CFO 4.0
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.
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CFO 4.0
170. Financial Transformation Live: Maximising Efficiency - Achieving More with Less
In this month's FTL session on CFO 4.0, Hannah Munro dives deep into the concept of maximising efficiency within finance teams, particularly focusing on how to achieve more with less. Amidst a challenging economic environment, finance professionals are increasingly required to enhance productivity without significant increases in resources.
Key highlights include:
- An overview of the critical need for finance teams to enhance efficiency and productivity.
- The importance of evaluating and optimising meeting schedules.
- A focus on time management methods to boost individual productivity and ensure effective breaks.
- The significance of assessing and developing the skills and competencies within finance teams to drive efficiency.
- Conducting Excel audits to reduce reliance on manual spreadsheet management.
- Conducting system audits to identify opportunities for further efficiency gains.
Links mentioned:
- March FTL: Navigating the Budgeting Process for Transformation Success
- Revisit previous Financial Transformation Live sessions
- Register for April's Financial Transformation Live session
- Reserve a free one hour review session with Hannah Munro!
- CFO 4.0 Monthly Briefing
- Financial Transformation Live Feedback survey
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