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CFO 4.0 - The Future of Finance

Hannah Munroitassolutions.co.uk

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. 

Episodes

22. Use Humour to Your Advantage as a Finance Leader with Dr. Vanessa Marcie

Send us your thoughts Dr 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 effectively How do men and women approach humour differe...

Feb 16, 202136 minEp. 22

21. The 3 Pillars of Financial Transformation - with Hannah Munro

Send us your thoughts Join 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 scie...

Feb 09, 202152 minEp. 21

20. What are Boards looking for in a CFO? with Patrick Dunne

Send us your thoughts This 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 CFOs Links Referenced in this Episode: Patrick's LinkedIn Pa...

Feb 02, 202132 minEp. 20

19. Using Positive Psychology to Build a High Performing Finance Team with Strengthscope MD, David Lincoln

Send us your thoughts Join 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 St...

Jan 26, 202147 minEp. 19

18. Building Your Personal Brand as a Strategic Finance Leader - with Amelia Sordell, Founder of Klowt

Send us your thoughts In 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 Episode Amelia's LinkedIn Sign up for our CFO Briefin...

Jan 19, 202144 minEp. 18

17. Top Tips on Finding and Getting your Perfect FD/CFO Role with Andrew MacAskill

Send us your thoughts In 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 CFOs Top tips for finding the right organization and role for you Alternative opti...

Jan 12, 202132 minEp. 17

16. Your First 90 days as a CFO and 2021 Predictions for Finance with Jack McCullough, President of The CFO Leadership Council

Send us your thoughts In this episode, we have a returning guest, Jack McCullough who is the Founder and President of The CFO Leadership Council. This episode covers: How to make the most of your first 90 days as a CFO How to positioning yourself a strategic Partner Key Relationships to focus on Top tips for building a relationship with your CEO Key Areas to Review in your first 90 days Sign up for our CFO Briefing and Podcast newsletters Explore other CFO 4.0 Podcast episodes here . Subscribe t...

Jan 05, 202141 minEp. 16

15. CIMA's Latest Research On Building Business Resilience with Dr Ian Selby, Vice President Research & Development, AICPA & CIMA

Send us your thoughts In this episode of CFO 4.0 podcast, Hannah delves into CIMAs research into financial resilience with Dr Ian Selby. Ian is Vice President of Global Research and Development for Management Accounting, The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA&CIMA). What to listen out for in this episode: Current research themes and trends for finance Results of CIMAs Economic Recovery Survey Role of finance in building business resilience What is in the C...

Dec 15, 202046 minEp. 15

14. What Start-ups & Scale-Ups are looking for in a CFO with Dr Chris Sier, Chairman of Clearglass

Send us your thoughts In this episode of CFO 4.0 podcast, Hannah Munro interviews Dr Chris Sier, Chairman of Clearglass. Dr Christopher Sier is also the Fintech Envoy for England, Visiting Professor of Financial Technology at the University of Leeds, Professor of Practice and Newcastle University and Chairman of Fintech North, the innovation community for tech start-ups. What to listen out for: Chris' journey to becoming Chairman of Clear Glass What qualities are start-ups and scale-ups looking ...

Dec 08, 202055 minEp. 14

13. How Technology is Changing the Role of the CFO with Mark Green

Send us your thoughts In this episode, Hannah invites Mark Green, Technology Evangelist at Sage. They discuss how technology is changing the role of the CFO and how finance teams can start preparing for the future. What to listen out for: The role of a Technology Evangelist & the connection between people and technology Current challenges in the world of finance What technologies are going to change the future for the CFO role What do future finance teams look like? How finance teams can beg...

Dec 01, 202038 minEp. 13

12. Developing the Next Generation of Finance Leaders with Gareth John President of ICAEW Anglia

Send us your thoughts In this episode of CFO podcast, join Hannah Munro as she interviews Gareth John. Gareth is the Executive Chairman and Director of Accountancy Training College in Cambridge at First Intuition Cambridge Ltd. He is also the President of ICAEW, East Anglia. What to listen out for: Gareth’s journey to ICAEW Current drivers and changes in the skills needed for finance teams How qualifications are changing to develop the next generation of finance How do existing leaders continue ...

Nov 24, 202047 minEp. 12

11. Rockstar CFOs in Times of Crisis with Jack McCullough

Send us your thoughts In this podcast episode, we have guest Jack McCullough, which is the founder and president of the CFO Leadership Council, a Forbes contributor, and author of “The Secrets of Rockstar CFOs”, and he has also served as a CFO to 26 different companies. What to listen out for: Why CFO is so critical during the current crisis? Top tips for managing through crisis Is the current situation actually going to change the role of the CFO? Building a Rockstar finance team Links referenc...

Nov 17, 202036 minEp. 11

10. Building an Engaged Finance Team with Dr. Jeff Smith, PhD

Send us your thoughts In this new episode of CFO 4.0, we have invited Dr. Jeff Smith. Dr. Smith is a psychologist, cultural strategist, inventor, and speaker who uses design and technology to help people and organizations thrive. The episode will cover: Story & Journey of Dr. Jeff Smith’s 15Five Key areas critical to building and engage the team How a CFO can approach engagement with every individual in the organization? Positioning your finance team to the rest of the organisation How to id...

Nov 10, 202051 minEp. 10

9. CFO Stories with Jonathan Howell, CFO of Sage Group

Send us your thoughts This episode is our first episode in our #CFOStories series. In this episode, Hannah Munro speaks to the CFO of Sage, Jonathan Howell about his journey and success in a number of CFO roles. This podcast covers the story of Jonathan and how he fell into the finance world. This episode also covers: Jonathan's Journey to becoming a CFO at a Global Tech Business How the CFO Role and/or Finance Teams have changed over the last few years? What makes a successful CFO? Understandin...

Nov 03, 202039 minEp. 9

8. Becoming a Transformational CFO with Shawn Fitzgerald, IDC

Send us your thoughts In this episode, Shawn Fitzgerald Research Director for IDC's Digital Transformation Strategy Team, joins Hannah Munro, as they discuss how finance leaders transition from being the 'bean counters', to becoming strategic visionaries. This episode also covers: What are the different types of CFOs we see today? What is a Transformational CFO? How are the shifts in technology and data changing the role of the finance? How are CFOs are evolving their teams with this shift? What...

Oct 27, 202052 minEp. 8

Introduction to CFO 4.0

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Oct 20, 20204 min

7. Dealing With Conflict In Your Finance Team with Louisa Weinstein

Send us your thoughts Join Hannah Munro in this episode as she interviews Louisa Weinstein, International Mediator, Founder of The Conflict Resolution Centre. They discuss the different ways you can defuse difficult situations and reach agreements with colleagues at work, particularly in regards to finance. This episode also covers: The principles of dealing within conflict Dealing with resistance to change Top tips for managing conflict remotely How to check in with your employees effectively L...

Oct 20, 202041 minEp. 7

6. Becoming an Effective Finance Leader During Volatile Times with Sydney Finkelstein

Send us your thoughts Join Hannah Munro, as she interviews Sydney Finkelstein, Professor at Tuck School at Dartmouth, Author of Superbosses and Podcast Host of The Sydcast. In this episode, they delve into how COVID has affected the lives of many finance leaders around the globe, and discuss some top tips for new finance leaders. This episode also covers: What a Finance Leader needs to have to react well in volatile times Making Decisions in Uncertain Times Building an agile and innovative finan...

Oct 13, 202043 minEp. 6

5. Data Compliance News - The CFO Update - Autumn 2020 with Stuart Davenport

Send us your thoughts Join Hannah Munro, as she interviews Stuart Davenport from The Compliance Consultancy, as they talk about the latest updates in data compliance. They cover the implications and key strategies that you and your team need to be aware of. This episode also covers: Data Hacking at Blackbaud Updates to the privacy shield legislation GDPR implications for those working from home Managing Remote workers in foreign countries – what impact does that have on data compliance and what ...

Oct 06, 202043 minEp. 5

4. Speaking to Deloitte about the CFO Signal Survey with Steven Gallucci

Send us your thoughts In this episode, Hannah Munro interviews Steven Gallucci, who is the US CFO Program Leader at Deloitte. This episode covers: How the current pandemic has affected feedback and reporting from CFOs How organisations have been operating with most employees working from home over the past 6 months View the CFO Signal Survey, here. Visit Deloitte's website. Follow Steven Gallucci on LinkedIn Follow Steven Gallucci on Twitter Visit our website Visit our Events Page Watch our 'How...

Sep 22, 202030 minEp. 4

3. Understanding Your Own Strengths to Build a Stronger Finance Team with Tracy McEachran

Send us your thoughts In this episode of CFO 4.0, Hannah Munro will be interviewing Tracy McEachran, from Curious Minds Consulting. This podcast episode covers why it's important to understand your own behaviour before you can help others, different strengths you might find within your team, and how to build a stronger finance team. Listen to find out more! Contact Us itas Website email: [email protected] Contact Tracy https://www.linkedin.com/in/traceymceachran/ https://curiousmindsconsu...

Mar 10, 202038 minEp. 3

2. What Employers and Employees are looking for in a CFO with John Smith

Send us your thoughts In this episode, Hannah Munro will be chatting to John Smith, about what employers and employees are looking for in a CFO. This episode covers how attributes within CFOs are identified, leadership skills and support in career development. Get in touch with us Email us: [email protected] Find us at https://itassolutions.co.uk Contact John LinkedIn For more information about The Accountancy Recruitment Group , visit: https://www.thearg.co.uk/ Watch our 'Become a Data-D...

Feb 25, 202036 minEp. 2

1. Delivering a Successful Digital Transformation Programme with Phil Raynor

Send us your thoughts In this episode, Hannah Munro will be chatting to Phil Raynor on how to deliver a successful digital transformation programme. Contact Phil at: [email protected] Contact Us itas Website email: [email protected] On-demand Webinars Watch our 'Become a Data-Driven Finance Leader' on-demand webinar. Watch our 'Planning & Budgeting in a Volatile Environment' on-demand webinar. Sign up for our CFO Briefing and Podcast newsletters Explore other CFO 4.0 Podcast episode...

Feb 25, 202039 minEp. 1

CFO 4.0

Send us your thoughts What is CFO 4.0? Well in this introduction episode, Hannah Munro, MD at itassolutions, gives us a brief insight into what CFO 4.0 is all about. Make sure to follow as every two weeks, we will be uploading a brand new episode, with some episodes featuring key experts to give you real-world advice and guidance on how to transform your business, people and data. Welcome to CFO 4.0, The Future of Finance. Visit our website. Follow us on Twitter , Facebook and LinkedIn. Sign up ...

Feb 25, 202046 sec
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