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 discussion on the current and future use of Excel and the future of finance tools with the advent of cloud and m ..read more

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 its worthiness for CFOs and finance professionals. The significance and impact of having a mentor ..read more

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 partners and the critical role they play in organisations.   Also covered in this episode:   The 9 C's of effect ..read more

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 skills, leadership, and process engineering in the finance sector Cultivating personal resilience and adapting to cha ..read more

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 importance of cash flow management for startup success Differences between a startup and corporate CFO role The benefits ..read more

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 reporting and its impact on finance professionals Understanding the new skills required to effectively manage ESG report ..read more

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 to the pace of business and balancing team expectations Embracing technology to keep finance relevant in today's rapidly c ..read more

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 between different level finance roles?  The key components of good communication within your finance ..read more

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 the following topics: Discover the key elements that make an award-winning application and learn how to showcase ..read more

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 your data dependencies  Hannah’s top tips for building out an integration strategy Best practice for approachin ..read more