Send us your thoughts In this CFO 4.0 episode, Hannah Munro sits down with Shaun Hayes, Author of The Gray Choice who has a wealth of experience in both the highs and lows of corporate leadership. Dive deep into Shaun's perspective on various aspects of business and personal growth. Topics covered include: Emphasising the importance of taking risks to achieve success and underscores the value of seeking feedback from a tight-knit group of advisors. Learn about Shaun's personal journey, from expe...
Aug 29, 2023•49 min•Ep. 142
Send us your thoughts In this episode, Hannah Munro is in conversation with James Owen, Global CFO, Profiles Division, at Kantar. James shares his expertise in financial planning and forecasting, shedding light on the nuances of the dynamic business landscape. Also covered on the podcast: Importance of using market data as a benchmark for performance comparisons Strategies for managing the challenge of ensuring effective communication and understanding of financial data Leveraging Integrated Bus...
Aug 22, 2023•47 min•Ep. 141
Send us your thoughts In this episode of the CFO 4.0 podcast, host Hannah Munro interviews Susana Serrano-Davey, a seasoned finance leader, and leadership mentor, as they delve into the art of successful one-to-one relationships. Susana shares her expertise and valuable insights on fostering effective communication, building trust, and navigating challenges in a CFO's role. Key Discussion Points: The importance of structuring one-to-one meetings and making time for them Balancing power dynamics ...
Aug 15, 2023•50 min•Ep. 140
Send us your thoughts In this episode of the CFO 4.0 podcast, host Hannah Munro sits down with special guest Rob Brown, a renowned influencer and expert in the finance and accounting world. Together they jump into the crucial topic of building a powerful personal and professional brand within the finance industry. As they explore various strategies and skills needed to stay relevant and competitive in today's dynamic landscape, they offer valuable tips to help finance professionals thrive in the...
Aug 08, 2023•53 min•Ep. 139
Send us your thoughts This week's episode of the CFO 4.0 podcast is taken from our most recent Financial Transformation Live session where Hannah Munro delves into the intricacies of designing an efficient and agile finance system! Hannah explores the world of financial system architecture, the layers of integration and automation that are crucial for enhancing efficiency and connectivity within organisations. Key Points Covered: Understanding the different options: Best of Breed vs. ERP systems...
Aug 01, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 138
Send us your thoughts In this week's episode of the CFO 4.0 Podcast, Hannah Munro sits down with Clive Webb, a renowned expert in finance and sustainability, to explore the emerging role of the Chief Value Officer. Delving into the evolution of the CFO role and its connection to ESG and sustainability practices. Together, they uncover the following key topics: Understanding the Chief Value Officer: Is it an extension of the CFO role or a distinct position? The Challenge of Measuring Value: Navig...
Jul 25, 2023•50 min•Ep. 137
Send us your thoughts In this episode of CFO 4.0, host Hannah Munro is joined by Bill Fink, Executive Vice President at TD Bank, and they delve into the world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and investment strategies! Bill, an expert in the field, shares valuable insights and trends that are shaping the current business landscape. From the impact of rising interest rates to the opportunities emerging in the middle market, they explore key topics that CFOs and business leaders should be con...
Jul 18, 2023•41 min•Ep. 136
Send us your thoughts In this week’s episode of the CFO 4.0 podcast Hannah Munro is joined by Hannah Williams, CEO at Alacrity. Hannah Williams is a recent CFO turned CEO, and during the episode she shares her journey, passion, and insights into the world of finance and entrepreneurship, discussing the power of embracing opportunities, fuelling enthusiasm, and driving growth in family businesses. Hannah William's authenticity and wisdom shine through as she discusses various topics, including: T...
Jul 11, 2023•46 min•Ep. 135
Send us your thoughts In this week’s episode of CFO 4.0 Ilana Esterrich, CFO at Planned Parenthood joins us to delve into the world of sustainable transformational leadership. Ilana shares with Hannah Munro her wealth of knowledge and experience in driving successful organisational transformations and highlights the critical role of change management in achieving lasting change. Also covered on the podcast • The significance of people's skills in driving successful change • How you need to be go...
Jul 04, 2023•51 min•Ep. 134
Send us your thoughts Join us for the next session in our Financial Transformation Live series that will be a game-changer for finance professionals striving for a faster, more efficient month-end close. Hosted by Hannah Munro, this session promises to provide a robust roadmap for achieving a streamlined financial close in just 12 months. This workshop aims to empower you to take control of your close processes and reduce the overall timeline. It's about more than just speed; it's about optimisi...
Jun 27, 2023•42 min•Ep. 133
Send us your thoughts This week, CFO 4.0 podcast host Hannah Munro is joined by Isaac Strulowitz, CFO at CoVenture who offers his unique perspective on risk management, providing valuable insights into how CFOs can protect their firms against unforeseen challenges. In the episode, we cover: Isaac's account of the SVB collapse and the proactive steps his team took to protect investor capital. Risk management strategies that have proven effective, such as creating redundancies, maintaining a robus...
Jun 20, 2023•41 min•Ep. 132
Send us your thoughts In this episode of the CFO 4.0 Podcast, Hannah Munro is joined by Chris Argent, founder of GENCFO. Together, Chris & Hannah delve into the insights, trends, and key takeaways from the recent GENCFO Summit. Topics covered include: The shifting role of the finance function, moving beyond transactional processing to business partnering The necessity of selecting the right people for your tech transformation and why it's about more than just acquiring new technology The dis...
Jun 06, 2023•53 min•Ep. 131
Send us your thoughts This week's episode of the CFO 4.0 Podcast takes an exciting twist as host Hannah Munro steps into the guest seat on Mark Gandy's highly-regarded CFO Bookshelf podcast. Hannah & Mark engage in an interesting discussion that spans entrepreneurship, mentorship, literature, and the evolution of CFO 4.0! Throughout their discussion, Hannah and Mark delve into: A detailed review of Derek Sivers' book 'Anything You Want: 40 lessons for a new kind of entrepreneur', evaluating ...
May 30, 2023•50 min•Ep. 130
Send us your thoughts In this episode of the CFO 4.0 podcast, Hannah Munro delves into the essential characteristics and skills needed for successful finance business partnering with guest, Andi Lonnen, Founder & CEO at Finance Business Partner Academy! Andi shares her insights on the 9 C's of effective finance business partners and discusses the importance of having the right mindset, skillset, and daily actions. Hannah & Andi also explore the challenges of onboarding finance business p...
May 23, 2023•44 min•Ep. 129
Send us your thoughts In this episode of the CFO 4.0 podcast Hannah Munro is joined by guest, Oliver Deacon, Executive Coach at Oliver Deacon Coaching, to discuss the future of finance and how it will be transformed in the next five years. With a focus on the importance of soft skills, leadership, and process engineering, Oliver shares pragmatic tips to help finance professionals and teams stay ahead of the curve. Listen in as they explore a range of topics, including: The importance of soft ski...
May 16, 2023•52 min•Ep. 128
Send us your thoughts This week brings us a ‘CFO Stories’ episode of the CFO 4.0 Podcast! Hannah Munro sits down with Alysha Randall, an experienced portfolio CFO at Fast Growth Consulting Limited, who shares her insights and expertise transitioning from the corporate sector to startups, and the various aspects and challenges of being a portfolio CFO! In this episode, we cover: The transition from corporate to startup finance Key financial challenges faced by startups and how to tackle them The ...
May 09, 2023•39 min•Ep. 127
Send us your thoughts This episode of the CFO 4.0 podcast is taken from our recent Financial Transformation Live session! Host and Managing Director at itas, Hannah Munro, discusses the challenges and best practices for implementing new finance systems. Drawing from her extensive experience, Hannah offers valuable insights and guidance on how to effectively manage change in the finance department. Key takeaways: Understanding the change cycle: Pre-implementation activities to set up for success....
May 02, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 126
Send us your thoughts In this episode of the CFO 4.0 podcast, join our host Hannah Munro as she chats with Ash Noah, VP & Managing Director at CIMA & AICPA and an expert on the evolving world of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting. Together, they delve into the new competencies required by finance professionals, the role of CFOs, and the exciting opportunities that ESG presents for the accounting profession. In this episode, they cover: The increasing importance of ESG ...
Apr 25, 2023•54 min•Ep. 125
Send us your thoughts In this episode of the CFO 4.0 podcast, join our host Hannah Munro as she engages in an insightful conversation with Mark Laine Toner, Finance Director at Evri who has extensive experience in driving successful finance transformation projects. Tune in for a deep dive into the world of finance transformation and learn how to navigate the challenges that come with it. In this episode, they cover: The importance of aligning team culture for successful transformation Adapting t...
Apr 18, 2023•58 min•Ep. 124
Send us your thoughts Joining Hannah Munro on the CFO 4.0 Podcast this week is Catherine Clark, Lead CFO Mentor at GrowCFO and Director of Cristallum Limited. With a wealth of experience behind her, Catherine shares her insights on the importance of mentoring, particularly for finance leaders, and how having that safe space to reflect and share can be extremely powerful. Also covered in this episode: The difference between mentoring and coaching What soft skills are needed when transitioning bet...
Apr 11, 2023•45 min•Ep. 123
Send us your thoughts In this episode of the CFO 4.0 Podcast, we dive into the world of private equity through the lens of a seasoned CFO, Edward, who shares his experiences, challenges, and successes with Host, Hannah Munro. Join us as we discuss the nuances of working in private equity and explore essential tips for aspiring CFOs in this high-stakes industry. Topics covered in this episode include: Edward's journey into private equity and his key learnings Building relationships with private e...
Apr 04, 2023•40 min•Ep. 122
Send us your thoughts Welcome to a special edition of the CFO 4.0 podcast, brought to you in partnership with the ACCA. In this live panel event, host Hannah Munro is joined by an expert panel of ACCA members, including Hannah Williams, Becky Glover, Andi Lonnen, and Jess Harcourt. Together, they share their insights and experiences on how finance and business awards can propel your business and personal brand to new heights. In this engaging and informative discussion, our panellists delve into...
Mar 28, 2023•59 min•Ep. 121
Send us your thoughts This week’s episode of the CFO 4.0 podcast is part of our monthly Financial Transformation Live series, how to map out your finance integration project! Part two of our integration series, Hannah Munro covers what options for integration you have, and shares her top tips for building out an integration strategy paired with some helpful examples! Also covered in this session: Key areas to focus on before building out your integration strategy Why it’s important to plan out y...
Mar 21, 2023•44 min•Ep. 120
Send us your thoughts Back due to popular demand, Darren Woods, CFO at Freedom Fibre sits down with Hannah Munro to discuss useful tips and advice for both brand new and new into role CFOs! Together they discuss the influence you have as a CFO that is new into role, how soon is too soon to start that financial transformation journey and how to prioritise your transformation efforts. Also covered on this episode: Darren’s ambition for finance What is finance’s hierarchy of needs? Why you need to ...
Mar 14, 2023•46 min•Ep. 119
Send us your thoughts Returning to the CFO 4.0 podcast this week with Hannah Munro is Assistant Professor of Organisational Behaviour at Maynooth University, Dr. Jon Gruda! Jon and Hannah dig into the concept of conflict, discussing how to best navigate specific scenarios within finance teams, particularly during change. Also covered in this episode: What is conflict within an organisation? How do you approach a disagreement between team members What are the key components of good decision-makin...
Mar 07, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 118
Send us your thoughts In this week’s episode of the CFO 4.0 podcast, Cécile Parker, Group CFO at Vital Energi Utilities Limited, sat down with Hannah Munro to share her story and talk about everything from finance’s carbon footprint through to integrating your finance team with the rest of the business. Also covered in this episode • Why finance need to stop underestimating the power of automation • Finding your niche as a CFO • The importance of integrating your finance team with the rest of th...
Feb 28, 2023•48 min•Ep. 117
Send us your thoughts This week’s episode of CFO 4.0 brings the first Financial Transformation Live session of 2023, Flash Reporting: Everything you need to know! Hannah Munro explains what flash reporting is, why it is important and breaks down the differences between flash reporting and normal month-end reporting. Also covered in this session: Best practice for implementing flash reporting Our top tips for flash reporting What metrics should you be including in your reporting Why you should us...
Feb 21, 2023•43 min•Ep. 116
Send us your thoughts In this week’s episode of CFO 4.0 Hannah Munro is joined by Clive Webb, Head of Business Management at the ACCA to dissect the latest report from the ACCA around the future of the finance function! Also covered in this episode: Why CFOs need to start focusing more on the future and not just the past. The importance of being agile when it comes to financial reporting. 7 Key areas to focus on when it comes to budgeting & planning. Is it time to ditch the spreadsheet? Why ...
Feb 14, 2023•46 min•Ep. 115
Send us your thoughts In this week’s episode of CFO 4.0 Hannah Munro is joined by David Brandeis, CFO at PowToon to chat about the challenges David faces as a CFO of a bootstrap organisation as well as his unique journey to becoming a CFO. Also covered in this episode • Where to begin building out a finance team from nothing • How bootstrap companies measure success • The affect Covid-19 has had on software-based companies • How to balance strategy and being hands-on as a CFO Links mentioned in ...
Feb 07, 2023•31 min•Ep. 114
Send us your thoughts In this week’s episode of CFO 4.0 Hannah Munro is joined by Chris Ortega, CEO of Fresh FP&A, together they share their passion for financial transformation and discuss their ideas on what the future could look like for finance leaders. Also covered by Chris and Hannah in this episode: • Chris’ journey to becoming a Fractional CFO • How much change has the pandemic driven in finance? • The benefits of healthy friction in finance teams • What does good finance business pa...
Jan 31, 2023•40 min•Ep. 113
