CFO 4.0 - The Future of Finance

260. Financial Transformation Live: New Years Resolutions for Finance

Send us your thoughtsIn this special Financial Transformation Live episode, Hannah Munro sets out a clear, practical agenda for finance leaders who want 2026 to be the year transformation actually happens.This session deliberately moves away from technology hype and focuses on the fundamentals that enable progress. Hannah makes the case that 2026 must be a people and process year, not a rushed race to automate. As the pace of change accelerates and AI becomes part of everyday working life, finance teams need the capacity, skills and foundations to respond, rather than react.In this episode, Hannah coversWhy 2026 must be a people and process year, not a rushed race to automateHow to create real capacity in finance teams to drive change, not just survive month endThe risk of automating broken processes and why simplicity is the foundation of speedMoving finance from hindsight to foresight through faster closes and in-month reportingUsing the right technology for the problem, and why AI is not always the answerBuilding resilient, well-rounded finance teams that can adapt as the pace of change accelerates Explore other CFO 4.0 Podcast episodes here. Subscribe to our Podcast!

259.CFO 4.0 Revisited: Soft Skills and the importance they have in Finance Teams with Howard Tunnicliffe

Send us your thoughtsIn this third episode of the CFO 4.0 Revisited series, Hannah Munro is joined by Howard Tunnicliffe, now FP&A Director at Busuu, to revisit a conversation that remains highly relevant for modern finance leaders.Originally recorded when Howard was Head of Finance Subscriptions at The Economist, this episode tackles a topic that still separates good finance teams from great ones: soft skills. As finance continues to move beyond pure technical delivery, Howard shares practical insight into why behaviours, communication and judgement matter just as much as numbers.In this episode, you’ll hear:Howard’s career journey and lessons learned across global, matrixed organisationsWhy soft skills are critical for finance professionals looking to progress into leadershipHow to assess the strengths and gaps within your finance teamThe risks of ignoring soft skills in high-performing finance functionsWhich soft skills matter most in FP&A and senior finance rolesPractical ways to develop these skills across your finance team Explore other CFO 4.0 Podcast episodes here. Subscribe to our Podcast!

258. Pricing Without Guesswork: Using Behavioural Economics to Drive Better Decisions with Etinosa Agbonlahor

Send us your thoughts In this episode of CFO 4.0, Hannah Munro is joined by Etinosa Agbonlahor, CEO of Decision Alpha, to break down why pricing causes so much anxiety and how finance leaders can take control of it in a structured, evidence-based way.Together, they explore how behavioural economics, customer insight, and disciplined iteration can turn pricing from a reactive afterthought into a strategic advantage.In this episode, they coverWhy pricing is the keystone of the business and what goes wrong when it is ignoredThe warning signs that your pricing strategy is misaligned with valueCommon pricing mistakes, including over-reliance on competitorsHow to research willingness to pay using both qualitative and quantitative methodsApplying behavioural economics to frame prices, guide choices, and improve conversionWhy pricing should be reviewed and refined regularly, not set and forgottenLinks mentioned:Etinosa's Linkedin Learn more about Decision Alpha  Explore other CFO 4.0 Podcast episodes here. Subscribe to our Podcast!

257. The Readiness Challenge: What Project Readiness really looks like with Hannah Munro and Neil Lynchehaun

Send us your thoughtsAs a follow-up to their Financial Transformation Live discussions, Hannah Munro is joined by Neil Lynchehaun, Transformation and Delivery Manager at itas, to launch The Readiness Challenge series.In part one, they take an honest look at what project readiness really means and why so many finance transformations struggle before they even begin. Drawing on real delivery experience, this episode focuses on the most common and underestimated blocker to success team capacity and capability. This episode covers: What project readiness really means before starting a finance transformationWhy team capacity is the number one cause of delays and failed projectsHow to assess whether your finance team genuinely has the availability to deliver changePractical ways to create capacity without defaulting to hiring more peopleThe importance of having the right mix of skills influence and experience in project teamsHow to reduce delivery risk through backfilling strategy retention planning and phased deliveryLinks mentioned:Connect with Hannah MunroConnect with Neil LynchehaunExplore more Finance Transformation Live sessionsCustomer Success StoriesBook a discovery call  Explore other CFO 4.0 Podcast episodes here. Subscribe to our Podcast!

256. 2025 Highlights: Transforming Finance Conversations with Today's Finance Leaders

Send us your thoughtsIn this special highlights episode of CFO 4.0, host Hannah Munro reflects on the most impactful conversations of 2025, bringing together lessons from CFOs, transformation leaders, and futurists. Drawing on insights from across the year, this episode explores what finance leaders have really learned as the role continues to evolve under pressure from growth, technology, and rising expectations.In this episode, we reflect onWhy finance transformation fails when it is treated as a separate role rather than a day-to-day mindsetHow CFOs are learning to make faster, better decisions without waiting for perfect dataWhat the explosive adoption of AI, including ChatGPT, signals for finance teams and leadership expectationsThe practical warning signs that data integrity and control environments are no longer fit for growthHow CFOs can professionalise fast-growing businesses without killing the agility that made them successfulThe realities of growth versus profit in private equity-backed organisations and what investors actually expectThis episode features highlights and perspectives from 240. AI in Finance: Complex Workflows to Scalable AI Solutions with Tariq Munir218. AI in Finance | From Generative AI to Reinforcement Learning with Peter Morgan234. The CFO as a Storyteller: Making KPIs Count with Matt Topham227. AI in Finance: Preparing for the AI Revolution: Abundance or Catastrophe? with David Wood235. First 100 Days as a CFO: Mastering the 60–90 Day Window as a CFO with Jeremy Earnshaw244. CFO Stories: Acquisitions, Due Diligence & Building Trust with Charlotte Crowley243. The 90-Day Finance Transformation Playbook with Hannah Munro232. The Private Equity CFO: Myths, Mistakes & Misconceptions with Richard Sandersand offers a clear-eyed view of where finance leadership is heading next. Explore other CFO 4.0 Podcast episodes here. Subscribe to our Podcast!