Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Program

We enable modern CFOs with technical expertise, strategic acumen, and leadership capabilities to succeed in the marketplace.

The role of the chief financial officer (CFO) has extended far beyond keeping financial records.

CFOs are now strategic leaders who shape organizational vision, align capital allocation with business goals, and drive transformative initiatives, including digital transformation and ESG strategies. This program equips financial leaders to succeed in this complex, evolving role by helping them master a blend of technical expertise, strategic acumen, and leadership capabilities.

Applications for the cohort beginning September 28, 2026, are now open.

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In partnership with Global Alumni.

The CFO Program prepares financial leaders to excel by equipping them with technical expertise in core areas like accounting, finance, and treasury, along with skills in strategic thinking, leadership, and team management. You will learn how to effectively allocate capital and measure performance, make the right decisions about capital structure, and establish the governance and controls that your company needs to succeed. You will also learn to oversee technology, innovation, and transformation initiatives and how to interface effectively with partners in the C-suite and other stakeholders, such as boards and investors.

The program’s blended format delivers the flexibility of self-paced learning with the dynamic engagement of live sessions and the immersive depth of an in-person experience. This structure lets you balance professional commitments while fostering real-time connections with Booth’s renowned experts and a network of accomplished peers.

Course 1: The CFO, Now and Tomorrow Discover the evolving role of the CFO across a range of industries and companies, assess its demands, and determine how it aligns with your strengths, opportunities for growth, and professional aspirations.

Course 2: Strategic Decision-Making for the CFO This course equips you with tools to make strategic decisions using both internal and external financial information. You'll learn to evaluate capital allocation, product mix, and pricing decisions, as well as study how to engage external stakeholders using performance metrics and financial reports. Real business cases are used throughout to ground concepts in practice.

Course 3: Capital Structure Strategy for the CFO Learn about capital structure strategy and how to make optimal decisions about capital structure, including debt financing, equity funding, and asset securitization.

Course 4: Governance and Risk for the CFO Explore and develop frameworks for maintaining financial transparency, implementing controls, and effectively managing risk.

Course 5: Technology and Innovation for the CFO Assess technologies, such as AI, that can enhance and drive value for the CFO, learn about their use cases, and develop strategies to measure their returns.

Course 6: Communicating and Leading Transformation Delve into how the CFO spearheads financial and organizational transformation, as well as the role of CFOs in leading through crisis, such as sudden market changes, liquidity crises, and litigation.

Course 7: Leadership within the C-Suite Learn how the CFO plays a pivotal role as a strategic leader within the C-suite, driving collaboration and decision-making.

This program will benefit executives who are: