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We’ve heard your feedback and are now bringing you an additional regular financial transformation slot! Get a sneak peek behind the consultant curtain with these sessions as Michael and Hannah discuss what makes a successful financial transformation project and how they approach their clients. 

This time, they kick things off with a discussion about the differences between Financial Transformation and Software implementation and how to tell the difference. 

Also covered in this episode:

• Why transformation is more than just automation
• What is a use case and why do you need it
• Top tips around process mapping your finance processes
• The importance of validating your process maps
• How to benchmark your finance team’s current performance

Links referenced in this episode:

• Michael’s Linkedin 
• The most recent issue of Finance Transformation Magazine 
• FT live sessions

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This week CFO 4.0 Podcast host, Hannah Munro is joined by Sandline Global CFO & author, Glenn Hopper!

With over 15 years of experience as a CFO, Glenn talks to Hannah about his new book ‘Deep Finance’ discussing the importance of being a data-driven organisation no matter your business size.   

Other topics they cover include:

• The different levels of data maturity within an organisation
• How your finance team can become finance scientists
• The importance of real-time data for finance teams
• How to become a data-driven organisation

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Glenn’s LinkedIn
• Learn more about Sandline Global
• Glenn’s Book, Deep Finance

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In the latest episode of CFO 4.0, Hannah Munro continues her conversation with Jon Gruda, Assistant Professor of Organisational Behaviour at Maynooth University.

Jon has been researching the role of leadership and previously on the podcast, he discussed the relationship they have with their followers.

This week, Hannah and Jon dig deeper into the topic, talking in depth about what a leader's relationship with their followers means regarding the changes in management, and how we manage leadership.

Also covered in this episode:

• How to keep people motivated and engaged in a crisis environment?
• How do relationships work within change and transformation?
• How do you support your team and organisation during a change?
• What are the best ideas or approaches to understanding the change? 
• How to ask and receive feedback.
• What key factors leaders should consider before starting a change?

Links referenced in this episode:

• Jon Gruda’s website
• Jon Gruda’s university profile page
• Jon’s LinkedIn
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This week CFO 4.0 Podcast host, Hannah Munro is joined by the CFO for Coinme, Chris Rolling! 

Chris and Hannah dive into the world of start-ups and fundraising, discussing whether fundraising fatigue is real, the impact of Covid on fundraising, and how to maintain a healthy cash balance. 

Other topics they cover include:

• The top success factors in finance teams
• Challenges start-ups are facing in this current climate 
• Balancing the needs of CFOs & CEOs: Pragmatic VS Passionate
• How inflation is impacting the cash runway 
• Chris’ top tips for fundraising

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Chris’ LinkedIn 
• Learn more about Coinme 

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On this episode of CFO 4.0, we're bringing you our latest session of Financial Transformation Live.

Hannah Munro talks to you about how you can assess your current finance system.

Also covered in this session:

• Framework for reviewing your current system
• 10 Common quick wins for system improvement
• How to identify whether to invest in improving your current system vs switching to a new one
• Template for documenting and sharing your findings

To learn more about this financial transformation live session, visit
 www.itassolutions.co.uk/financial-transformation-live 

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In this week’s episode of CFO 4.0, Hannah Munro is joined by Becky Glover, Finance Director at VNC Automotive.

Putting the World to rights, Becky & Hannah take it upon themselves to find the silver linings in the challenging times we have faced and are currently facing.

Other topics they cover include:

• Why encouraging failure drives innovation in finance teams
• How challenging circumstances can pressure businesses to change their processes for the better
• The benefits of networking in finance
• Becky’s future predictions on the changes in finance

Links referenced in this video
World Finance Forum https://worldfinanceforum.co/

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Repeat offender, Ian Stewart, Chief Economist from Deloitte, and Founder of the CFO Survey joins Hannah Munro on this week’s episode of CFO 4.0! 

Ian shares some key findings from the most recent CFO Survey, a quarterly survey that is sent out to some of the UK’s leading CFOs on pressing issues.

Hannah & Ian explore some interesting findings, including that CFOs predicted the recession.

Also covered in this episode:

• Why do the Bank of England and Treasury use the CFO Survey findings  
• Key findings from the most recent CFO Survey
• How CFOs predicted the recession two months before the Bank of England announced it
• What strategies CFOs are using to deal with high inflation 
• How the Pandemic, Brexit, and the Ukraine war have impacted supply chains and shocked the economy

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Read the recent CFO Survey Report
• Learn more & subscribe to the Deloitte Monday Briefing
• Ian Stewart’s LinkedIn 
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Joining Hannah Munro on this week’s episode of the CFO 4.0 Podcast is Rajesh Gupta, CFO of OakNorth Bank! 

With a wealth of experience building and leading finance teams, Rajesh talks to Hannah about the challenges he’s faced when trying to grow a finance team in a volatile environment and a highly regulated industry.

Also covered in this episode:

• How OakNorth does strategic planning well
• Balancing the need for growth and talent in a start-up
• The importance of hiring people who think differently
• What diversity in all its forms can bring to a finance team
• Rajesh’s top tips for new CFOs

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Connect with Rajesh Gupta on LinkedIn 
• Explore OakNorth Bank’s website

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Join Hannah Munro on the most recent Financial Transformation Live session as she shares practical tips and frameworks to think about before you tackle your next Financial Transformation project!

The 5 areas Hannah dives into are:

• Have you understood the problem?
• Have you selected the right solution?
• Have you identified what good will look like?
• Have you engaged the team well?
• Have you resourced it properly?

Links for this episode:

• Learn More about Financial Transformation
• Follow us on LinkedIn for our Live Sessions

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In the latest episode of CFO 4.0, Hannah Munro talks to Mark Gandy, creator of the Financial Operating System and Host of the CFO Bookshelf podcast. A finance pioneer, Mark has worked in several finance positions during his career including Corporate Controller, VP of Finance, and CFO. Together Hannah and Mark talk about their shared interest in reading and discuss their book recommendations for finance this Summer.

 Also covered on this episode:

• Hannah & Mark’s favourite genre of books
• Why people in finance should embrace their creative side
• Mark’s top book recommendations for finance 
• What books should CFOs be reading on their next beach holiday  
• What you can learn from narrative non-fiction books

Links referenced in this episode:

• Mark Gandy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markagandy/ 
• CFO Bookshelf: https://cfobookshelf.com/category/podcast/ 

Book mentioned in this episode:

• Barbarians at the gate - Bryan Burrough and John Helyar
• Crime & Punishment - Fyodor Dostoevsky
• Uncle Tom’s Cabin - Harriet Beecher Stowe
• Drive – Daniel H. Pink
• A whole new mind – Daniel H. Pink
• Reversing the slide – James Shein
• Endurance – Brian Sanders
• The great game of business - Bo Burlingham and Jack Stack
• The effective executive - Peter Drucker
• CEO: Building a $400 Million Company from the Ground Up – Sandra Kurtzig 
• Open – Andre Agassi
• The Wisdom of Finance - Mihir A. Desai
• The secret life of groceries - Benjamin Lorr
• Boys in the boat - Benjamin Lorr
• The Warehouse – Rob Hart
• Ghost in the wires – Kevin Mitnick
• Why – Simon Sinek 
• Atomic Habits – James Clear
• Nudge – Richard Thaler
• One minute manager - Ken Blanchard and Spencer Johnson
• Noise – Cass R. Sunstein, Daniel Kahneman, and Olivier Sibony
• Deep work – Cal Newport
• So good they can’t ignore you – Cal Newport
• All change – the project leaders secret handbook - Eddie Obeng
• The living leader – Penny Ferguson 

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