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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 CFOLinks mentioned in this episode.• David’s LinkedIn • Learn more about PowToon• Listen to more CFO 4.0 Podcast episodes

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 partnering look like?• Why CFOs need to start stepping out of their comfort zoneLinks mentioned in this episode:• Chris’ LinkedIn• Learn more about Fresh FP&A• Listen to more CFO 4.0 Podcast episodes

In this week’s episode of CFO 4.0, Tony Martignetti, a self-proclaimed recovering finance professional, now a Chief Inspiration Officer at Inspired Purpose Coaching talks to Hannah Munro about how finance leaders can manage stress and burnout in their finance teams.  Also covered on the podcast The importance of planning and structure to avoid overwhelm in the New Year  Why finance leaders need to strike the balance between optimism and realism  Identifying the different types of stresses within your finance team How to recognise when your team are heading into burnout territory The importance of a work-life balance to alleviate stress and burnout  Links mentioned in this podcast Tony’s LinkedIn  Inspired Purpose Coaching Tony’s book Climbing The Right Mountain  Listen to more CFO 4.0 episodes

Joining Hannah Munro on this week’s episode of the CFO 4.0 Podcast is CEO and ex FD of Walsall FC, Stefan Gamble!  Stefan & Hannah talk about his experience transitioning from Finance Director to CEO at Walsall FC, sharing his secrets for success in both roles and what its like working in finance at a football club.  Also covered in the episode: What attracted Stefan to finance in football Stefan’s journey from Management Accountant to Finance Director How football was affected by the Covid-19 pandemic  The challenges finance teams have working in football  How Stefan balanced the books in a volatile environment Links mentioned in the episode: Walsall FC (The Saddlers) website  Walsall FC’s job vacancies (In case that finance role ever comes up!) Hannah’s LinkedIn Explore more CFO 4.0 Episodes 

Starting the New Year with a bang, Hannah Munro sits down with Kevin Appleby from GrowCFO to talk about what 2023 might look like for finance teams.   Not only do they share their own predictions for 2023, but also those of CFOs that GrowCFO have surveyed in recent months, diving into some interesting insight!   Also covered on the podcast: How much time are finance teams spending on non-finance activities? The trend towards sustainability reporting and ESG reporting Finance’s responsibility to good data governance  The shift in the skills required for finance roles   How finance should be using technology to drive process improvement   Links mentioned in this Podcast Kevin’s Linkedin GrowCFO Linkedin The nine topical blogs Assessment surveys Listen to more CFO 4.0 episodes

This week’s episode of CFO 4.0 brings the last Financial Transformation Live session of 2022, Building out your 12-month Transformation plan! Hannah Munro talks you through the different stages of a top-level plan for you and your finance team and the framework you will need to build it out. Also covered in this session: Understanding your current situation and challenges Traditional brainstorming VS independent brainstorming Techniques to identify what your priorities should be  What are the key elements of a business case? How to put together an effective project plan  Links mentioned: Explore previous Financial Transformation Live sessions Sign up for monthly Financial Transformation Live email alerts Follow us on LinkedIn Join our Financial Transformation Live community group on LinkedIn 

Wrapping up the year, we're bringing to you our final CFO 4.0 podcast guest of 2022, Sarah Watson, Director of Finance & Technology at Make-A-Wish UK. Hannah and Sarah discuss the important role technology plays in helping finance teams deliver on their mission. Also covered on the podcast: Balancing the Benefits of Real-Time Reporting and the Fear of Giving Out Information Things to consider before tackling a finance transformation project The importance of a team approach when it comes to transformation Ellie's Christmas Appeal How you can help Make-A-Wish UK Links mentioned in this Podcast Sarah’s Linkedin Make-A-Wish website Ellie’s Story Get Involved with Make-A-Wish Listen to more CFO 4.0 episodes

In the latest episode of CFO 4.0, Hannah Munro & Chris Argent, Founder & Chief Future Officer at GenCFO, dissect day two of the GenCFO Academy, delving into transformational mindsets and what it means. Also covered on the podcast: Why finance traditionally lacks a transformational mindset What does a Chief Future Officer profile look like? What does the future look like for entry-level finance jobs? The definition of a transformational mindset Links mentioned in the podcast:  Follow GenCFO on LinkedIn Explore the GenCFO academy  Chris Argent’s LinkedIn  CFO 4.0 Podcast

This week’s episode of CFO 4.0 brings the latest Financial Transformation Live session, covering all things finance automation!  Hannah Munro talks you through the best approach to automating your finance processes, covering why you should consider automation, and how you can best prepare for it.  Also covered in this session:  What is automation in finance? What stops us from being able to introduce automation? The benefits of understanding and documenting your processes before automating Why automation doesn’t always mean new technology The options we have for automation in finance Hannah’s top tips for automation Links mentioned: Explore previous Financial Transformation Live sessions Sign up for monthly Financial Transformation Live email alerts Follow us on LinkedIn Join our Financial Transformation Live community group on LinkedIn  Register your interest in Driving Automation in Sage with Codeless RPA Webinar

Back with another exciting Financial Transformation Consultant Insight episode, Hannah Munro & Michael Ryan find themselves challenging the status quo in finance, digging into the depths of innovation in finance teams, and exploring what is holding them back!   Also covered in this episode: What is innovation in finance? There is a time and a place for Excel, but when is it? What’s stopping finance from becoming critical thinkers? Why finance teams should be the strategic partner in a business The problem with siloed functions in finance  Links referenced in this episode: Michael’s LinkedIn  The most recent issue of Finance Transformation Magazine  Hannah’s LinkedIn Financial Transformation Live sessions Explore more CFO 4.0 Episodes 

Originally airing live as part of the GenCFO Academy, in this week’s episode of the CFO 4.0 podcast, Hannah was joined by Chris Argent!  Hannah and Chris dig deep into the fundamental management skills needed within finance teams, discussing the benefits of flexible, diverse, and multidisciplinary teams and the impact it can have on business performance.  Also covered on the podcast: Does every finance person want to be a CFO? Are CFOs generalists or specialists? What are fundamental management skills within finance teams? What does an agile finance team look like? How to make sure you build career paths that work for both finance and business Links from the podcast: Follow GenCFO on LinkedIn Explore the GenCFO academy  Chris Argent’s LinkedIn  CFO 4.0 Podcast

In this week’s episode of the CFO 4.0 podcast, Alwyn Jones, CFO of Global Cryptocurrency company, Luno, sat down with Hannah Munro to talk about the importance of an effective finance business partner function. Hannah and Alwyn covered the following: Alwyn’s journey to becoming a CFO Why businesses are reluctant to invest in finance and analytics at an early stage How to prioritise effectively as a CFO Understanding the impact of finance teams The benefits of providing insight to the executive team Links mentioned in this podcast: Connect with Alwyn Jones on LinkedIn Learn more about Luno Listen to more CFO 4.0 Podcast episodes

On this episode of CFO 4.0, we're bringing you our latest session of Financial Transformation Live, Integrating your Finance Systems.   Hannah Munro talks you through the best approach for integrating your finance systems, covering why you should integrate, what options you have, and planning it out!   Also covered in this session:   What systems should you be integrating? What are your options for integration? The pros and cons of Excel, Middleware, API, and P2P  How to map out your integrations   To learn more about this financial transformation live session, visit www.itassolutions.co.uk/financial-transformation-live/ 

We’ve heard your feedback and are now bringing you an additional regular financial transformation slot! Get a sneak peek behind the consultant curtain with these sessions as Michael and Hannah discuss what makes a successful financial transformation project and how they approach their clients.    This time, they kick things off with a discussion about the differences between Financial Transformation and Software implementation and how to tell the difference.  Also covered in this episode: Why transformation is more than just automation What is a use case and why do you need it Top tips around process mapping your finance processes The importance of validating your process maps How to benchmark your finance team’s current performance   Links referenced in this episode: Michael’s Linkedin  The most recent issue of Finance Transformation Magazine  FT live sessions

This week CFO 4.0 Podcast host, Hannah Munro is joined by Sandline Global CFO & author, Glenn Hopper! With over 15 years of experience as a CFO, Glenn talks to Hannah about his new book ‘Deep Finance’ discussing the importance of being a data-driven organisation no matter your business size.    Other topics they cover include: The different levels of data maturity within an organisation How your finance team can become finance scientists The importance of real-time data for finance teams How to become a data-driven organisation Links mentioned in this episode: Glenn’s LinkedIn Learn more about Sandline Global Glenn’s Book, Deep Finance

In the latest episode of CFO 4.0, Hannah Munro continues her conversation with Jon Gruda, Assistant Professor of Organisational Behaviour at Maynooth University. Jon has been researching the role of leadership and previously on the podcast, he discussed the relationship they have with their followers. This week, Hannah and Jon dig deeper into the topic, talking in depth about what a leader's relationship with their followers means regarding the changes in management, and how we manage leadership. Also covered in this episode: How to keep people motivated and engaged in a crisis environment? How do relationships work within change and transformation? How do you support your team and organisation during a change? What are the best ideas or approaches to understanding the change?  How to ask and receive feedback. What key factors leaders should consider before starting a change? Links referenced in this episode: Jon Gruda’s website Jon Gruda’s university profile page Jon’s LinkedIn Subscribe to CFO 4.0 Podcast Alerts

This week CFO 4.0 Podcast host, Hannah Munro is joined by the CFO for Coinme, Chris Rolling!  Chris and Hannah dive into the world of start-ups and fundraising, discussing whether fundraising fatigue is real, the impact of Covid on fundraising, and how to maintain a healthy cash balance.  Other topics they cover include: The top success factors in finance teams Challenges start-ups are facing in this current climate  Balancing the needs of CFOs & CEOs: Pragmatic VS Passionate How inflation is impacting the cash runway  Chris’ top tips for fundraising Links mentioned in this episode: Chris’ LinkedIn  Learn more about Coinme 

On this episode of CFO 4.0, we're bringing you our latest session of Financial Transformation Live. Hannah Munro talks to you about how you can assess your current finance system. Also covered in this session: Framework for reviewing your current system 10 Common quick wins for system improvement How to identify whether to invest in improving your current system vs switching to a new one Template for documenting and sharing your findings To learn more about this financial transformation live session, visit www.itassolutions.co.uk/financial-transformation-live 

In this week’s episode of CFO 4.0, Hannah Munro is joined by Becky Glover, Finance Director at VNC Automotive. Putting the World to rights, Becky & Hannah take it upon themselves to find the silver linings in the challenging times we have faced and are currently facing. Other topics they cover include: Why encouraging failure drives innovation in finance teams How challenging circumstances can pressure businesses to change their processes for the better The benefits of networking in finance Becky’s future predictions on the changes in finance Links referenced in this videoWorld Finance Forum https://worldfinanceforum.co/

Repeat offender, Ian Stewart, Chief Economist from Deloitte, and Founder of the CFO Survey joins Hannah Munro on this week’s episode of CFO 4.0!  Ian shares some key findings from the most recent CFO Survey, a quarterly survey that is sent out to some of the UK’s leading CFOs on pressing issues. Hannah & Ian explore some interesting findings, including that CFOs predicted the recession. Also covered in this episode: Why do the Bank of England and Treasury use the CFO Survey findings   Key findings from the most recent CFO Survey How CFOs predicted the recession two months before the Bank of England announced it What strategies CFOs are using to deal with high inflation  How the Pandemic, Brexit, and the Ukraine war have impacted supply chains and shocked the economy Links mentioned in this episode: Read the recent CFO Survey Report Learn more & subscribe to the Deloitte Monday Briefing Ian Stewart’s LinkedIn  Subscribe to CFO 4.0 Podcast Alerts