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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Apr 19, 2022 • 40min
76. CFO Stories: The Unconventional CFO with Jeremy Foster, CFO, Talroo
Send us your thoughtsIn this episode of CFO 4.0, Hannah Munro chats to Jeremy Foster to discuss the role of the CFO, and the benefits of not thinking like a traditional CFO. Jeremy is Chief Financial Officer at Talroo. He has more than fifteen years of experience as a senior executive, mainly in the technology and banking field. Jeremy has been CFO or COO for 3 Inc. 5000 companies, two of which have made the Inc. 500. Also covered in this episode:Jeremy’s unconventional journey to becoming CFOBenefits of not thinking like a traditional CFOOptimising finance structure and team design to achieve an agile finance functionInsights into financial and resource strategy for high growthTop tips on how to approach marketing investmentsJeremy’s essential tool list to create agile finance functions Links referenced in this episodeJeremy's LinkedInTalroo Explore other CFO 4.0 Podcast episodes here. Subscribe to our Podcast!
Apr 12, 2022 • 41min
75. The Pandemic and Beyond with Clive Webb, Head of Business Management, ACCA
Send us your thoughtsIn this episode of CFO 4.0, Hannah Munro talks to Clive Webb, Head of Business Management at ACCA. Clive deals with business and technology-related matters from the perspective of the CFO. This episode covers the Pandemic and Beyond for finance, and also explores the research Clive carried out about the pandemic, and also the future of finance as a function.Also covered in this episode:Update on current research in the ACCA professional insights teamCOVID and the shift it has created within the role of financeImpact of volatility has had on the demands from the finance organisationNew data skill sets needed within finance teamsThe importance of technology to the future of financeLinks referenced in this episode:Clive's LinkedInACCA WebsiteFinance's Journey to the Future Article Explore other CFO 4.0 Podcast episodes here. Subscribe to our Podcast!
Apr 5, 2022 • 46min
74. Financial Transformation Live - Getting started with mapping out your finance processes
Send us your thoughtsJoin us for the next instalment of Financial Transformation live where Hannah Munro talks about how to get started with mapping out your finance processes!Topics Hannah covers include: Top tips for getting started with process mappingWhat process mapping tools do we use?How to approach process mapping within your team...and so much more!Links referenced in this episode:Webinar: Automating your finance team with Sage IntacctTop 5 Process Mapping Tools for Beginners - BlogRemember to follow us on LinkedIn so you don't miss out on our future sessions!Learn more and sign up for live alerts for our sessions here Explore other CFO 4.0 Podcast episodes here. Subscribe to our Podcast!
Mar 29, 2022 • 42min
73. How to deal with shifts and transformations within finance teams with Chris Argent, Founder of Generation CFO
Send us your thoughtsOn our newest episode of CFO 4.0, Hannah sits down and chats with Chris Argent, Founder of Generation CFO.In 2009, Chris was frustrated by poor systems, poor reporting, and lack of time. It was in 2009 that he created Generation CFO. It started off as a small group over on LinkedIn, and is now a huge community with almost 70,000 members!What else is covered in this episode?Chris’s journey to Generation CFOThe shift in finance Chris has seen during his time at Generation CFOWhat changes are happening in finance teams today?Importance of people to the technological shift that’s happeningFixing processes vs automating themGetting started on your transformation journeyLinks referenced in this episodeJoin the Generation CFO Group on LinkedInFollow Chris on LinkedInFind out more about Generation CFO here Explore other CFO 4.0 Podcast episodes here. Subscribe to our Podcast!
Mar 22, 2022 • 43min
72. CFO Stories: Getting that first CFO role with Billy Scanlan, CFO at The Marketing Practice
Send us your thoughtsOn this episode of CFO 4.0, Hannah chats to Billy Scanlan, CFO at The Marketing Practice.Billy joined The Marketing Practice in 2021, but has previously helped scale fast-growth, private equity-backed B2B businesses. In this episode, the two talk about getting that first CFO role, and how you can build your skills and capabilities to make you a good candidate for your first CFO role!What else is covered in this episode?What is The Marketing Practice?Why Billy chose The Marketing Practice as his first CFO role?How to build the skills and capabilities to make you a good candidate for your first CFO role?How to find your first CFO role?What questions to ask before accepting the offer?How to make your first 90 days a success in your new role?Links referenced in this episodeBilly's LinkedInThe Marketing Practice Website Explore other CFO 4.0 Podcast episodes here. Subscribe to our Podcast!
Mar 15, 2022 • 34min
71. Building an impactful & commercially focused finance team with Monica Arora, EVP of Commercial Finance, Sage
Send us your thoughtsOn this week’s episode of CFO 4.0, we have returning guest, Monica Arora, EVP of Commercial Finance at Sage. Monica has been at Sage for almost six years helping build and develop out the commercial finance function and supporting the shift to a subscription focussed organisation. Prior to that she also worked for both Schneider Electric and Invensys PLC.In Monica's current role at Sage, she sits on both the CFO leadership, as well as the COO leadership and we talk about what it takes to grow and develop an impactful commercial function. Also covered in this episode:How has the commercial part of finance developed over the last few yearsThe changing criteria Sage now use to recruit people who give the right kind of insightHow to identify the commercial skillset during the interview processTop tips on developing existing finance talent into more commercial rolesImportance of educating the wider organisation on core finance skillsLinks referenced in this episode:Monica's LinkedIn Explore other CFO 4.0 Podcast episodes here. Subscribe to our Podcast!
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!
