THE JOURNAL

Insights & Strategies.

Executive career positioning, mindset shifts, and recruitment secrets from 25+ years on the inside.

When Should a CFO Move On? Signs Your Time Is Up

Belinda Paris

Published on: 09/10/2026

How CFOs know when it is time to leave a role. Signs the role has run its course, signs you are leaving too early, and how to plan a quiet, well-timed exit.

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Why CFOs Get Fired: The Patterns Boards Talk About

Belinda Paris

Published on: 09/10/2026

The common reasons CFOs lose their jobs, from surprises and lost CEO trust to the wrong fit for the business stage, and what CFOs can do to protect themselves.

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CFO Resume Summary Examples: Five Before and Afters

Belinda Paris

Published on: 09/10/2026

Five CFO resume summary examples with before and after versions. What the summary must do in seven seconds and the mistakes most CFO summaries make.

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Group Financial Controller Pay: What Drives the Gap Between Roles

Belinda Paris

Published on: 09/10/2026

What drives Group Financial Controller pay in Australia and NZ. Why ranges are wide, how listed, PE and private groups differ, and how to negotiate well.

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