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 16, 2021 • 49min
26. A CFOs Guide to Writing Annual Reports That Your Investors Actually want to Read - with Claire Bodanis
Send us your thoughtsHannah chats to Claire Bodanis, the UK leading authority on corporate reporting. Claire is also the Author of "Trust Me, I'm Listed". Claire is also the Founder and Director of Falcon Windsor.In this episode, Hannah and Claire cover:Challenges currently faced today with producing the annual report How to produce a report that is engaging and valuable to investorsBalancing the increase in regulatory requirements with what investors need to hearCommunicating challenging news in your Annual ReportCommon mistakes businesses make when writing their annual reportWhat is changing in the world of annual reportingLinks referenced in this episode:Claire's LinkedInFalcon WindsorMonthly Reporting WebinarsBook: Trust Me, I'm ListedSign up for our CFO Briefing and Podcast newsletters Explore other CFO 4.0 Podcast episodes here. Subscribe to our Podcast!
Mar 9, 2021 • 37min
25. What do the Elite CFOs do Differently to Drive Impact? - CFO Now Research with Aneel Delawalla, Accenture
Send us your thoughtsIn this latest episode of CFO 4.0, Hannah interviews Aneel Delawalla, Managing Director and Partner at Accenture. They discuss the research Aneel and his team have regarding the top 17% of CFOs and what they're doing differently compared to other CFOs, and how COVID may have accelerated or slowed trends.This episode answers the following:At a top level, what shifts and trends did the report identify in terms of what businesses need from their CFO?Has COVID accelerated or slowed these trends?What are the top 17% CFOs doing differently?What is the impact on businesses for those that had CFOs that model those behaviours?What can CFOs do today, to start their journey towards this shift?Connect with Aneel on LinkedInAccenture's Research on what Elite CFOs are doingInfographicAccenture's WebsiteSign up for our CFO Briefing and Podcast newsletters Explore other CFO 4.0 Podcast episodes here. Subscribe to our Podcast!
Mar 2, 2021 • 42min
24. Avoiding Burnout When Managing Your Remote Finance Team - with Shauna Moran, Founder of Operate Remote
Send us your thoughtsIn this episode, Hannah Munro chats to Shauna Moran. Shauna is the founder of Operate Remote - an accredited and award-winning executive coaching agency that empowers CEO's and their remote teams to create and build more emotionally-healthy, engaged and sustainable organisations- so they can scale and grow with confidence, regardless of locations.This episode covers:What can we do to help combat the work from home fatigue that's happening at the moment?How can you change the way you communicate to support remote working?How can we maintain flexibility and work life balance but still ensure good communication and productivity?Managing boundaries and work life balance in a remote worldHow to build a culture that allows people to thrive working remotelyLinks referenced in this episode:Operate Remote WebsiteShauna's LinkedInSign up for our CFO Briefing and Podcast newsletters Explore other CFO 4.0 Podcast episodes here. Subscribe to our Podcast!
Feb 24, 2021 • 47min
23. How Funding is Like Ice Cream with Martin Spiller, Paladin Partners
Send us your thoughtsIn this episode of CFO 4.0, Hannah Munro, MD of itas, interviews Martin Spiller, an experienced CFO, who has worked with a number of high growth SAAS businesses. Questions answered in this episode:What are funders looking for in a CFO?What are the top mistakes businesses make when applying for funding?What about a Start-up vs Scaleup? How does it vary from seed to series A&B?How to go about finding the right funding partnerCan you ever have too much funding?Top tips for getting fundedMartin's LinkedInSign up for our CFO Briefing and Podcast newsletters Explore other CFO 4.0 Podcast episodes here. Subscribe to our Podcast!
Feb 16, 2021 • 36min
22. Use Humour to Your Advantage as a Finance Leader with Dr. Vanessa Marcie
Send us your thoughtsDr Vanessa Marcié is a Humour & Leadership expert, international speaker and a pioneer of theories of driving change through humour. She has given over 100 presentations to global audiences of more than 30 countries. What to listen out for in this episode:What is the benefit of using humour for both finance transformation and within your finance team?What are the different types of humour and how do you use them effectivelyHow do men and women approach humour differently?How to use humour with your direct reports and with the senior leadership?Top tips on starting to incorporate humour into your leadership style Links referenced in this episode:Leading with Humour WebsiteQuizVanessa's LinkedInLeading With Humour LinkedInFacebookInstagramThe animation videoSign up for our CFO Briefing and Podcast newsletters Explore other CFO 4.0 Podcast episodes here. Subscribe to our Podcast!
Feb 9, 2021 • 52min
21. The 3 Pillars of Financial Transformation - with Hannah Munro
Send us your thoughtsJoin Hannah Munro, MD of itas, as she talks about the 3 pillars of financial transformation and what it takes to lead a successful financial transformation project. With over a decade of experience supporting finance teams to manage change and delivering 100s of projects across a number of industries, she is going to share some top tips on how to make your next transformation project a success. Key highlights:Understanding the 3 pillars of financial transformation The science behind successful transformation projects Motivating your team during a transformation projectRemoving barriers to changePractical tips for your next projectSign up for our CFO Briefing and Podcast newsletters Explore other CFO 4.0 Podcast episodes here. Subscribe to our Podcast!
Feb 2, 2021 • 32min
20. What are Boards looking for in a CFO? with Patrick Dunne
Send us your thoughtsThis week on CFO 4.0 we interview the author of “Boards”, Patrick Dunne on exactly what a good CFO looks like from a Board’s perspective. Key topics we discuss:What does a good board/CFO relationship look like? What are boards looking for in a CFO?How do you start off on the right foot with your board?A boards perspective on the CEO/CFO relationship?Can a poor CEO/CFO relationship be repaired? Top tips for new CFOsLinks Referenced in this Episode:Patrick's LinkedInPatrick's TwitterBoards Book - Amazon / GovernanceSign up for our CFO Briefing and Podcast newsletters Explore other CFO 4.0 Podcast episodes here. Subscribe to our Podcast!
Jan 26, 2021 • 47min
19. Using Positive Psychology to Build a High Performing Finance Team with Strengthscope MD, David Lincoln
Send us your thoughtsJoin Hannah Munro, your host of CFO 4.0 as she interviews David Lincoln, Managing Director of Strengthscope. They discuss the power of positive psychology and how you can apply it to build high performing finance teams. They chat not only about why it works but also how you can apply it to both everyday team management and your recruitment process. Things to listen out for:What is Positive Psychology?How it differs from typical performance management?Impact of Using a Strengths Based ApproachUnderstanding Negativity BiasHow it can be used in recruitment to find the right candidatesSign up for our CFO Briefing and Podcast newsletters Explore other CFO 4.0 Podcast episodes here. Subscribe to our Podcast!
Jan 19, 2021 • 44min
18. Building Your Personal Brand as a Strategic Finance Leader - with Amelia Sordell, Founder of Klowt
Send us your thoughtsIn this episode of CFO 4.0, join Hannah Munro as she interviews Amelia Sordell, Founder of Klowt, the Personal Branding Agency. They discuss how you can shift the perception of both you and your role in finance from Bean Counter to Strategic Visionary. Also covered in this episode:What is personal branding?Why is it important?How to define your personal brand?How do you build a personal brand?Links Mentioned in this EpisodeAmelia's LinkedIn Sign up for our CFO Briefing and Podcast newsletters Explore other CFO 4.0 Podcast episodes here. Subscribe to our Podcast!
Jan 12, 2021 • 32min
17. Top Tips on Finding and Getting your Perfect FD/CFO Role with Andrew MacAskill
Send us your thoughtsIn this episode of CFO 4.0 podcast, join Hannah Munro and Andrew MacAskill. Andrew is the founder of Executive Career Jump. As a finance professional himself, Mr Macaskill offers advice and guidance on not only making a success of your current job search, but also advice and guidance for those wanting to future proof their careers. What to listen out for: What companies are looking for in new CFOsTop tips for finding the right organization and role for youAlternative options to traditional CFO and FD rolesHow to get noticed in your job searchAdvice to Finance Directors to future proof their careersFollow Andrew on LinkedInSign up for our CFO Briefing and Podcast newsletters Explore other CFO 4.0 Podcast episodes here. Subscribe to our Podcast!
