoned group executives (e.g., SVP or VP) in leading, large organizations aiming for the CFO role within five years
- Diverse, peer-based cohort: 30 true peers with distinctive leadership track-record in their companies and across their career
- Customized CFO journeys: Small teams of 5-6 peers, guided by a coach, to foster a close connection, the ability to learn from each other's experiences, and craft specific CFO journeys and actions relevant for each participant in their CFO path
- Thoughtfully developed curriculum: Crafted for impact and guided by seasoned Fortune 250 CFOs, the curriculum provides insights into all aspects of a CFO (finance and non-finance) and brings practical learnings with an operator mindset
- Approach to balance day-to-day executive demands: Combination of rich in-person classes with virtual sessions to be able to work within the time constraint of key senior executive
- Unrivalled future network: Establish lasting relationships with current and future peer CFOs who would be leaders at the largest companies of today and tomorrow
Program Directors
Amir Ziv
Professor of Professional Practice Accounting Division Columbia Business School
Program Faculty will also include:
- Columbia Business School faculty
- EY practitioners
- Guest speakers: including incumbent C-suite executives, board members, and external analysts
- Patrick Grismer, EY CFO Advisor-in-Residence, former CFO of Starbucks, Yum! Brands and Hyatt Hotels
CFO Advisory Council
Participant Profile
An elite group of accomplished senior finance executives at the Senior Vice President (SVP) / Vice President (VP) level or above who are direct reports to the CFO or equivalent.
Sponsorship from a current C-suite member is required.
| Program participants will be eligible to earn Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits. |  |
Application Process
Your application will require that you assemble some basic information about you and your professional background. Importantly, the application is an opportunity for you to introduce yourself and tell us who you are through two short questions about your professional experience and the specific objectives you aspire to achieve by participating in the program. After you submit your application, we will be reviewing candidates on a rolling basis, and you can expect to hear from us once a decision has been made. We recommend submitting your application as early as possible