We surveyed 302 CFOs to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical CFO. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as a CFO?
Low
High
Working as a CFO typically requires higher levels of intelligence when compared with the average career. This means that CFOs are required to actively learn new things related to their discipline and solve complex problems.
Can I learn to become a CFO?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as a CFO typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.
Is it easy to get a job as a CFO?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically quite difficult to find a job as a CFO.
Do CFOs work full-time or part-time?
89% of CFOs work in full-time roles while 11% work part-time.