#FinanceMaster

Many finance professionals are running faster than ever, but still feel like they’re falling behind. In this episode, Anders Liu-Lindberg talks with Michaela Daly, FCCA, about the growing challenge of burnout and pressure in finance careers. They explore why this struggle is so common, how to spot the early signs, and what professionals and leaders can do to create balance without losing ambition.

In this episode of #FinanceMaster, we speak with Anna Oblakova, PMP®, PhD, about what it really means to be a business partner in FP&A. Together, we unpack how FP&A can move beyond spreadsheets and forecasts to influence decisions, collaborate across teams, and help build world-class finance functions. Anders and Anna also explore what separates Finance Business Partnering from FP&A Bu...

AI is rapidly transforming the finance function, but most teams still don’t know where to begin. Finance Innovation Now aims to change that, providing practical, accessible AI education and advisory services built specifically for finance professionals. In this episode, Anders speaks with Marie Speakman and Kirsty Mackenzie about how finance teams can move from curiosity to implementation: gaining...

As the finance profession evolves, FP&A is emerging as the engine driving insight, strategy, and transformation. In this week’s #FinanceMaster, Anders sits down with Vishaka Taneja, finance professional and FP&A advocate, to explore why this field has become one of the most exciting paths in modern finance. We unpack what makes FP&A distinct from traditional accounting, the skills prof...

Tariffs, trade wars, and supply-chain disruption are redefining how finance leaders plan and protect their businesses. In this episode, Anders Liu-Lindberg talks with Thomas Mehlkopf from SAP Taulia about insights from the new e-book “Impact of Tariffs on Finance.” They discuss how CFOs can build resilience through better liquidity management, predictive analytics, and data-driven agility. To lear...

As finance evolves from reporting to real-time decision support, the role of the finance business partner is more important than ever. In this week’s #FinanceMaster, Anders speaks with Rachel Daly, Commercial Finance Manager and CIMA Committee Member for Northern Ireland, about how accountants can successfully transition into strategic business partnering roles. We explore the mindset shifts, key...

As global finance grows more interconnected, navigating cross-border accounting and GAAP conversions has never been more critical. In this week’s #FinanceMaster, Anders sits down with Katrina Nacci, CPA and technical accounting expert, to unpack the complexities of multi-jurisdictional conversions, U.S. IPO readiness, and working with global finance teams. We explore why cross-border projects are...

As AI reshapes the CFO tech stack, reinventing the quote-to-cash process has become critical for growth-focused finance leaders. In this week’s #FinanceMaster, Anders speaks with Riya Grover, CEO & Co-Founder of Sequence, about how AI is unlocking efficiency in billing and AR, bridging the CRM-to-ERP gap, and empowering finance teams to scale faster. We also explore what the modern CFO tech st...

As AI moves beyond the buzzword stage, finance leaders are already using it to transform reporting, compliance, and decision-making. In this week’s #FinanceMaster, Anders sits down with Steve Soter, VP at Workiva and former Head of SEC Reporting at Overstock, to explore where AI is driving real impact for finance and accounting teams. We unpack the most promising use cases, the biggest adoption hu...

As the accounting profession faces a mounting talent crisis, innovative solutions are reshaping how finance teams operate. In this week’s #FinanceMaster , we sit down with Maura Teitelbaum, COO of Elite Virtual Employment Solutions, to explore how offshoring is helping organizations address the accountant shortage. From why the Philippines stands out as a hub for skilled finance talent, to practic...

As digital transformation reshapes the finance landscape, understanding how to effectively use enterprise platforms is more critical than ever. In this week’s #FinanceMaster , we dive into the SAP Business Suite with Christian Straub — unpacking its relevance for finance teams, key starting points, and practical applications. We also explore how AI, through SAP’s Joule, is being integrated to supp...

As finance becomes increasingly complex, roles in finance teams must evolve with a stronger emphasis on specialization. This shift also intensifies the need for effective business partnering within finance. Finance professionals are not only required to have technical expertise but must also act as strategic advisors. There’s quite a gap to cover between the two, so join this week’s #FinanceMaster...

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors have become central to business strategy and stakeholder expectations. What was once a “nice-to-have” is now a critical part of how companies operate, attract investors, and comply with increasingly stringent regulations. Organizations must go beyond annual ESG reports to demonstrate real-time accountability and transparency in this new landscape...

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have always been the backbone of the global economy, driving innovation, job creation, and local economic growth. Yet, one of their most persistent challenges is managing their finances effectively. Limited resources, lack of financial expertise, and unpredictable cash flows often hinder their ability to compete with larger corporations. In 2025, a new wav...

As sustainability becomes a non-negotiable business imperative, finance teams will increasingly need to account for circular economy models. This includes tracking carbon credits, measuring the financial impact of recycling efforts, and integrating sustainability metrics into financial KPIs. In this week’s #FinanceMaster we look at how finance teams can get started.

While AI has been used for automation and basic analysis in recent years, the trend in 2025 shifts towards AI as a strategic advisor. Finance teams will increasingly leverage AI for automation and strategic tasks like scenario planning, risk management, and decision-making support. Tune in to this week’s #FinanceMaster Show and get the latest insights on how AI will elevate Finance to the strategi...

With Viktor Mendel, a strategic finance transformation expert, we will discuss the main trends for finance and accounting in 2025. Tune into this week's episode of  #FinanceMaster Show to learn more about AI-driven Strategic Finance, Circular Economy Accounting, Hyper-Personalized Financial Management Tools for SMEs, Real-Time ESG Auditing and Assurance Services, and the Evolution of Finance Roles...

If you invest in stock, you would know that most of a company’s value is based on future expectations of the company. All you need to do is not disappoint these expectations. However, how do you influence the expectations and ensure you don’t disappoint? We will discuss your company’s future expectations as the fourth and final driver of shareholder value creation in this week's episode of #Financ...

No one cares about the company’s balance sheet but Finance. That’s a shame because all value creation in a company passes through the balance sheet before it is distributed to company shareholders. That’s why we also need to bring this to the attention of decision makers. We should ensure our assets are highly utilized, that we collect our money and pay our bills efficiently, and that we have the...

The answer is “No one!” Sure, finance professionals don’t always execute cost savings programs, but they’re often tasked with finding efficiencies, facilitating decision-making, and following up to see if savings are realized. Further, they conduct benchmarking and spread good ideas across the company. Join the next episode of the #FinanceMaster 

Who’s in charge of growth in your company? Most would probably say it’s the Chief Commercial Officer (or similar position). No one would argue that Finance holds this responsibility. That’s entirely fair. However, it shouldn’t stop finance professionals from being part of the growth conversation. In fact, we would argue that Finance plays a critical role in driving growth. This week’s show will sh...

Is the finance function a cost center or a value driver? This is a fundamental question with a complex answer. If you ask a random person in a company, they would like to say, “cost center,” and that has been the stereotype for ages. However, for the past twenty years, there’s been a movement to try and create a different narrative. In this first episode in a new series about how finance professio...

Think ten years into the future. What will it be like to work in the finance function? There are no guarantees, but it will likely be different from today. How can we recognize these changes? That’s the tricky question we set out to answer in this week’s show. It’s the final episode in our Finance 2035 series, where we have predicted the future of the finance function in 2035. In this week's episo...

What happens when artificial intelligence can autonomously manage the finance function? Will it be the end of the finance professional as we know it? The answer is “Yes!”. That’s probably scary to some, but it may not be as bad as you think. In this week’s #FinanceMaster Show we break it down for you. What’s important to the younger part of the workforce today? Making an impact. Do most finance pr...

No one can predict what technology will be available in 2035. The best way to make such a prediction is to start with what’s available today and extrapolate those capabilities. Next, we can look at emerging technologies available today but not used on a large scale. Finally, we can consider technologies currently being built or imagined and guess how they could be used in the future. We will do al...