The Treasury Update Podcast

Expectations around payment methods are changing—customer experience is now a major driver, as well as cost efficiency concerns in insurance companies. Host Craig Jeffery sits down with Karen Molly, VP & Treasurer of Northwestern Mutual to discuss solving payment challenges by taking an end-to-end view. This approach provides maximum value not only for treasury, but also many other payment-intensive organizations. Listen in and enjoy the discussion.

On this episode of the podcast, Craig Jeffery speaks with Ernie Humphrey, CEO of Treasury Webinars on the topic of Treasury Success in Today’s World. With a focus on both relationships and technology, they explore how the role of treasury is evolving and key success factors that are essential to help equip treasury professionals today. Listen in to find out more.

How do treasurers effectively drive change across an organization? On this episode of the podcast, Craig Jeffery talks with Todd Picken, Treasurer at MassMutual to discuss the joys and opportunities of treasury transformation and how both need to be tempered with a dose of reality.  From treasury operations to customer experience, they share valuable insights to help navigate real change across treasury environments. Topics of discussion center around achieving success through paying for transformation, moving the culture forward and getting technology to work. Listen in to find out more.

On this episode of the podcast, Craig Jeffery speaks with Ernie Humphrey, CEO of Treasury Webinars on the topic of Owning the Cash Conversion Cycle.  With a focus on both relationships and technology, they explore how treasury, accounts payable and accounts receivable can best partner to optimize the cash convergence cycle and align KPI’s to support the overall success of organizations.  Listen in to the discussion to find out more.

Global payments are presenting organizations with new challenges and opportunities.  On this episode of the podcast, Craig Jeffery engages with Bob Stark, VP of Strategy at Kyriba on the massive changes underway in payments.  They collaborate on financial strategies, technology changes, new tools and other key factors that are driving significant payment changes on a global scale.  Listen in to the discussion.

What should a Treasurer think about when putting together a dynamic team? On this must-listen episode of the Becoming a Treasurer series, Craig Jeffery shares teambuilding tips you shouldn’t miss. Whether you’re building a team or revitalizing an existing one, his valuable insights into handling each scenario, as well as well as any differences arising from an organization’s culture, category or complexity—will ensure you find the right people with the optimal skillsets to effectively support your treasury goals. Listen in to learn more.

Curious about treasury talent trends and how they may impact your career?  On this episode of The Treasury Update Podcast, Craig Jeffery interviews Treasury Talent Founder and Director Simon Lynch on shifting landscapes across the industry on a global scale. Topics of discussion cover the rise of treasury roles among non-bank lenders, the executive demand for relational soft skills in a data-driven world, and the predictions you need for a successful future in treasury.  Listen in to find out more.

Does managing bank fees seem like a daunting endeavor? On this episode of the podcast, Managing Partner Craig Jeffery sits down with Senior Treasury Consultant Stephanie Villatoro to discuss the necessity of regular management review, the importance of fee differentiation, and the value of market awareness on both an international and domestic level. Listen in to find out how to maintain proper bank fee oversight.

Nearly all organizations are keenly focused on forecasting.  For well over a decade, it has been a top priority for companies. And, they spend far too much time working on their forecast. They run into a variety of pitfalls which impact their forecasting ability, accuracy, and value.  Craig Jeffery of the Treasury Update Podcast talks with Mike Zack of GTreasury on the key factors of forecasting success.  With a step-by-step approach, they discuss how to systematize your forecast, avoid pitfalls, enhance global visibility and maybe even reduce fraud losses.  Listen in to find out how you can better position your organization for success.

How is the future of treasury talent changing?  Craig Jeffery sits down with Mike Richards of The Treasury Recruitment Company to discuss the future of treasury talent and what it takes to have a successful career path.  From personal branding techniques to goal-setting, they explore what treasury professionals need to know to stay visible and marketable today.  Listen in to find out how you can take your career to the next level. Mike Richards is the CEO and Founder of The Treasury Recruitment Company. They specialise in recruiting corporate Treasury professionals for leading businesses across the globe and they have been doing this since 2002. He also hosts a podcast called The Treasury Career Corner where he talks to leading treasury professionals about how they first started in treasury, where they are now and where they see both themselves and the treasury profession going next more details here https://treasuryrecruitment.com/podcast He is a regular speaker and presenter at treasury conferences around the world discussing a variety of topics relating to the world of treasury and treasury recruitment.