CFO 4.0 Podcast Monthly Roundup

It’s time for October’s Monthly Podcast Roundup!?

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We started October a little differently with a Live panel event with ACCA…? ?

The Transformation of Finance: From Financial Gatekeepers to Value Creators | ACCA Live Panel Event?

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 toward Finance. Join us as we delve deep into the transformation that is underway, steering CFOs from being mere financial overseers to becoming integral value creators within organisations.?

Also covered during this discussion:??

• Understanding the shift from a finance-focused role to a multifaceted leadership position.?
• Strategies for CFOs to step up and seize opportunities across various domains.?
• How finance professionals can foster deeper engagements and collaborations?
• Discussing the importance of integrating finance into the broader business dialogues and strategy sessions.?
• Understanding and quantifying the value that quality data and insightful financial partnering can bring to businesses.?

• Gather expert insights and experiences, laying out the path for the evolution of the CFO role.?

?This was followed by another addition to the CFO Stories series….?

CFO Stories: Leading Global Teams Through Financial Transformation with Marco Torrente?

In this episode of the CFO 4.0 podcast, Hannah Munro sits down with Marco Torrente , who is the 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, emphasising the importance of understanding cultural nuances.
• Tips and strategies on maintaining effective communication across different time zones and cultures.
• Top Tips on what any leader should consider when starting a transformation journey, regardless of the organisation's size.

And lastly, we had….?

CFO Stories: Developing a Programmatic Approach to M&A with Rob Clay?

In this episode of the CFO 4.0 podcast, Hannah Munro sits down with Rob Clay , 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?
• Balancing culture and numbers in acquisition decisions?

• Talent retention strategies in a growing organisation?
• Realistic assessment of integration challenges?
• Tips for building a win-win scenario in M&A?

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