Send us your thoughts In this episode of CFO 4.0, host Hannah Munro engages in an insightful discussion with Marie Charpentier, SVP Finance & People Operations at InfoSum, on the dynamic challenges and strategies involved in transforming finance teams within high-growth companies and navigating international expansion. The episode covers: Importance of small, incremental changes vs. overwhelming projects Evaluation and improvement of existing processes for scalability Rethinking funding appr...
Apr 16, 2024•43 min•Ep. 172
Send us your thoughts This week on CFO 4.0 join Hannah Munro as she converses with Andy Burrows, CEO and Founder of Supercharged Finance. Dive into the critical aspects of developing a business-focused finance mindset and understand how finance professionals can transcend traditional roles to become strategic business leaders. This episode explores: The mission and impact of Supercharged Finance in the realm of online training and development for finance professionals. Identifying and bridging t...
Apr 09, 2024•43 min•Ep. 171
Send us your thoughts In this month's FTL session on CFO 4.0, Hannah Munro dives deep into the concept of maximising efficiency within finance teams, particularly focusing on how to achieve more with less. Amidst a challenging economic environment, finance professionals are increasingly required to enhance productivity without significant increases in resources. Key highlights include: An overview of the critical need for finance teams to enhance efficiency and productivity. The importance of ev...
Mar 27, 2024•41 min•Ep. 170
Send us your thoughts Join Hannah Munro on this insightful episode of CFO 4.0, featuring Christian Frantz Hansen from the Business Partnering Institute. Explore the intricate balance between quantitative and qualitative measures in performance management. This episode sheds light on how finance teams can drive value and navigate the complexities of modern business landscapes. In this episode, we cover: The Business Partnering Institute's holistic view on performance management in finance. The si...
Mar 19, 2024•40 min•Ep. 169
Send us your thoughts Join us in this enlightening episode of CFO 4.0 as Hannah Munro sits down with Tory Bauman, Vice President, FP&A at Zayo Group, to discuss the intricacies of financial planning and analysis in the fast-paced world of telecommunications infrastructure. Tory shares her remarkable journey from public accounting to a pivotal role in a major global company, offering unique insights into the challenges and opportunities of financial transformation. In this episode, we cover: ...
Mar 12, 2024•42 min•Ep. 168
Send us your thoughts Join Hannah Munro in this week’s episode of CFO 4.0 as she delves into the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence in the finance sector with the esteemed guest, Nicolas Boucher, Founder of AI Finance Club. Discover how AI and technology are reshaping financial processes, enhancing productivity, and enabling finance teams to lead with innovation. This episode covers: The Evolution of AI in Finance: From simple chatbots to advanced generative AI. Practical Applicatio...
Mar 05, 2024•37 min•Ep. 167
Send us your thoughts In this month's FTL episode on CFO 4.0, hosted by Hannah Munro, we delve into the intricacies of budgeting in the modern finance landscape. Focusing on shifting towards a more agile budgeting approach, Hannah shares invaluable insights and strategies to help finance professionals navigate the complexities of financial planning and transformation. Join us as we explore: Introduction to Agile Budgeting: Understanding the need for flexibility in financial planning. Different B...
Feb 28, 2024•44 min•Ep. 166
Send us your thoughts Join Hannah Munro and Jamie Irwin, Partner and Head of UK CFO Practice at Finatal, in an enlightening episode of CFO 4.0 that delves into the dynamic world of CFO recruitment in private equity. This episode sheds light on the unique challenges, opportunities, and career trajectories for CFOs navigating the private equity landscape. Key highlights include: Explore the intricate relationship between CFOs and Private Equity, including majority vs minority deals and the impact ...
Feb 20, 2024•44 min•Ep. 165
Send us your thoughts Join host Hannah Munro in this enlightening episode of CFO 4.0 podcast, featuring returning guest Hannah Williams, CEO of Alacrity Foundation. Dive into a detailed exploration of the transition from a CFO to a CEO role, along with insights into effective team communication, board meeting management, and much more. Key Points Covered: Team Communication: Highlighting the importance of aligning team efforts with organisational goals. In-depth discussion on managing board meet...
Feb 13, 2024•47 min•Ep. 164
Send us your thoughts This week's episode of CFO 4.0 we have a slight change to the usual format. We are excited to give you a sneak peak of our brand new podcast that is coming soon. Join Hannah Munro and itas’ Pre-sales consultant Paul Newton in this insightful first episode of 'itas Talks Sage Software' where we discuss the world of Sage Financial Software. In this pilot episode we dive into how Sage 50, Sage 200 and Sage Intacct handle financial consolidation, and which is the best choice fo...
Feb 06, 2024•30 min•Ep. 163
Send us your thoughts Join Hannah Munro in this insightful episode of The Financial Transformation Live series. This episode is a comprehensive guide for finance professionals navigating the complexities of system audits and employing technology for efficient financial management. Key Points Covered: Discussion on ensuring system security, privacy, and user access controls The need for documenting financial processes, checklists, and standard operating procedures The shift towards digital approv...
Jan 30, 2024•45 min•Ep. 162
Send us your thoughts In this week’s episode of the CFO 4.0 podcast host Hannah Munro welcomes Chris Ortega, CEO at Fresh FP&A, for an engaging discussion, diving into the evolving world of Finance in 2024. In this episode, we cover: How finance professionals can transition from tactical to strategic roles Delving into how AI is reshaping finance, from theoretical understanding to practical applications. Exploring the shift towards a more people-centric approach in finance. Discussion on the...
Jan 23, 2024•48 min•Ep. 161
Send us your thoughts Join Hannah Munro and guest Soufyan Hamid, Financial Storytelling Trainer at The Finance Circle, for an enlightening discussion on the transformative power of storytelling in finance. This episode explores how finance professionals can effectively communicate complex data through compelling narratives. Key points covered include: The Journey to Storytelling: Soufyan shares his transition from a technical auditor role to mastering storytelling in finance. Strategies for tail...
Jan 16, 2024•41 min•Ep. 160
Send us your thoughts In this episode of the CFO 4.0 podcast join Hannah Munro, in an engaging conversation with Dominique Highfield, Chief Operating Officer of Purplebricks, as they delve into the dynamics of financial and operational leadership. In this episode, we explore: Insights into managing cash burn and transformational challenges at Purplebricks. Strategies for leading effectively during times of corporate and personal challenges. How to foster team resilience and support during restru...
Jan 09, 2024•41 min•Ep. 159
Send us your thoughts In this new episode of the CFO 4.0 podcast join Hannah Munro as she interviews Scott Buchanan, the COO of Bitcoin Depot, about their journey to becoming a publicly listed company. This episode delves into the intricacies and challenges of taking a company through the IPO process, especially in the dynamic field of cryptocurrency. Key points covered include: Understanding the company's role as an operator of Bitcoin ATMs and its foundational history. The insights into why Bi...
Jan 02, 2024•41 min•Ep. 158
Send us your thoughts In this enlightening episode, join Hannah Munro in a heart-warming conversation with returning guest Sarah Watson, Director of Finance & Technology at Make-A-Wish® UK. Explore the fascinating world where finance meets philanthropy as they discuss the challenges and triumphs of granting wishes for children facing adversity. Here are some highlights from the episode: The evolving role of finance in charitable organisations. The impact of digital transformation and real-ti...
Dec 19, 2023•41 min•Ep. 157
Send us your thoughts Join us in this insightful episode of CFO 4.0 podcast as Hannah Munro explores the complexities of diversity and inclusion in the workplace with our special guest, Simon Fanshawe, Partner at Diversity by Design and Author of "The Power of Difference". In this episode, we explore: Insights into managing diversity and inclusion in the workplace, focusing on collaboration and understanding. Strategies for creating safe spaces for disagreement and effective communication. Chall...
Dec 12, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 156
Send us your thoughts In this episode of the CFO 4.0 podcast, Hannah Munro chats with Dana Price, CFO of LifeLabs Learning. As a seasoned CFO with extensive experience in private equity-backed companies, Dana shares invaluable insights and practical advice on working with private equity firms, offering a glimpse into the dynamic world of finance transformation. Here are some key takeaways from the episode: Learn how to manage relationships with private equity investors and internal stakeholders ...
Dec 05, 2023•45 min•Ep. 155
Send us your thoughts In this insightful episode of Financial Transformation Live on the CFO 4.0 Podcast, hosted by Hannah Munro, we delve into the crucial aspects of calculating Return on Investment (ROI) for financial transformation projects. Key discussion points include: The transition from building a business case to a deep dive into calculating ROI. In-depth examination of ROI calculation, focusing on cost savings, and various elements like time savings, risk avoidance, and intangibles. De...
Nov 28, 2023•50 min•Ep. 154
Send us your thoughts In this episode of CFO 4.0 podcast join Hannah Munro, as she chats with Paul Barnhurst ‘The FP&A Guy’, renowned financial modelling expert and host of the "FP&A Today" and "Financial Modellers' Corner" podcasts. Get ready to dive deep into the world of financial modelling and discover why it's such a crucial skill in the world of finance. Highlights from the episode: The importance of good assumptions in financial modelling. Practical tips for building accurate and ...
Nov 21, 2023•47 min•Ep. 153
Send us your thoughts In this first episode of PE Backed series on the CFO 4.0 podcast, join host Hannah Munro as she delves into a fascinating journey of financial transformation with Kim Dziuk, the CFO of Adams® Flavors, Foods & Ingredients, LLC. Discover how Adams, a beloved brand with over a century of history, underwent significant changes and growth under private equity ownership, all while facing the challenges of legacy systems and manual processes. In this episode, we cover: Transit...
Nov 14, 2023•39 min•Ep. 152
Send us your thoughts In this week’s episode of the CFO 4.0 podcast Hannah Munro welcomes back special guest Andi Lonnen! Together they explore and reflect on the Finance Business Partner Bootcamp, where finance professionals gathered to enhance their skills and knowledge. Discover the key takeaways, insights, and inspiring stories from the event. In this episode, we cover: The importance of curiosity in the finance business partner role. How to ask powerful questions without intimidating collea...
Nov 07, 2023•40 min•Ep. 151
Send us your thoughts This episode of the CFO 4.0 podcast comes from our recent Financial Transformation Live session with Hannah Munro, and is all about gathering and documenting requirements for financial system transformation! Overview of what was discussed: How to approach gathering requirements for your finance system Infrastructure and customisation capabilities to consider What options you have for system strategy Hannah's top tips! Links mentioned: October FTL: Building Out a Set of Requ...
Oct 24, 2023•53 min•Ep. 150
Send us your thoughts In this episode of the CFO 4.0 podcast, Hannah Munro sits down with Rob, the CFO of Modaxo. Dive into the world of mergers and acquisitions with Hannah and Rob as they explore the strategies, challenges, and key learnings from Rob’s journey. Discover how Rob achieved ongoing improvement in his approach to programmatic M&A, offering valuable insights for finance professionals and businesses. In this episode learn about: The importance of a clear M&A strategy Balancin...
Oct 17, 2023•50 min•Ep. 149
Send us your thoughts In this episode of the CFO 4.0 podcast, Hannah Munro sits down with Marco Torrente, CFO at WebBeds, to explore the complexities and challenges of leading financial transformations across multicultural landscapes. Topics covered in this episode: Key strategies for keeping teams motivated during long and often challenging transformation processes Balancing the difficulties of managing transformation while also handling day-to-day operations Navigating Cultural Differences, em...
Oct 10, 2023•41 min•Ep. 148
Send us your thoughts Welcome to a special edition of the CFO 4.0 podcast, brought to you in partnership with the ACCA at CogX Festival. In this live panel event, host Hannah Munro is joined by an expert panel of speakers as they dissect the future of financial leadership, offering a fresh perspective on what lies ahead for CFOs and financial teams in the journey towards Finance. Join us as we delve deep into the transformation that is underway, steering CFOs from being mere financial overseers ...
Oct 03, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 147
Send us your thoughts In this episode of the CFO 4.0 Podcast, Hannah Munro delves deep into the ever-evolving world of procurement with our guest, Thomas Siersbæk Heller-Njor, Founder and CEO of CostBits. Together, Hannah and Thomas explore the challenges and nuances of aligning procurement with financial insights and how technology, particularly SaaS, is paving the way for improved transparency and efficiency. In the episode, we cover: Understanding why not all KPIs should be centred around cos...
Sep 26, 2023•45 min•Ep. 146
Send us your thoughts In this episode of the CFO 4.0 podcast, Hannah Munro sits down with Andi Lonnen Founder & CEO at Finance Business Partner Academy to discuss the development of the Finance Business Partner Function. Also covered on the podcast: Listen to how organisations navigate the complex world of Finance Business Partnering. Discover how cultivating a sense of curiosity enhances connections and understandings within a business. Learn how informal coffee chats facilitate better conn...
Sep 19, 2023•41 min•Ep. 145
Send us your thoughts In this episode of the CFO 4.0 podcast, Hannah Munro is joined by Sylvia Ionita, CFO at waterdrop! With hands-on experience in growing start-ups, Sylvia shares her wisdom on scaling businesses, diving deep into the joys and challenges of taking a start-up to the next level. In this episode, we cover: • How presenting real numbers and financial data at all levels increases awareness across the team. • Sylvia's approach to leadership meetings, mentoring, and building personal...
Sep 12, 2023•42 min•Ep. 144
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 crucial aspects of financial transformation and how a robust data strategy can play a pivotal role in enhancing your organisation's financial performance. In today's rapidly evolving financial landscape, data has become a strategic asset that can make or break a company's success. Key Discussion Points: Understanding the Role of D...
Sep 05, 2023•40 min•Ep. 143
