SMBC launches tailored CFO dashboard to support global trade clients’ financial management

SMBC’s Global Trade Finance Department (GTFD) has achieved the milestone with the launch of a customised CFO Dashboard tailored for global trade clients. This dashboard offers real-time visibility into essential financial indicators and can be adapted to align with each client’s internal processes, reporting frameworks, and decision-making requirements.

The initial deployment of the CFO Dashboard was completed for a U.S.-based manufacturing client. This implementation included a customised interface that mirrors the client’s financial structure. The dashboard displays tailored visualisations of key metrics such as profitability, cash balances, return on invested capital (ROIC), and cash-cycle performance.

As per the press release, to ensure the tool integrates smoothly with the client’s daily financial management, the GTFD team conducted a collaborative workshop to refine the dashboard to align with the client’s operational model. The outcome is a focused solution that supports more effective financial analysis and enhances strategic decision-making capabilities.

Mitsuhiro Kawamura, Global Head of Trade Finance for SMBC Group, said,
“This new CFO Dashboard tool strengthens our ability to deliver data-driven insights and deepen our advisory engagement with clients.”

“We remain committed to expanding our digital solutions to help clients optimise liquidity, improve working capital efficiency, and unlock new opportunities across their global trade activities,” he added.