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.

 

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.

 

We’d love for you to join our community, and if you like what you hear (which I’m sure you will 😉) it would be great if you rate and share. 

229. Financial Transformation Live - Finance Record to Report Maturity Model
Jun 3, 2025 – 01:00:28
228. First 100 Days as a CFO: Influence & Delivery in Your Second Month as CFO with Jeremy Earnshaw
May 27, 2025 – 48:10
227. AI in Finance | Preparing for the AI Revolution: Abundance or Catastrophe? with David Wood
May 20, 2025 – 49:36
226. Shared Service Centres, Incremental Change, and Finance Transformation with Rob Jackson
May 13, 2025 – 44:13
225. The Private Equity CFO | Culture, Control & Closing the Books Faster with Richard Sanders
May 6, 2025 – 44:37
224. Finance Transformation Live: Understanding the P2P Maturity Curve
Apr 29, 2025 – 01:04:15
223. First 100 Days as a CFO: What to Get Right from Day One with Jeremy Earnshaw
Apr 22, 2025 – 54:53
222. Confidence, Communication & the Modern CFO: A Conversation with Susana Serrano-Davey
Apr 15, 2025 – 47:18
221. CFO Stories: Behind the Numbers Leading Finance in High-Growth SMEs with Gemma Doran
Apr 8, 2025 – 45:17
220. Financial Transformation Live: Improving the Quote-to-Cash Process
Apr 1, 2025 – 45:17
219. The Private Equity CFO: Make an Impact in the First 100 Days with Richard Sanders
Mar 25, 2025 – 36:46
218. AI in Finance | From Generative AI to Reinforcement Learning: The AI Trends Shaping Finance with Peter Morgan
Mar 18, 2025 – 43:40
217. The CFO’s Next Chapter: Mastering the Transition to NED with Jeremy Earnshaw
Mar 11, 2025 – 53:05
216. Financial Transformation Live: The Finance-Driven Approach to Smarter Business Processes
Mar 4, 2025 – 41:29
215. PE Backed: Mastering Investor Relations & Private Equity with Phil Moses
Feb 25, 2025 – 46:09
214. The Private Equity CFO: Unlocking Value & Managing Risk in PE Transactions with Richard Sanders
Feb 18, 2025 – 56:09
213. CFO Stories: Navigating Deep Tech & Venture Capital with Stuart Mellis
Feb 11, 2025 – 53:00
212. Mastering M&A: The Art of Being Acquired with Jeremy Earnshaw
Feb 4, 2025 – 52:03
211. CFO Stories: CFO to NED: Insights on Strategic Growth and Leadership with Alwyn Jones
Jan 28, 2025 – 50:18
210. The Private Equity CFO: Delivering a successful first 100 days as CFO with Richard Sanders
Jan 21, 2025 – 46:07
209. CFO Stories: From Investment Banking to Start Up CFO with Danyaal Shah
Jan 14, 2025 – 40:42
208. Mastering M&A: Preparing for a Business Sale with Jeremy Earnshaw
Jan 7, 2025 – 48:04
207. CFO Stories: SaaS Success & Leadership Lessons with Mark Blakemore
Dec 31, 2024 – 47:34
206. The Private Equity CFO | Private Equity 101: Structures, Strategies, and CFO Expectations
Dec 17, 2024 – 42:10
205. Shaping Finance in 2030: Insights with Clive Webb
Dec 10, 2024 – 52:03
204.Financial Transformation Live: Assessing Your Current Financial Systems
Dec 3, 2024 – 41:59
203. Mastering M&A: Doing Acquisitions Right with Jeremy Earnshaw
Nov 26, 2024 – 55:32
202. Resilience, Leadership & Cash Flow Mastery with Tom Miller
Nov 19, 2024 – 54:15
201. CFO Stories: Inside an IPO; Challenges, Choices, and Insights with Phil Richards
Nov 12, 2024 – 45:09
200. Financial Transformation Live: Building a Future Proofed Reporting Architecture
Nov 5, 2024 – 29:42
199. CFO Stories: Building Sustainable and Scalable FinTech Teams with Tatiana Okhotina
Oct 29, 2024 – 47:36
198. Navigating Hypergrowth and Volatility with Byron Cowie
Oct 22, 2024 – 50:08
197. E-Invoicing Across the Globe: Navigating Compliance and Efficiency with Alex Baulf
Oct 15, 2024 – 41:53
196. CFO Stories: Funding, Growth and Avoiding Narcissistic Founders with Brad Channer
Oct 8, 2024 – 01:01:00
195. Financial Transformation Live: Ensuring a Successful Finance Systems Implementation Project
Oct 1, 2024 – 58:56
194. Leadership, Liquidity, and Navigating High-Pressure Stakeholders with Jeremy Earnshaw
Sep 24, 2024 – 47:00
193. CFO Stories: The Art of Acquisitions and Capital Raising with Josh Schenker
Sep 17, 2024 – 50:44
192. Why Technology Projects Fail: 10 Pitfalls to Avoid in Your Finance Transformation with Hannah Munro
Sep 10, 2024 – 22:32
191. Financial Transformation Live: Presenting The Business Case
Aug 28, 2024 – 45:48
190. Building Trust in AI: A Conversation with Sage CTO Aaron Harris
Aug 20, 2024 – 48:53
189. CFO Stories: Scaling Success: Navigating Growth and Funding with Luigi Testa
Aug 13, 2024 – 46:06
188. From Data Quality to Change Management with Alex Ladd
Aug 6, 2024 – 46:29
187. Financial Transformation Live: Calculating the Financial Benefit of Your New Transformation Project
Jul 30, 2024 – 36:34
186. From Corporate Giants to SMEs: The Fractional CFO Revolution with Sara Daw
Jul 23, 2024 – 47:54
185. CFO Stories: Mastering the Art of CFO Communication with Jason Godley
Jul 16, 2024 – 49:11
184. Making Transformation Work: Expert Advise From Hannah Munro
Jul 9, 2024 – 48:26
183. From Dance to Finance: A Journey at The Lowry with Michelle Pendergast
Jul 2, 2024 – 48:58
182. Financial Transformation Live: Designing Effective Reporting/Data Structures
Jun 26, 2024 – 36:26
181. 2024 Mid-Year Highlights: Transformative Conversations with Finance Leaders
Jun 18, 2024 – 35:32
180. Scaling Up FACE off: Breaking Venture Capital Barriers with David B. Horne
Jun 11, 2024 – 47:12