181. 2024 Mid-Year Highlights: Transformative Conversations with Finance Leaders

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In this special episode of CFO 4.0, Mark Blackmore steps in for Hannah Munro to provide a mid-year roundup of our podcast's most impactful conversations from 2024. Join us as we revisit the wisdom, laughter, and ground-breaking ideas shared by our remarkable guests.
Key Highlights:
January:

• Scott Buchanan on the challenges and preparations for taking a company through the IPO process.
• Dominique Highfield from Purple Bricks on the dynamics of financial and operational leadership.
• Soufyan Hamid on the transformative power of storytelling in finance.
• Chris Ortega on generative AI and navigating business uncertainty.

February:

• Hannah Williams, CEO of Alacrity, on effective team communication and the transition from CFO to CEO.
• Jamie Irwin on the dynamic world of CFO recruitment in private equity.

March:

• Nicholas Boucher on the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence in finance.
• Tory Bauman on the intricacies of financial planning and analysis in telecommunications infrastructure.
• Christian Frantz Hansen on balancing quantitative and qualitative measures in performance management.

April:

• Andy Burrows on developing a business-focused finance mindset.
• Marie Charpentier on transforming finance teams in high-growth companies.
• Clive Webb on the pivotal role of sustainability in mergers and acquisitions.

May:

• Katrina Nacci on the complexities of US GAAP and proactive planning.
• Arjit Kumar on leading through major organisational changes.
• Howard Friedman and Akshay Swaminathan on leveraging data science for business success.

June:

• Chris Lloyd Mostyn on mastering project requirements in financial transformation.
• David B Horne on fundraising, scaling businesses, and the challenges faced by diverse founders in venture capital.

Episodes mentioned:

• 158. The Road to IPO: A Bitcoin Depot Story with Scott Buchanan
• 159. A Leadership Journey at Purplebricks – Insights into Cash Burn, Resilience, and Transformational Triumphs with Dominique Highfield
• 160. Transforming Numbers into Stories: The Power of Financial Communication with Soufyan Hamid
• 161. Navigating 2024: Agility, AI, and People-Centric Finance with Chris Ortega
• 164. Leadership Evolution: Transforming from CFO to CEO with Hannah Williams
• 165. PE Backed | Insider Information on the Recruitment of CFOs in Private Equity with Jamie Irwin
• 167. AI's Role in the Future of Finance with Nicolas Boucher
• 168. PE Backed | The Evolution of a Finance Leader: Journey Through Audit, IPO, Acquisitions to Private Equity with Tory Bauman
• 169. Balancing Acts: Performance Management in Finance with Christian Frantz Hansen
• 171. Beyond Numbers: Cultivating a Business-Focused Finance Mindset with Andy Burrows
• 172. Global Expansion Tactics: Finance Strategies for Success with Marie Charpentier

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Chapters

1. The Future of Finance (00:00:00)

2. Navigating Generative AI and CFO Challenges (00:07:24)

3. Strategic Sustainability in Global Business (00:22:47)

4. Tips for Project Success and Growth (00:28:08)