CFO Program
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 program will enable you to:
- Define and structure the role of the CFO and the Administration, Finance and Control function
- Strengthen your ability to establish yourself as an authoritative and strategic point of reference within the organization
- Acquire tools and methodologies to effectively interpret the role of the CFO in response to regulatory changes and evolving business needs
- Develop and consolidate advanced technical skills, keeping them continuously up to date
- Foster discussion on common challenges, best practices and reference standards, with the goal of building a modern, evolved and future-oriented Finance function together
Is this program right for you?
This program is designed for CFOs and Administration, Finance and Control Directors, either currently in the role or preparing to take it on, generally working in Italian companies or Italian subsidiaries of multinational groups.
It is also for senior managers with administrative and financial responsibilities, General Managers and CEOs with delegated authority in Finance who wish to expand and update their skills in administration, finance and control.
To make the most of the learning experience, it is advisable to have at least ten years of professional experience.
Connect with our advisors
Learning is never linear. It takes shape over time, combining specific learning needs with practical tools matched to your own challenges.
Talk to our team of Program Advisors to identify the path that best fits your goals and find out how to build a broader development plan through the SDA Bocconi Executive Education Certificate.
Get in touch with Patrizia Trivellato
SDA Bocconi Executive Education Certificate
Your initial conversation with our Program Advisors helps shape your path, clarifying your goals and participation options. It is also the required first step toward earning the Executive Education Certificate.
The SDA Bocconi Executive Education Certificate is the formal recognition awarded upon completion of a learning plan designed around your managerial needs. With the Certificate, every program you attend becomes part of a broader design, built on your growth objectives.
What you will learn
The program consists of 9 days totaling 69 equivalent hours and is built on 2 pillars:
How you will learn
Lectures
A key learning method that encourages continuous interaction with Faculty and peers.
Webinars
Live online sessions specifically designed to optimize the remote learning experience.
Business Cases
Real business situations that enable participants to explore specific managerial challenges by analyzing strategic decisions and the growth path of an organization.
Guest Speakers
Opportunities to exchange ideas and perspectives with managers and entrepreneurs, gaining first-hand insights into business challenges and leadership experiences. Sessions may take place either in the classroom or at the guest company's premises.
Program direction & faculty
- Gianluca MeloniDirectorArea: AccountingResearch domains: Management Control Systems
- Giulio AllevatoArea: AccountingResearch domains: Tax & Legal
- Andrea DossiArea: AccountingResearch domains: Management Control Systems
- Leonardo Luca EtroArea: FinanceResearch domains: M&A and Restructuring
- Alessandro MinichilliArea: Strategy and OperationsResearch domains: Corporate Governance
- Marco MorelliArea: AccountingResearch domains: Management Control Systems
- Paola TagliaviniArea: AccountingResearch domains: Audit & Risk Management
- Matteo VizzaccaroArea: FinanceResearch domains: Corporate Finance
With us, the program becomes reality
The Program Management team supports participants from enrollment through to the end of the program, coordinating and managing every organizational aspect.
SDA Bocconi Campus - Milano
Information
Location
SDA Bocconi School of Management
Via Sarfatti 10, 20136 Milano.By attending at least 80% of the classes, you will receive a Certificate of Participation and a digital badge to share with your network on LinkedIn.
Fees
€ 10.200 + VAT
The fee is exclusive of VAT.
Contacts
Program Advisor
Patrizia Trivellato
tel. +39 02 5836 6605
patrizia.trivellato@sdabocconi.itProgram Manager
Martina Cambareri
tel. +39 02 5836 6605
martina.cambareri@sdabocconi.it
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 2028 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.
The brochure walks you through the program and the SDA Bocconi experience. Inside you'll find:
The full calendar
The application process
Participant stories
The campus experience
