131. Key Takeaways from the GENCFO Summit: A Look into the Future of Finance with Chris Argent

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In this episode of the CFO 4.0 Podcast, Hannah Munro is joined by Chris Argent, founder of GENCFO. Together, Chris & Hannah delve into the insights, trends, and key takeaways from the recent GENCFO Summit. 

Topics covered include: 

• The shifting role of the finance function, moving beyond transactional processing to business partnering
• The necessity of selecting the right people for your tech transformation and why it's about more than just acquiring new technology
• The discussion on the current and future use of Excel and the future of finance tools with the advent of cloud and machine learning capabilities
• The imperative of having your finance team earn their 'seat at the table', contributing value to the business beyond traditional roles
• The role of technology and how it aids in bringing about transformations in the finance function

Links referenced in this episode

• Chris Argent’s LinkedIn
• Generation CFO 
• GENCFO Summit
• Digital Finance Function Awards 

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