The CEO–CFO Partnership Handbook
When cash gets tighter and growth stalls, it’s not more dashboards you need, it’s better conversations.
This guide gives CEOs a practical toolkit: 30 questions that cut through the noise and help you pressure-test your company’s financial engine.
What you’ll find in this ebook:
The 30 essential questions every CEO should ask their CFO, organized by theme: cash flow, investment, risk, growth, and technology.
Real-life examples and best practices from European mid-sized companies.
A blueprint to turn finance into a growth partner — not just a cost-control machine.
Lessons from inside Agicap, where the CEO, CFO, and Finance Director share what actually works when scaling financial discipline and aligning strategic visions.
What you’ll learn from this guide
Building a Strategic CEO–CFO Dialogue
Having a skilled CFO isn’t enough — you need a structured conversation built around the right questions and shared goals.
This section walks you through how to create a communication framework that turns your CFO into a true strategic partner, not just a financial operator.
Reading the Numbers to Drive Smarter Decisions
Understanding financial data isn’t just about accuracy — it’s about uncovering what’s behind the numbers.
This guide helps you analyze cash flow, investments, risk, and business performance to identify key drivers and evaluate scenarios for growth or restructuring.
Using Data and Technology to Grow the Business
In a fast-changing environment, automation and technology are strategic assets.
This section helps you assess whether your financial strategy aligns with the tools you’re using — and how to challenge your CFO to build a more agile, performance-driven finance function.
About Agicap
Founded in 2016, Agicap is at the forefront of cash management innovation, with a Treasury Management Platform integrating Banking & ERP connectivity, Cash Management, Liquidity Planning, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Spend Management.
With over 8,000 clients across Europe and the US, Agicap continues to empower businesses to achieve operational excellence and maintain a culture of cash performance.
