CFO 4.0 - The Future of Finance 254. First 100 Days as a CFO: From Diagnosis to Direction with Nicolas Raynaud FCCA
Dec 9, 2025
50:59
In this episode of the CFO 4.0 Podcast, recorded in partnership with ACCA, Hannah Munro is joined by Nicolas Raynaud FCCA, CFO at the Science Museum Group. Nicolas shares a frank and practical view of what it really takes to settle into a new CFO role and why those early months demand clarity, curiosity and steady judgement.
In this episode, Nicolas covers
- Why the first 100 days start with understanding the organisation you’re joining, not diving into delivery
- How to diagnose whether you’re entering a growth phase, a turnaround or a realignment
- The importance of preparing before day one and validating the brief you were given
- How to balance early stakeholder engagement with the pressure to act
- What to do when your findings don’t match expectations, and how to handle difficult course correction
- Why staying open minded, curious and willing to learn will set the tone for long term success
Links mentioned
- Nicolas' Linkedin
- Learn more about the Science Museum Group
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