CFO 4.0 Podcast

Send us your thoughts In this episode of Financial Transformation Live , host Hannah Munro shares what it really takes to deliver a successful finance system implementation. From preparing your team to managing risks and ensuring a smooth go-live, Hannah offers practical insights and lessons learned from real-world projects. You’ll learn: How to prepare your team and build urgency using the change...

Send us your thoughts In this episode of CFO 4.0 , host Hannah Munro talks with Tariq Munir , Managing Partner at Finspyr and author of Reimagine Finance , about how CFOs and finance leaders can lead successful transformation in the age of AI.  In this episode, you’ll learn: Why transformation should be embedded in everyday finance work, not treated as a separate role How to influence change witho...

Send us your thoughts In this episode of CFO 4.0 , host Hannah Munro continues the Private Equity series with Ian Pugh , CFO at Precise TV . Ian shares his journey into private equity and reveals the realities of leading finance in a fast-paced, investor-backed business. In this episode, you’ll discover: The importance of trust with investors — and how to manage bad news or crises effectively Less...

Send us your thoughts In this episode of CFO 4.0, Hannah Munro chats with Andrew Brummer , CFO at Distributed , about the realities of finance leadership in early-stage and high-growth businesses. From managing cashflow crises to building future-ready finance teams, Andrew shares lessons from his unconventional journey and startup experience. Topics covered include: Andrew’s unique path from event...

Send us your thoughts In this Transformation Troubleshooter edition of Financial Transformation Live , hosts Hannah Munro and Neil Lynchehaun tackle real-world finance transformation challenges shared by listeners. From project overload to spreadsheet sprawl, they offer practical strategies to help finance leaders navigate complexity with confidence. In this episode, they cover: How to manage mult...

Send us your thoughts In this episode of CFO 4.0, host Hannah Munro speaks with Andy Mellor , Fractional CFO at Summit 17 Ltd , about navigating M&A, preparing for financial events, and leading finance teams through high-growth environments. Key topics covered: Andy’s career journey and transition into fractional CFO work Structuring finance teams to support rapid, acquisition-led growth Manag...

Send us your thoughts  In this episode of the CFO 4.0 Podcast , host Hannah Munro is joined by experienced CFO and executive coach Jeremy Earnshaw to explore one of the most critical – and often overlooked – phases of the CFO journey: the 60–90 day window.  In this episode, we cover: How to assess and ensure data integrity before making strategic decisions Signs of broken processes, bottlenecks, a...

Send us your thoughts In this episode of CFO 4.0 , Hannah Munro is joined by Matt Topham, Director of Practical CFO, to explore what makes a modern CFO truly effective—from KPIs to strategic decision-making. Key topics covered: Matt’s unconventional journey to CFO The realities of working as a fractional CFO and identifying clients ready for change How to use KPIs like productivity, overhead rate,...

Send us your thoughts In this month's Finance Transformation Live host Hannah Munro explores how finance leaders can design scalable, resilient systems that adapt to change and support long-term growth. Key topics covered: The four pillars of future-proof finance architecture: data, APIs, expandability, and maintenance Why multi-dimensional data structures are essential for reporting, AI, and...

Send us your thoughts In this insightful episode of the CFO 4.0 Podcast , host Hannah Munro is joined by Richard Sanders , Founder and Managing Partner at Sullivan Street Partners , for a no-holds-barred session of myth-busting in the world of private equity. This episode offers practical wisdom, experienced insights, and a refreshingly candid take on what it really means to lead in a PE-backed bu...

Send us your thoughts In this episode of CFO 4.0 , host Hannah Munro speaks with Karl Lloyd , fractional CFO and founder of Lloyd Consulting Limited, about his transition from full-time finance roles to a portfolio CFO career. Karl shares practical insights from working across sectors like e-commerce, SaaS, and travel, and reflects on the realities of life as a fractional CFO. In this episode, Kar...

Send us your thoughts In this episode of CFO 4.0 , host Hannah Munro chats with Karla Smith , CFO at Ogilvy UK , about her unique path to CFO and how finance operates at the heart of a creative, people-driven organisation. Key topics covered include: Karla’s career journey from audit trainee to CFO How to succeed in senior finance roles with flexible hours and build mutual trust with your organisa...

Send us your thoughts In this episode of CFO 4.0, Neil Lynchehaun unpacks the Records-to-Report (R2R) maturity model and shares hard-earned insights from decades in finance transformation. He challenges traditional finance thinking and explores how finance teams can shift from compliance to strategic enablement. What’s covered in this episode : Why maturity models are tools for inspiration, not ev...

Send us your thoughts In this episode of CFO 4.0 , we dive into the critical 30 to 60 day phase of a CFO's journey with returning guest Jeremy Earnshaw,  Founding Director of Clarendon and experienced CFO. Building on our previous conversation about the first 30 days, this episode explores how new CFOs can transition from learning to leading. 🔍 Key Takeaways: How stakeholder expectations shi...

Send us your thoughts In this episode of CFO 4.0, host Hannah Munro speaks with David Wood, Chair of London Futurists, about the accelerating pace of AI and its profound implications for business, society, and the future of work. Together, they explore the near-term possibilities and longer-term consequences of artificial intelligence—from transformation to potential turmoil. In this episode, we c...

Send us your thoughts In this episode of CFO 4.0, host Hannah Munro is joined once again by Rob Jackson , now Senior Associate Consultant at Protiviti UK . Rob reflects on his journey from leading finance operations at Sage to spearheading transformation projects in private equity-backed businesses. Together, they unpack what it really takes to deliver finance change, lead shared services, and bal...

Send us your thoughts In this episode of CFO 4.0 – The PE CFO Series, Hannah Munro is joined once again by Richard Sanders, Founder and Managing Partner at Sullivan Street Partners. Together, they dive into “The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly” of private equity—an honest conversation unpacking what it’s really like behind the boardroom doors of a PE-backed business. With a wealth of experience across...

Send us your thoughts In this episode of Financial Transformation Live, Neil Lynchehaun, Head of Transformation and Delivery at itas, takes you through a practical, experience-driven guide to understanding and improving the Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) process. You’ll discover: Why we use maturity models and how they can inspire achievable steps forward. How to evaluate the impact of process improvements...

Send us your thoughts This episode kicks off our new CFO 4.0 series exploring the first 100 days in a CFO role. Host Hannah Munro is joined by experienced CFO and coach Jeremy Earnshaw , who shares practical, battle-tested guidance on navigating the critical first 30 days in a new CFO position. Key topics covered Making a strong first impression and shifting from finance specialist to strategic le...

Send us your thoughts In this inspiring and practical episode of CFO 4.0, host Hannah Munro welcomes back Susana Serrano-Davey —career mentor, leadership trainer, and author of the newly released Confidence is Overrated . Drawing from her journey from CFO to mentor and author, Susana shares powerful insights on how senior finance leaders can develop the soft skills essential for leadership success...

Send us your thoughts In this episode of CFO 4.0, Hannah Munro speaks with Gemma Doran, CFO at Savea Technology Ltd, about the realities of leading finance in high-growth SMEs. From her unexpected start in journalism to managing multi-million-pound fundraises, Gemma reflects on what it takes to thrive as a CFO in fast-moving environments, how to balance optimism with realism in forecasting, and wh...

Send us your thoughts In this episode of Financial Transformation Live, Hannah Munro dives into the critical steps for effective process mapping and how it can drive successful financial transformation. Discover practical insights on simplifying complexity and ensuring your processes are future-ready. Key takeaways include: The importance of involving sales, CRM, and IT leadership in process evalu...

Send us your thoughts In this episode of CFO 4.0, host Hannah Munro sits down with Richard Sanders , Founder and Managing Partner of Sullivan Street Partners , to explore how CFOs can navigate their first 100 days in Private Equity, set the right priorities, manage investor expectations, and lay the groundwork for long-term success. Key topics covered: What CFOs should focus on when stepping into...

Send us your thoughts In this episode of CFO 4.0, Hannah Munro sits down with Peter Morgan , CEO of Deep Learning Partnership and head tutor at Oxford University’s Saïd Business School, to explore the rapid rise of AI and its impact on finance. Key discussion points: Why advancements in AI have accelerated exponentially and what’s driving the change. The key differences and why generative AI is le...

Send us your thoughts In this fourth instalment of the Mastering M&A series, host Hannah Munro is joined by Jeremy Earnshaw , Founding Director of Clarendon and experienced CFO, to explore the journey from CFO to Non-Executive Director (NED) . Whether you're considering your first NED role or want to understand the challenges and opportunities that come with it, this episode is packed wit...