CFO 4.0 - The Future of Finance
Hannah Munro
Welcome to CFO 4.0, where we explore the dynamic landscape of Financial Leadership in the era of Technology 4.0. I'm your host, Hannah Munro, Managing Director of itas, a pioneering Financial Transformation consultancy. In this podcast series, we unravel the intricate connection between cutting-edge technologies and the financial domain. It's more than just adopting tools; it's about cultivating the skills necessary to navigate and spearhead the transformative journey within Finance. CFO 4.0 embodies the archetype of the Financial Leader in the future — a fusion of strategic visionaries and tech-savvy innovators. As the CFO role swiftly evolves from a mere cost controller to a strategic influencer, each transition opens up novel possibilities. Tune in as we share valuable insights and guidance from inspirational CFOs and finance leaders every episode, empowering you to revolutionise your processes, people, and data. Seize the opportunities, propel your business and career forward, and lead with unwavering confidence. Join us in shaping the future of Finance — this is CFO 4.0, your guide to the Future of Finance. We’d love for you to join our community, and if you like what you hear (which I’m sure you will 😉) it would be great if you rate and share.
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Mar 8, 2022 • 41min
70. The connection between sustainability and finance | with Lilly Miller, CFO at Planet Mark
Lilly Miller, CFO at Planet Mark, discusses ESG's role in finance, running a business from home, and pushing ESG strategy. The episode explores integrating finance and sustainability in supply chain management, initiating sustainability initiatives, and advocating for sustainable practices in business.
Mar 1, 2022 • 40min
69. Financial Transformation Live - Reduce Your Month-End Close Time
Send us your thoughtsJoin us for the next installment of Financial Transformation live where Hannah Munro will be talking about how you can reduce your month-end close! Topics she will be covering include: Stats around typical close times4 steps to improve your month-end closeUsing timeline mapping to understand your current close processCommon month-end bottlenecksWhere should you be focusing to improveIf you would like to learn more about our Financial Transformation Live Community, visit here.Follow us on LinkedIn to ensure you don't miss our future sessions! Explore other CFO 4.0 Podcast episodes here. Subscribe to our Podcast!
Feb 22, 2022 • 49min
68. Connecting the dots between data and insights through storytelling in finance | with Brent Dykes, Chief Data Storyteller, AnalyticsHero
Send us your thoughtsThis episode of CFO 4.0, sees Hannah Munro, chatting to Brent Dykes, Founder, and Chief Data Storyteller at AnalyticsHero.Brent Dykes has spent more than 15 years in the analytics industry, consulting with some of the world’s most recognized brands, such as Microsoft, Sony, Nike, Amazon, and Comcast. Brent brings a unique perspective on data storytelling, and how to communicate data effectively.Brent is a regular Forbes contributor, publishing more than 30 articles on various data topics. He has also published his latest book, 'Effective Data Storytelling: How to Drive Change with Data, Narrative, and Visuals'.What's covered in this episode?What is a Chief Data Storyteller?Brent's journey to AnalyticsHeroHow to communicate insight within finance teamsFrameworks that are being used to share insight throughout finance teamsHow to convey financial data through storiesTop tips for getting into data storytelling for finance leadersLinks mentioned in this episode:Brent's LinkedInBrent's Forbes articles Explore other CFO 4.0 Podcast episodes here. Subscribe to our Podcast!
Feb 15, 2022 • 39min
67. Building a global and scalable finance function – with Andrew Collis, CFO at Moneypenny
Send us your thoughtsIn this episode of CFO 4.0, Hannah chats to Andrew Collis, CFO at Moneypenny. Moneypenny is the leading outsourced communications provider supporting businesses globally with outsourced switchboards, telephone answering, live chat management, and much more. Andrew started his career at Deloitte and joined Moneypenny with a wealth of experience and a passion for people-based organisations. Andrew is an expert in helping to scale up global businesses and driving rapid growth plans. This episode also covers:Andrew’s journey to MoneypennyBuilding a people-first culture at MoneypennyBuilding and bringing together a global finance teamTop tips for starting a new finance leadership rolePreparing companies for growthLeading finance during change and transformationLinks referenced in this episodeAndrew's LinkedIn Explore other CFO 4.0 Podcast episodes here. Subscribe to our Podcast!
Feb 8, 2022 • 39min
66. 5 Steps for Getting Started with your ESG Strategy | With Victoria Gillespie, JTC
Send us your thoughtsIn our newest episode of CFO 4.0, Hannah chats to Victoria Gillespie, who leads the ESG Commercial Service offering for JTC, and supports the Chief Sustainability Officer to deliver the ESG Strategy. They talk a little about Victoria’s journey to JTC, and what the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) framework means for businesses.Throughout the podcast, they cover several topics, including:Victoria’s journey to JTCDifferent frameworks that are out thereWhat is ESG?Where ESG should sit within an organisation?What shift Victoria has seen in terms of ESG, and the requirements around Brexit, COVID, and Climate ChangeIs ESG a requirement?Links referenced in this episode:ESG and JTCVictoria's LinkedIn Explore other CFO 4.0 Podcast episodes here. Subscribe to our Podcast!
Feb 1, 2022 • 40min
65. Financial Transformation Live - Breaking the Excel Addiction
Send us your thoughtsIn this episode of CFO 4.0, we're bringing you the first-ever episode of Financial Transformation Live.This is a recording of a LinkedIn Live & YouTube Live session that took place on the 26th of January at 11 am, which we've turned into a podcast for our CFO 4.0 listeners! In this session, Hannah Munro is talking about all things spreadsheets! Are you guilty of having an addiction to spreadsheets? How do you know if you have a problem?What are the dangers of relying on spreadsheets?How can you move away from relying on spreadsheets?Links referenced in this episode:Excel Audit Template DownloadBlog, 10 spreadsheets you shouldn’t have in your finance teams Webinar, 8 Ways Sage Intacct helps you get rid of Excel Spreadsheets Check out our upcoming Financial Transformation Live events and subscribe to alerts Explore other CFO 4.0 Podcast episodes here. Subscribe to our Podcast!
Jan 25, 2022 • 22min
64. The Research Behind Successful Transformation Projects
Send us your thoughtsJoin us on this episode of CFO 4.0, as Hannah Munro takes you through the research behind successful transformation projects, and why some financial transformation projects fail.What else is covered in this episode?Current statistics around Financial TransformationWhat causes Financial Transformation Projects to fail?Practical steps to make your next project a success?Top tips for successful transformationLinks mentioned in this episodeSage Transform PDFSign up for our CFO Briefing and Podcast newsletters Explore other CFO 4.0 Podcast episodes here. Subscribe to our Podcast!
Jan 12, 2022 • 38min
63. CFO Stories: Finance Resolutions for 2022 - Getting the right people, processes, and systems in place with Nick Rose CFO of Enable
Send us your thoughtsIn this episode of CFO 4.0, Hannah Munro chats to Nick Rose. Nick is CFO at fast-growing Silicon Valley VC-backed Enable and joined to help drive the company’s rapid and international expansion which he has been doing for a few years. He joined Enable from U.K.-based building materials wholesaler Travis Perkins plc, where he spent 16 years in a range of finance director and transformation program director roles. We discuss his experience leading and managing transformation, as well as his learnings from the latest ERP project. This episode covers:Nick's transition from wholesale and distribution to a SAAS businessHis ambitions for the role of financeHow to structure responsibilities within a finance teamHow systems and platforms can impact your finance teamsFinding the right team members who have the right viewpointTakeaways from implementing a new finance systemNick's business resolutions for 2022Sign up for our CFO Briefing and Podcast newsletters Explore other CFO 4.0 Podcast episodes here. Subscribe to our Podcast!
Dec 22, 2021 • 12min
62. The Final Episode of 2021 with Hannah Munro
Send us your thoughtsIn this final episode for 2021, Hannah reflects back on the amazing year we've had with the CFO 4.0 Podcast. and how finance transformation has shifted due to COVID. We wanted to say a huge thank you to those of you who have supported and listened to this podcast over the past twelve months, and we hope you'll stick around for our future episodes.We also wanted to say a HUGE thank you to our guests who have appeared on the show. Hannah also chats about her new project, Financial Transformation Live, and gives a little bit more insight into what that entails and how you can go about joining the sessions!We hope you have a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year!🎄If you could leave a review, it would be much appreciated.Find out more about Financial Transformation Live hereSign up for our CFO Briefing and Podcast newslettersitas Website Explore other CFO 4.0 Podcast episodes here. Subscribe to our Podcast!
Dec 15, 2021 • 30min
61. Soft Skills and the importance they have in Finance Teams with Howard Tunnicliffe
Send us your thoughtsIn our newest episode of CFO 4.0, Hannah chats to Howard Tunnicliffe.Howard is Head of Finance - Subscriptions at The Economist, and he helps finance people to move up by mastering soft skills, which is the main subject of today's episode! Howard is also an experienced leader of Financial Planning & Analysis with over 15 years' tenure in global matrixed businesses.What else is covered in this episode?Howard’s journey to The EconomistWhy are soft skills so important when it comes to finance?How to assess your finance teamWhy it’s important to be aware of soft skillsWhat are the more important skills when it comes to finance?Top tips to develop these soft skills within your finance teamConnect with Howard on LinkedInSign up for our CFO Briefing and Podcast newsletters Explore other CFO 4.0 Podcast episodes here. Subscribe to our Podcast!
