Being a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in a tough economic climate requires Buffet-style intellect, wisdom, perseverance and foresight to be able to gauge the markets and make calculated decisions in the interests of the company, its employees and shareholders. A touch of the modern day maverick like Elon Musk and the courage of a Mohamed Ali in the boxing ring, are also helpful in leading the finance function of a company through a downturn. In this article, Mindcor InterSearch takes a look at some of the considerations facing CFOs today.