May 2023: CFO 4.0 Monthly Roundup
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First up, we kicked off May with…
CFO Stories: Driving Success in Start-ups as a Portfolio CFO with Alysha Randall
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 and challenges of being a portfolio CFO.
·????????Signs of a successful portfolio CFO and measuring success
Next to follow was…
The Future of Finance: Cultivating Skills & Adapting to Change with Oliver Deacon
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 change
·????????Fostering a culture of learning within finance teams
·????????Leveraging new technologies to drive impact and solve problems.
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·????????Practical tips for staying ahead of the curve and preparing for the finance revolution.
Next up we had….
Mastering Finance Business Partnering: The 9 C's to Elevate Your Impact with Andi Lonnen
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 Cs 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 effective finance business partnering
·????????The importance of mindset, skillset, and daily actions
·????????Challenges in recruiting and finding finance talent.
·????????Onboarding strategies for new finance business partners
·????????The role of communication and relationship-building in finance business partnering
And the tables turned for our last week…
Flipping the Script: Hannah Munro hops into the Guest Seat on Mark Gandy's CFO Bookshelf
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, specifically for CFOs, and how mentorship can contribute to professional growth.
·????????The questions they'd pose to Derek Sivers if given the chance, probing deeper into the book's themes and takeaways.
·????????A behind-the-scenes look at the inception of the CFO 4.0 podcast, exploring how the podcast came to be and its objectives in the finance world.
If you enjoyed these episodes and want to listen to more, search ‘CFO 4.0’ on your favourite podcast platform or listen here.