The Digital CFO
Digital Transformation in Finance- The CFO Perspective
About the Program
The Digital CFO Program is designed for CFOs and senior finance leaders who want to shape the future of their companies’ finance functions. You will explore how digital technologies redefine decision-making, control, and value creation in finance. Leading academics, PwC experts, and experienced CFOs will share concrete applications, lessons learned, and perspectives on the latest trends and technologies - how AI can be applied to generate efficiency gains and measurable business impact.
Program Content
Today’s CFOs are strategic business partners focused on value creation and innovation. In interactive seminar sessions, conducted by WHU in collaboration with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), you will:
- Understand the digital CFO operating model of the future
- Analyse the current status of your company’s finance function
- Design a digital roadmap tailored to your organization
- Learn how to make effective use of digital tools, in particular LLMs and other forms of AI
- Redesign and automate processes, for leaner, more agile performance
- Exchange perspectives with CFO peers, PwC experts and WHU Faculty about the challenges and success factors of digital transformation
The program blends academic insights with practical cases to ensure direct relevance to your work environment.
Program Format and Module Dates
This 2-day program runs at WHU Campus Düsseldorf.
Module Dates
Program Benefits
- Strengthen your strategic impact and lead digital finance transformation
- Learn about up-to-date digital tools, including LLMs and other forms of AI, that you can apply directly in your organization
- Address your digitalization challenges with experts from academia and practice
- Gain hands-on tools directly applicable to your work environment
Upon completion, you will be awarded a WHU Executive Education Certificate, a recognized mark of your commitment to growth, leadership, and lifelong learning, issued by one of Europe’s top business schools.
Participant Profile
- CFOs or senior finance executives aspiring to become CFOs
- Experienced executives in finance, regardless of industry or company size, aiming to advance digital transformation
- Participants should have a minimum of 10 years of professional experience
The minimum number of participants for this program is 12.
- Amalia Brückner, Egon Zehnder, CFO & Audit Chair and Industrial Practice Group
- Dr. Tobias Keller, Data Scientist, DB Systel GmbH
- Dr. Yorck Schmidt, Member of the Board and CFO, AVL List GmbH
More guest speakers to be announced.
FAQ
1Who is this program for, and what qualifications or experience do I need?
The Digital CFO Program is an advanced executive management training designed for finance leaders, senior executives, and C-suite professionals shaping the digital transformation of the finance function. It is particularly suited to CFOs, senior finance managers, and decision-makers seeking to enhance their strategic impact at the senior leadership level. No formal academic prerequisites are required. Admission is based on your professional experience, leadership background, and level of strategic responsibility within your organization.
2Where does the program take place, how long does it last, and what is the format?
The Digital CFO Program takes place over two interactive in-person days at WHU Campus Düsseldorf, Germany. As a senior leadership management program, it combines intensive, practice-oriented sessions with case studies, expert input, and peer exchange tailored to digital finance leadership challenges.
3What are the key takeaways from this program?
Through this advanced executive management training, you will develop the skills to lead digital transformation within finance and strengthen your role as a strategic C-suite leader. You will gain practical frameworks to use data, technology, and analytics for better decision-making and value creation.
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