CFO Studios

When should a company build its own software, and when is buying an existing solution the better choice?In this CFO Playbook, Filip Dewaele, CFO of Dewaele, joins Bright Obeng to explore the strategic and financial decisions behind software development.Drawing on Dewaele Vastgoed's experience building its own platform, Filip shares lessons on phased implementation, total cost of ownership, data control, scalability and managing financial risk.Discover more CFO Insights and connect with fellow finance leaders on CFO Studios: https://www.cfostudios.be

What does it take to move from CEO to CFO?In this episode of De CFO Podcast, Bright Obeng welcomes Filip Dewaele, CFO of Dewaele Vastgoed, to explore his unconventional journey from leading the company as CEO to taking on the CFO role.We discuss temporary leadership, balancing operational and shareholder responsibilities, strategic decision-making and how diversification and financial insights help navigate a changing real estate market.Discover more CFO Insights and connect with fellow finance leaders on CFO Studios: https://www.cfostudios.be

In this CFO Playbook, Seppo Parvi, CFO of Bekaert, joins Bright Obeng to explore how CFOs can manage the deal-making cycle during a business portfolio restructuring.Drawing on a real case from his earlier career, Seppo shares lessons on protecting liquidity, navigating acquisitions and divestments, maintaining stakeholder confidence and defining a clear strategy for the future.Discover more CFO Insights and connect with fellow finance leaders on CFO Studios: https://www.cfostudios.be

In this episode, we talk with Seppo Parvi, CFO of Bekaert, about business portfolio restructuring and how CFOs balance growth ambitions with financial discipline.We also explore acquisitions and divestments, the importance of cash flow and liquidity, and the CFO's role in navigating strategic decisions and uncertainty.

How do you prepare a business for a carve-out as a CFO?In this CFO Playbook, Yves Regniers, CFO of What’s Cooking, goes beyond the conversation from De CFO Podcast and explores the practical lessons behind the Savoury divestment.We discuss how CFOs can shape strategy, evaluate different scenarios, manage operational dependencies and turn complex business decisions into clear, executable plans.Watch the CFO Playbook and discover more CFO Insights on CFO Studios. https://www.cfostudios.be/c/insights

In this episode, we talk with Yves Regniers, CFO of What’s Cooking?, about the strategic transformation of the company, from a major divestment and delisting to becoming a smaller, more focused business.We also explore scenario thinking, the CFOs role in major strategic decisions and how Finance needs to transform alongside the business.

How do you build stronger capital discipline when CAPEX requirements increase significantly?In this CFO Playbook, Nadine Aerts, CFO of Port of Antwerp-Bruges, goes beyond the conversation from De CFO Podcast and explores the practical lessons behind changing an organisation’s approach to spending and investment.We discuss how Finance can challenge established spending habits, set clearer priorities, shift accountability back to the business and evolve from financial controller to strategic partner.Watch the CFO Playbook and discover more CFO Insights on CFO Studios. https://www.cfostudios.be/c/insights

In this episode, we talk with Nadine Aerts about her move from SD Worx to Port of Antwerp-Bruges, the port’s unique business model and the impact of public shareholders.We also explore the strategic choices, long-term investments and finance transformation needed to prepare the port for the future.

Een Target Operating Model: van krijtlijnen naar implementatie. In deze aflevering praten we hierover met Karel Tanghe, CFO bij AG Insurance.“Voor mij is een Target Operating Model een blauwdruk of een strategisch raamwerk voor waar je de komende drie à zes jaar naartoe wilt met je finance afdeling. Die blauwdruk faciliteert groei en besluitvorming.”Karel zoomt ook in op het belang van free cash. En hoe hij meer tijd creëerde voor prospectief denken en well-being. “Vroeger nam onze closing 21 werkdagen in beslag. Nu nog 10.”

Hoe verzoen je rationaliteit met emotie? Hoe breng je als CFO stabiliteit en voorspelbaarheid naar een sport waar een centimeter beslist over winst of verlies?Deze week in De CFO Podcast: Bastiaan van de Laar, CFO van Team Visma | Lease a Bike.Bastiaan neemt ons mee achter de schermen van de financiële werking van een van de grootste wielerploegen ter wereld.Hoe ziet de P&L eruit?Hoe zit hun business model in elkaar?En hoe maak je als finance team mee sportieve successen mogelijk?