CFO 4.0 - The Future of Finance

Send us your thoughtsOriginally airing live as part of the GenCFO Academy, in this week’s episode of the CFO 4.0 podcast, Hannah was joined by Chris Argent! Hannah and Chris dig deep into the fundamental management skills needed within finance teams, discussing the benefits of flexible, diverse, and multidisciplinary teams and the impact it can have on business performance. Also covered on the podcast:Does every finance person want to be a CFO?Are CFOs generalists or specialists?What are fundamental management skills within finance teams?What does an agile finance team look like?How to make sure you build career paths that work for both finance and businessLinks from the podcast:Follow GenCFO on LinkedInExplore the GenCFO academy Chris Argent’s LinkedIn CFO 4.0 Podcast Explore other CFO 4.0 Podcast episodes here. Subscribe to our Podcast!

Send us your thoughtsIn this week’s episode of the CFO 4.0 podcast, Alwyn Jones, CFO of Global Cryptocurrency company, Luno, sat down with Hannah Munro to talk about the importance of an effective finance business partner function.Hannah and Alwyn covered the following:Alwyn’s journey to becoming a CFOWhy businesses are reluctant to invest in finance and analytics at an early stageHow to prioritise effectively as a CFOUnderstanding the impact of finance teamsThe benefits of providing insight to the executive teamLinks mentioned in this podcast:Connect with Alwyn Jones on LinkedInLearn more about LunoListen to more CFO 4.0 Podcast episodes Explore other CFO 4.0 Podcast episodes here. Subscribe to our Podcast!

Send us your thoughtsOn this episode of CFO 4.0, we're bringing you our latest session of Financial Transformation Live, Integrating your Finance Systems. Hannah Munro talks you through the best approach for integrating your finance systems, covering why you should integrate, what options you have, and planning it out! Also covered in this session: What systems should you be integrating?What are your options for integration?The pros and cons of Excel, Middleware, API, and P2P How to map out your integrations To learn more about this financial transformation live session, visitwww.itassolutions.co.uk/financial-transformation-live/  Explore other CFO 4.0 Podcast episodes here. Subscribe to our Podcast!

Send us your thoughtsWe’ve heard your feedback and are now bringing you an additional regular financial transformation slot! Get a sneak peek behind the consultant curtain with these sessions as Michael and Hannah discuss what makes a successful financial transformation project and how they approach their clients.  This time, they kick things off with a discussion about the differences between Financial Transformation and Software implementation and how to tell the difference. Also covered in this episode:Why transformation is more than just automationWhat is a use case and why do you need itTop tips around process mapping your finance processesThe importance of validating your process mapsHow to benchmark your finance team’s current performance Links referenced in this episode:Michael’s Linkedin The most recent issue of Finance Transformation Magazine FT live sessions Explore other CFO 4.0 Podcast episodes here. Subscribe to our Podcast!

Send us your thoughtsThis week CFO 4.0 Podcast host, Hannah Munro is joined by Sandline Global CFO & author, Glenn Hopper!With over 15 years of experience as a CFO, Glenn talks to Hannah about his new book ‘Deep Finance’ discussing the importance of being a data-driven organisation no matter your business size.   Other topics they cover include:The different levels of data maturity within an organisationHow your finance team can become finance scientistsThe importance of real-time data for finance teamsHow to become a data-driven organisationLinks mentioned in this episode:Glenn’s LinkedInLearn more about Sandline GlobalGlenn’s Book, Deep Finance Explore other CFO 4.0 Podcast episodes here. Subscribe to our Podcast!

Send us your thoughtsIn the latest episode of CFO 4.0, Hannah Munro continues her conversation with Jon Gruda, Assistant Professor of Organisational Behaviour at Maynooth University.Jon has been researching the role of leadership and previously on the podcast, he discussed the relationship they have with their followers.This week, Hannah and Jon dig deeper into the topic, talking in depth about what a leader's relationship with their followers means regarding the changes in management, and how we manage leadership. Also covered in this episode:How to keep people motivated and engaged in a crisis environment?How do relationships work within change and transformation?How do you support your team and organisation during a change?What are the best ideas or approaches to understanding the change? How to ask and receive feedback.What key factors leaders should consider before starting a change?Links referenced in this episode:Jon Gruda’s websiteJon Gruda’s university profile pageJon’s LinkedInSubscribe to CFO 4.0 Podcast Alerts Explore other CFO 4.0 Podcast episodes here. Subscribe to our Podcast!

Send us your thoughtsThis week CFO 4.0 Podcast host, Hannah Munro is joined by the CFO for Coinme, Chris Rolling! Chris and Hannah dive into the world of start-ups and fundraising, discussing whether fundraising fatigue is real, the impact of Covid on fundraising, and how to maintain a healthy cash balance. Other topics they cover include:The top success factors in finance teamsChallenges start-ups are facing in this current climate Balancing the needs of CFOs & CEOs: Pragmatic VS PassionateHow inflation is impacting the cash runway Chris’ top tips for fundraisingLinks mentioned in this episode:Chris’ LinkedIn Learn more about Coinme  Explore other CFO 4.0 Podcast episodes here. Subscribe to our Podcast!

Send us your thoughtsOn this episode of CFO 4.0, we're bringing you our latest session of Financial Transformation Live.Hannah Munro talks to you about how you can assess your current finance system.Also covered in this session:Framework for reviewing your current system10 Common quick wins for system improvementHow to identify whether to invest in improving your current system vs switching to a new oneTemplate for documenting and sharing your findingsTo learn more about this financial transformation live session, visit www.itassolutions.co.uk/financial-transformation-live  Explore other CFO 4.0 Podcast episodes here. Subscribe to our Podcast!

Send us your thoughtsIn this week’s episode of CFO 4.0, Hannah Munro is joined by Becky Glover, Finance Director at VNC Automotive.Putting the World to rights, Becky & Hannah take it upon themselves to find the silver linings in the challenging times we have faced and are currently facing.Other topics they cover include:Why encouraging failure drives innovation in finance teamsHow challenging circumstances can pressure businesses to change their processes for the betterThe benefits of networking in financeBecky’s future predictions on the changes in financeLinks referenced in this videoWorld Finance Forum https://worldfinanceforum.co/ Explore other CFO 4.0 Podcast episodes here. Subscribe to our Podcast!

Send us your thoughtsRepeat offender, Ian Stewart, Chief Economist from Deloitte, and Founder of the CFO Survey joins Hannah Munro on this week’s episode of CFO 4.0! Ian shares some key findings from the most recent CFO Survey, a quarterly survey that is sent out to some of the UK’s leading CFOs on pressing issues.Hannah & Ian explore some interesting findings, including that CFOs predicted the recession.Also covered in this episode:Why do the Bank of England and Treasury use the CFO Survey findings  Key findings from the most recent CFO SurveyHow CFOs predicted the recession two months before the Bank of England announced itWhat strategies CFOs are using to deal with high inflation How the Pandemic, Brexit, and the Ukraine war have impacted supply chains and shocked the economyLinks mentioned in this episode:Read the recent CFO Survey ReportLearn more & subscribe to the Deloitte Monday BriefingIan Stewart’s LinkedIn Subscribe to CFO 4.0 Podcast Alerts  Explore other CFO 4.0 Podcast episodes here. Subscribe to our Podcast!