Inspiring Leaders Podcast: CFOs Going Beyond the Finance Function (ft. Helen Miles, Group CFO, Severn Trent)

Episode 12 of Criticaleye's Inspiring Leaders Podcast

In our latest episode of the Inspiring Leaders Podcast, we talk to Helen Miles, Group CFO for FTSE100 company Severn Trent, one of Britain's largest water companies, about her route to the CFO role, key responsibilities and what it means to take on such a senior role at Severn Trent.

Discussion points include: 

• Becoming a Group CFO - Helen talks about her path to taking on the top finance job, what support was needed and what it means to her
• Going beyond the finance function as a CFO - key strategic and social responsibilities that come with the role
• The pivotal moments that shaped Helen's career to date and support she needed to make it to CFO
• What it means to be a female leader in the FTSE100 and how Severn Trent has pioneered women in corporate roles
• Retaining and motivating talent - taking risks, building employee engagement and supporting individuals to reach their potential