Your company’s chief financial officer (CFO) has a lot on their plate. Ultimately, you and the rest of the staff should support your CFO however you can. One way to do just that is to find a great executive assistant who helps this C-suite officer tackle a wide range of tasks.
An executive assistant is a difference-maker for a CFO. Here are some of the reasons why.
Time Management
Help your CFO get the most out of their time. An executive assistant prioritises time management. They schedule meetings, respond to emails, and take care of many routine tasks for this officer. By doing so, they free up time for a CFO to allocate to financial planning initiatives that can help your company grow and thrive.
Administrative Support
Take administrative duties off of your chief financial officer’s plate. Executive assistants handle myriad administrative tasks, from CFO travel arrangements to expense reports. They provide CFOs with the administrative support they need to become more productive and efficient than ever before.
Communications Management
Allow your CFO to focus solely on the communications that deserve their attention. With an executive assistant at their disposal, this officer can stay updated about relevant communications. Their assistant filters communications that have nothing to do with the officer’s day-to-day duties. As such, they help the CFO remain on track.
Project Coordination
Trust a project to get off the ground and minimise the risk of roadblocks as it moves forward. Generally, an executive assistant plans for, executes, and tracks the progress of financial projects. If any project issues arise, they will share them with the CFO. From here, any problems can be addressed promptly.
What to Look for When You Hire an Executive Assistant for a CFO
Communication skills are a must-have for executive assistants who support chief financial officers. Ideally, the assistant you hire speaks and writes well. They will have no trouble disseminating information to a CFO and other C-suite officers as needed.
Find an executive assistant who is organized and analytical. This individual will help a CFO stay on deadline. Meanwhile, they can assess data, anticipate potential issues, and resolve these before they have to be escalated to a CFO.
Conduct an executive assistant search in conjunction with a talent recruitment firm. That way, you have access to recruiters who provide resources to help you with your talent search. These recruiters learn about your CFO and search far and wide for executive assistant candidates who line up with their requirements.
Get Help in Your Search for an Executive Assistant for Your CFO
Elby Professional Recruitment understands the challenges you will face as you evaluate executive assistant candidates. Our recruiters learn about your business and who you want to fill your vacancy. We work diligently to find a candidate who can serve your CFO well for a long time. Our team makes it easy to recruit and onboard talent immediately.
We are here to assist you in your talent search. Get in touch with us today, and we will help you find talent for your business.
