CFO Forward brings together every finance role, from senior accountant to CFO, within a thriving community. Members learn, stay informed, collaborate, and grow together through peer mentoring and in-person events in Lille, Lyon and Brussels, as well as online. The community was founded in 2026 by Valérie Kibieta and Siyuan Wu.
A community built by and for finance leaders
“We built our careers at large international organisations. We wanted to put that expertise at the service of fellow finance leaders — sharing the right benchmarks, helping them grow, and helping them pass it on in turn, so no one has to go it alone.”
Finance is evolving fast — new tools, new regulations, new expectations. Meeting that pace is easier together: staying better informed, continuously upskilling, and sharing practices with peers who face the same challenges day to day. That's what CFO Forward is built for.
In practice, that means shared vigilance around security and digital tools, alongside regular gatherings to learn from one another and move forward as a collective.
Seminars, peer workshops, dinners, video calls, tool demos, and real field feedback — behind the platform, there are people.
Break free from isolation, exchange with peers, and move upmarket — without cutting corners or compromising your independence.
Share your experience, mentor the next generation of finance talent, and help build a stronger profession.
Want to grow surrounded by peers? Apply for selection based on seniority, then gain access to the community, mentoring and — soon — our suite of tools.
Through real-world use cases, digital tools, and AI, every member learns from the others and progresses at their own pace. We grow together by sharing best practices and what each of us learns along the way.
CFO Forward brings together every finance role, from accountant to CFO, around peer mentoring, regular exchanges, and real-life meet-ups. Members learn and grow together, alongside peers facing the same challenges.
Meet-ups take place in person in Lille, Lyon and Brussels, and online: dinners, workshops, seminars, mentoring sessions, and informal moments. The goal is simple: meet regularly to share field experience and best practices.
Yes, absolutely — confidentiality is a top priority. All exchanges within the community remain confidential, hosted in Europe, and are never shared outside the member circle.
Not at all. You remain fully independent and retain ownership of your client relationships. CFO Forward is here to support you, not to take over your business — there's no exclusivity requirement.
Day to day, the community gives you mentoring from senior professionals and peers you can call when a file gets stuck. On top of that come dinners, seminars, and workshops, so you're never navigating challenges alone.
Submit your details, then join a short call with the team so we can get to know each other and walk you through the community.
