McKinsey on Finance, Number 89

Perspectives for CFOs and other finance leaders

Articles in this issue

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Article

What CFOs need to get right in a buy-side carve-out

August 27, 2025 -

CFOs can tackle “dis-synergies” and stranded costs, among other complexities, with flexible models and well-structured transitional service agreements.

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Article

How buyers can successfully navigate integrating a carve-out

July 23, 2025 -

Integration leaders on the buy-side of a carve-out face three primary tasks to successfully bring new assets into the fold.

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How CHROs can win hearts and minds in a buy-side carve-out

August 28, 2025 -

Culture, organization, and talent risks often arise when assets are carved out. Here’s how people leaders can address them.

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Book Excerpt

The cost of (un)doing business

July 24, 2025 -

In a divestiture, companies must overcome the complexities of disentanglement.

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Article

Here’s how budgets can keep up with accelerating uncertainty

July 28, 2025 -

As CFOs reflect on budget seasons that come and go too quickly, it’s time to recognize the advantages of a more agile, proactive, and sophisticated budgeting process.

Survey

Investing in innovation: Three ways to do more with less

June 5, 2025 -

In times of disruption, many organizations freeze their innovation spending despite its critical importance for long-term growth. Here’s how to avoid that trap.