CFO program
Strumenti e metodi per interpretare al meglio il ruolo di responsabile AFC
Systematizing the role of the CFO in the company
In recent years, the role of the chief financial officer (CFO) has changed significantly. Regulatory developments have expanded the CFOs’ duties and responsibilities, turning them into true partners of the CEO. The CFO not only ensures compliance of processes and strategic decisions, but also provides practical support in assessing risks and opportunities for the business through analysis of facts, scenarios, assumptions and data. The CFO is, in addition, required to become a Business Partner, capable of supporting business decision-making processes and ensuring consistent financial strategy.
This ambivalent role requires not only advanced and evolving technical skills, but also the ability to be an authoritative point of reference within the company. The program aims to reflect and systematize the role of the CFO and the administration, finance and control function, providing the tools to interpret this dual role in light of regulatory changes and business needs. In addition, the course provides an opportunity to share issues, best practices and reference standards, with the goal of building an evolved finance function together.
Who should apply
The program is aimed at professionals who wish to expand their skills in administration, finance and control.
The program is open to CFOs and AFC Directors, or future CFOs; planning and control managers of Italian companies or Italian subsidiaries of multinational groups; senior managers with administrative and financial responsibilities; and General Managers and CEOs with delegated authority in Finance.
It is advisable to have at least ten years of professional experience.
SDA Bocconi Executive Education Certificate
To navigate the evolution of the macroeconomic landscape and organizations, it is essential to broaden your managerial skills. Education plays a central role in this process. Together with our Program Advisors, you can design the learning path that best suits your needs, choosing from various formats to shape your professional growth.
Program Advisory
Learning is never a linear journey—it is a path built together, combining specific training needs with practical tools tailored to individual challenges. Contact our team of Program Advisors, and together we will design the ideal learning path for you or your team, ensuring alignment with your goals.
Your benefits:
A dedicated orientation meeting, either in-person or remotely, to identify learning needs and create a customized plan. Throughout the course, you will experience a tailored welcome to introduce you to the program and foster networking between participants and instructors. Upon completion, your evaluation will become a valuable contribution for continuous improvement of the offering.
How your organization benefits:
Training consultation with HR managers to analyze organizational needs and develop personalized projects. Ongoing progress monitoring and a final follow-up to share results and gather feedback, ensuring constant alignment with pre-set goals.
Get in touch with Patrizia Trivellato
Structure and contents
The program consists of 9 days, totaling 69 equivalent hours and is built on 2 pillars.
The "institutional" role of the CFO: boundaries and evolutions
The "new" role of the CFO: the Finance function as a business partner
Calendar and information
Via Sarfatti 10, 20136 Milano
Calendar
- 30 settembre 2026On campus12:00 - 18:30
- 01 - 03 ottobre 2026On campus07:00 - 16:00
- 07 ottobre 2026Webinar16:00 - 18:00
- 14 ottobre 2026Webinar16:00 - 18:00
- 21 ottobre 2026Webinar16:00 - 18:00
- 04 novembre 2026Webinar17:00 - 19:00
- 11 novembre 2026On campus13:00 - 19:30
- 12 - 14 novembre 2026On campus08:00 - 17:00
Fees
€ 10,200 + VAT
The fee is net of VAT but includes teaching materials and working lunches.
Special payment terms
Bocconi Alumni
Bocconi Alumni are entitled to a 20% reduction on participation fees. To take advantage of the discount, please enter your Alumnus status when registering by indicating “ALUMNI 20” in the notes section. Remember that without this indication, the discount will not be applicable.
Women are good for business
To foster and contribute to women’s professional development, SDA Bocconi School of Management offers them until 8 March 2027 a 20% discount on the participation fee for all Executive Open Programs and Executive Online Programs.
Multiple enrollments
Companies, institutions and public bodies that enroll at least 3 participants in a single program are granted a 20% discount for each registration fee. The concession is not applicable for personal enrollment and must be formalized by the start date of the course.
Corporate education programs
In the case of learning needs involving several resources of the same company enrolled in more than one program, it is possible to define a customized plan from the specific needs of the organization. In this case, our Program Advisors are available to build with the client organizations ad hoc training plans with special pricing.
Partnerships and channel agreements
SDA Bocconi offers the possibility to initiate collaborations that allow them to expand the portfolio of educational trainings to be offered to their members. In this case, the School is available to evaluate partnerships and channel agreements so as to respond in a timely manner to the specific needs of the organization.
By attending at least 80% of the classes, you will receive a certificate of participation in the program and a digital badge to share with your network on LinkedIn.
Program direction
In the face of continuous regulatory and business evolution, the Finance function must be able to develop a responsive, timely, but at the same time, rigorous and timely approach. This is the real challenge for the CFO and his team.
