CFO 4.0 - The Future of Finance
Welcome to CFO 4.0, where we explore the dynamic landscape of Financial Leadership in the era of Technology 4.0. I'm your host, Hannah Munro, Managing Director of itas, a pioneering Financial Transformation consultancy.
In this podcast series, we unravel the intricate connection between cutting-edge technologies and the financial domain. It's more than just adopting tools; it's about cultivating the skills necessary to navigate and spearhead the transformative journey within Finance.
CFO 4.0 embodies the archetype of the Financial Leader in the future — a fusion of strategic visionaries and tech-savvy innovators. As the CFO role swiftly evolves from a mere cost controller to a strategic influencer, each transition opens up novel possibilities. Tune in as we share valuable insights and guidance from inspirational CFOs and finance leaders every episode, empowering you to revolutionise your processes, people, and data.
Seize the opportunities, propel your business and career forward, and lead with unwavering confidence. Join us in shaping the future of Finance — this is CFO 4.0, your guide to the Future of Finance.
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Episodes
225 episodes
223. First 100 Days as a CFO: What to Get Right from Day One with Jeremy Earnshaw
This episode kicks off our new CFO 4.0 series exploring the first 100 days in a CFO role. Host Hannah Munro is joined by experienced CFO and coach Jeremy Earnshaw, who shares practical, battle-tested guidance on navigating the cri...
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Episode 223
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54:53
222. Confidence, Communication & the Modern CFO: A Conversation with Susana Serrano-Davey
In this inspiring and practical episode of CFO 4.0, host Hannah Munro welcomes back Susana Serrano-Davey—career mentor, leadership trainer, and author of the newly released Confidence is Overrated. Drawing from her journey from ...
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Episode 222
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47:18
221. CFO Stories: Behind the Numbers Leading Finance in High-Growth SMEs with Gemma Doran
In this episode of CFO 4.0, Hannah Munro speaks with Gemma Doran, CFO at Savea Technology Ltd, about the realities of leading finance in high-growth SMEs. From her unexpected start in journalism to managing multi-million-pound fundraises, Gemma...
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Episode 221
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45:17
220. Financial Transformation Live: Improving the Quote-to-Cash Process
In this episode of Financial Transformation Live, Hannah Munro dives into the critical steps for effective process mapping and how it can drive successful financial transformation. Discover practical insights on simplifying complexity and ensur...
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Episode 220
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45:17
219. The Private Equity CFO: Make an Impact in the First 100 Days with Richard Sanders
In this episode of CFO 4.0, host Hannah Munro sits down with Richard Sanders, Founder and Managing Partner of Sullivan Street Partners, to explore how CFOs can navigate their first 100 days in Private Equity, set the right ...
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Episode 219
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36:46
218. AI in Finance | From Generative AI to Reinforcement Learning: The AI Trends Shaping Finance with Peter Morgan
In this episode of CFO 4.0, Hannah Munro sits down with Peter Morgan, CEO of Deep Learning Partnership and head tutor at Oxford University’s Saïd Business School, to explore the rapid rise of AI and its impact on finance.
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Episode 218
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43:40
217. The CFO’s Next Chapter: Mastering the Transition to NED with Jeremy Earnshaw
In this fourth instalment of the Mastering M&A series, host Hannah Munro is joined by Jeremy Earnshaw, Founding Director of Clarendon and experienced CFO, to explore the journey from CFO to Non-Executive Director (NED)
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Episode 217
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53:05
216. Financial Transformation Live: The Finance-Driven Approach to Smarter Business Processes
In this episode of Financial Transformation Live Hannah Munro explores how finance leaders can step up and take a more strategic role in driving change and process improvement across their organisations.With AI and automation set to res...
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Episode 216
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41:29
215. PE Backed: Mastering Investor Relations & Private Equity with Phil Moses
In this episode of the CFO 4.0 Podcast, host Hannah Munro sits down with Phil Moses, CFO at Octavius, to discuss his fascinating career journey from working in PLCs to Private Equity-backed businesses. With experience spann...
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Episode 215
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46:09
214. The Private Equity CFO: Unlocking Value & Managing Risk in PE Transactions with Richard Sanders
In this episode of CFO 4.0, host Hannah Munro welcomes back Private Equity expert Richard Sanders, Founder and Managing Partner of Sullivan Street Partners, for the next episode of The Private Equity CFO. Together, they break do...
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Episode 214
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56:09
213. CFO Stories: Navigating Deep Tech & Venture Capital with Stuart Mellis
In this episode of CFO 4.0, Hannah Munro speaks with Stuart Mellis, CFO of Optalysis, about his journey to CFO, the challenges of scaling deep tech startups, and navigating fundraising, investor relations, and financial planning in an em...
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Episode 213
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53:00
212. Mastering M&A: The Art of Being Acquired with Jeremy Earnshaw
In this third instalment of the Mastering M&A series, Hannah Munro is joined by Jeremy Earnshaw, Founding Director of Clarendon and experienced CFO, to delve into the complexities of business disposals. Key topi...
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Episode 212
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52:03
211. CFO Stories: CFO to NED: Insights on Strategic Growth and Leadership with Alwyn Jones
In this episode of CFO 4.0, Hannah Munro is joined by Alwyn Jones, Group CFO at Luno and returning guest on the podcast. Alwyn shares his journey of broadening his perspective by stepping into a Non-Executive Director (NED) role and refl...
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Episode 211
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50:18
210. The Private Equity CFO: Delivering a successful first 100 days as CFO with Richard Sanders
In this episode of CFO 4.0, host Hannah Munro is joined by Richard Sanders, Founder and Managing Partner of Sullivan Street Partners, for the second instalment in our The Private Equity CFO series. Together, they delve into the co...
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Episode 210
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46:07
209. CFO Stories: From Investment Banking to Start Up CFO with Danyaal Shah
In this episode of CFO 4.0, Hannah Munro sits down with Danyaal Shah, CFO of Nokkel, to explore his unique journey from investment banking to becoming a strategic financial leader. Danyaal shares valuable insights into the evolving role ...
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Episode 209
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40:42
208. Mastering M&A: Preparing for a Business Sale with Jeremy Earnshaw
In this episode of CFO 4.0, host Hannah Munro welcomes back Jeremy Earnshaw, Founding Director of Clarendon, for the second instalment of the Mastering M&A series. Jeremy, a seasoned CFO coach and mentor, shares inval...
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Episode 208
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48:04
207. CFO Stories: SaaS Success & Leadership Lessons with Mark Blakemore
In this episode of CFO 4.0, host Hannah Munro speaks with Mark Blakemore, CFO at Compleat Software, about the unique challenges and opportunities of working in SaaS finance. Mark shares valuable insights from his 30+ year career in finance, off...
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Episode 207
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47:34
206. The Private Equity CFO | Private Equity 101: Structures, Strategies, and CFO Expectations
In this episode of CFO 4.0, Hannah Munro kicks off The World of CFOs in Private Equity series by exploring the fascinating world of PE with Richard Sanders, Founder and Managing Partner of Sullivan Street Partners.
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Episode 206
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42:10
205. Shaping Finance in 2030: Insights with Clive Webb
Join Hannah Munro in this thought-provoking episode of CFO 4.0 as she sits down with Clive Webb, Head of Business Management at ACCA, to explore the latest insights from ACCA's ground breaking research, Finance Evolution. Together, they discuss...
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Episode 205
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52:03
204.Financial Transformation Live: Assessing Your Current Financial Systems
In this episode of Financial Transformation Live, Hannah Munro explores how to assess and optimise your current financial systems to support your organisation’s goals. As the final live session of the year, this episode is packed with ac...
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Episode 204
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41:59
203. Mastering M&A: Doing Acquisitions Right with Jeremy Earnshaw
In this episode of CFO 4.0, Hannah Munro is joined by Jeremy Earnshaw, Founding Director of Clarendon in the first instalment of a series of discussions on the complexities and challenges of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Jeremy draws on h...
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Episode 203
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55:32
202. Resilience, Leadership & Cash Flow Mastery with Tom Miller
In this week’s episode of CFO 4.0, host Hannah Munro sits down with Tom Miller, Finance Director at Illuma Technology, to discuss the critical role of finance leaders in both crisis management and everyday operations. From navigating the challe...
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Episode 202
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54:15
201. CFO Stories: Inside an IPO; Challenges, Choices, and Insights with Phil Richards
In this episode of CFO 4.0, Hannah Munro is joined by Phil Richards, CFO of GiG, to delve into his journey to CFO and the complex path of taking a company public. Phil shares his experiences and insights from leading GiG’s IPO on the Swedish Fi...
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Episode 201
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45:09
200. Financial Transformation Live: Building a Future Proofed Reporting Architecture
In this episode of Financial Transformation Live, hosted by Hannah Munro, we dive into the essential strategies for building a sustainable and future-proof financial reporting architecture. Whether you're navigating reporting for the f...
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Episode 200
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29:42
199. CFO Stories: Building Sustainable and Scalable FinTech Teams with Tatiana Okhotina
In this episode of CFO 4.0, Hannah Munro sits down with Tatiana Okhotina, CFO of Token, to explore her journey in FinTech and discuss key challenges in scaling global finance teams in a rapidly evolving industry. Tatiana shares va...
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Episode 199
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47:36