What it Takes to Become a CFO?
STRATEGIC CFO PROGRAM 2026
Better than an Executive MBA Program
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What it Takes toĀ BecomeĀ a CFO?
Youāve Got the Experience.Ā The Credentials. The Skills.
But somethingās not clicking.
You see people less qualified leapfrog ahead.
You're stuck in the same role for years.
You're doing everything right ā yet the C-suite still
feels out of reach.
Relax.
Itās not about how hard you work.
Itās about how strategically you think.
And how powerfully you lead
Here is The Harsh Truth..
Technical skills alone wonāt get you to the top.
Youāve mastered reporting, compliance, budgets, and
forecasts.Ā But what got you here... wonāt take you there.
If youāre not seen as a strategic leader; a business partner
who drives results, youāll be over-looked again and again
Letās be honest. Youāve probably felt some (or all) of this:
You feel stuck in your current role
You're doing āimportantā work, but you're not invited to
important meetings. Youāre respected but you are not
assigned higher responsibilities.
Finding an Opportunity Seems Impossible
When you look for external opportunities, youāre told
you're overqualified. But when CFO opportunities
show upā¦Ā you're not even shortlisted.
You Find it Difficult to Express Yourself
You have lots of good ideas to share but during meeting you
donāt know how to start. You think you have the necessary
talent but in front of other you loose confidence.
You Are Not the Problem.
But YouĀ Need a Different Game Plan.
The rules has changed.
CFOs today are storytellers, strategists, and business partners;
not just custodians of financial books.
If youāre still operating like a financial accountant with a fancy title,
youāll be passed over again and again.
But hereās the good news:
This transformation is easy if you do it right. And thatās
exactly what the Strategic CFO Program is built for.
Now, Imagine Thisā¦?
You feel stuck in your current role
You're doing āimportantā work, but you're not invited to important meetings. Youāre respected but you are not assigned higher responsibilities.
You are Seen as a Thought Leader
You connect financial performance to market moves, customer behavior, and long-term value. You become the āgrowth partnerā every CEO wants.
You lead with presence, clarity, and authority
You inspire your team.
You influence the board.
And when the next CFO position
opens up, youāre the obvious choice.
Introducing
The Strategic CFO Program
By MECA CFO Academy
Your Ultimate Executive Development Program to Guarantee a CFO Seat in
Your Career Here is what you will get when you join the Strategic CFO Program
Starts on
July 5, 2025
Program Duration
12 Months
Program Fee $2,939
Payment Plan Available
Team Discounts Available
NEW UPDATED DIGITAL
-HEAVY CURRICULUM
Harvard Case Studies
Several original Harvard Business case studies and simulations included in the curriculum of the CFO Program
Live Sessions on Weekend
All live online sessions are conducted each Saturday at 4:00 PM UAE time for about 2 hours
Peer Learning & Networking
The program is structured to provide maximum opportunities for peer learning and networking
Sessions Playback
All coaching sessions are recorded and playbacks usually available on the same day for re-watching
NASBA Approved CPE Credits
MECA CFO Academy is approved by NASBA to award 48 CPE credits for the entire 12-month program
96 Hours of Coaching & Learning
The program is loaded with a comprehensive curriculum that requires 96 hours of coaching and learning
Certificate of Completion
Upon successful completion of the program, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from MECA
MECA Alumni Benefits
Graduates of this program can join MECA CFO Alumni, an active group of senior finance leaders from around the world
Experiential Learning through
Case Studies and Business Simulations
A Unique Feature to Learn Business by Doing Business
YMECA CFO Academy is proud to introduce several Harvard case studies and business simulations as part of the curriculum of the Strategic CFO Program. Through a special arrangement, Harvard Business has allowed MECA to use its teaching material in MECA Executive Education Programs.
Business simulations are increasingly getting popular among the top business school as an e-learning tool to provide experiential learning opportunities to their students.
Never experienced business simulation or case study method before? Watch below short explainer.
What is a Business Simulation?
See Below What is Included
MEET OUR FACULTY
Saleem Sufi
Saleem Sufi has been a Global Strategic CFO for more than 20 years working for world-class Fortune 500 and top Private Equity owned companies in Asia Pacific, Middle East, Europe and United States. As an experienced speaker, corporate trainer and executive coach, Saleem has conducted numerous executive level workshops and seminars at international locations including Tokyo, Singapore, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Milan, Riyadh, Dubai and New York.
Saleem is an MBA with major in Strategy and Finance and a Fellow member of the Institute of Cost & Management Accountants. He has attended Harvard Business School a number of times for Executive Education. He has coached and trained hundreds of senior corporate professionals around the globe. He is the founder of MECA CFO Academy and currently dedicated to helping Finance professionals grow in leadership roles.
Dr. Prashanth Southekal
Dr. Prashanth Southekal is the Managing Principal of DBP Institute (www.dbp-institute.com), a data and analytics consulting, research, and education firm. He is a Consultant, Author, and Professor. He has consulted for over 75 organizations including P&G, GE, Shell, Apple, and SAP. Dr. Southekal is the author of two books ā āData for Business Performanceā and "Analytics Best Practicesā ā and writes regularly on data, analytics, and machine learning in Forbes.com, FP&A Trends, and CFO.University. ANALYTICS BEST PRACTICES is in the top 100 analytics books of all time and in May 2022 was ranked #1 by BookAuthority. Apart from his consulting pursuits, he has trained over 3,000 professionals worldwide in Data and Analytics. Dr. Southekal is also an Adjunct Professor of Data and Analytics at IE Business School (Madrid, Spain). CDO Magazine included him in the top 75 global academic data leaders of 2022. He holds a Ph.D. from ESC Lille (FR) and an MBA from Kellogg School of Management (U.S.). He lives in Calgary, Canada with his wife, two children, and a high-energy Goldendoodle dog. Outside work, he loves juggling and cricket.
Is the Strategic CFO Program for You?
The Strategic CFO Program is not just a course. Itās a transformation journey to rewire your thinking, mindset, and leadership style.
- Designed and Built by Saleem Sufi, a Worldclass CFO Coach & AdvisorĀ
- A 700+ Alumni CFO Members Studied the Same Program. 19 th Batch in Progress.Ā
- An Unconventional CFO Program that is Considered Better than CFO Programs from the Top Business Schools.
This program will transform you from a capable finance manager to a high-impact, boardroom- ready Strategic CFO.
Youāre Standing at a Crossroads:
Two Very Different Futures Ahead
Option 1
Stay Where You Are
Letās think realistically for a moment.
Option 2
Step up into Your Strategic CFO Role
This is your invitation to finally become the leader you were meant to be.
The Window Is Closing
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What Will You Choose?
Youāve waited long enough.
Youāve worked hard, paid your dues,
built your skills.
But effort without direction only
leads to frustration.
Now is the time to invest in you; your mindset, your
leadership, your future.
- Imagine where you could be one year from today...
- Imagine the doors that will open when you showĀ Ā
upĀ as a Strategic CFO.
The choice is yours:
Will you keep waiting for things to change?
Or will you take control and become
the leader you deserves?
CONTACT US
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