Financial Management (FM) magazine

Andrew Thorp, a speaker, trainer, and consultant in the field of business storytelling, shares tips and techniques for building confidence in public speaking; creating more engaging, data-driven presentations; and one simple trick for regaining an audience's attention when engagement starts to fade. Thorp explains the importance of "storifying" speeches and presentations to resonate with listeners...

Published on Global Ethics Day, this episode of the  FM  podcast is the continuation of an occasional series focused on ethics and called  Beyond the Code . That means taking a detailed look at part of the CIMA Code of Ethics. Xose Lumor, manager–Advocacy and Professional Ethics, speaks with Fraser Simpson, a strategy and governance leader, on why ethics should be embedded in decision-making rathe...

FM editor-in-chief Oliver Rowe rejoins the podcast to discuss the content in the October edition of the magazine. Rowe shares the key points of the cover article on making the shift from budgeting based on input to budgeting for impact. He also discusses an article that offers advice on how to deal with artificial intelligence systems that have been "fed" prompt injections. The column by CIMA pres...

Arif Ahmed, ACMA, CGMA, Ph. D., author of Quantum Finance: The CFO's Survival Kit for an Uncertain World , joined the FM podcast to discuss the relationship between quantum theory and corporate finance.  Ahmed explains why financial models are hindered by mindset, strategies for rethinking financial modelling and risk management in an increasingly interconnected era, and how finance professionals...

Devya Athwal, founder of Athwal Resourcing & Coaching, is scheduled to present two sessions at ENGAGE UK & Europe , 13–14 October in London. Athwal returned to the FM podcast to discuss the mindset shifts that help finance professionals become more resilient and adaptable in the face of uncertainty, why professionals don't need a leadership title to be strategic, and tips for improving task priori...

CIMA president Alfred Ramosedi , FCMA, CGMA, detailed the competencies that finance professionals need to navigate AI and how to transform "suffering" into growth and opportunity. Ramosedi, also the co-chair of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants and the CEO of Bayport Financial Services, joined the FM podcast to discuss the skills management accountants should prio...

In this podcast episode,  FM editor-in-chief Oliver Rowe summarises the content in the August digital edition of the magazine. Rowe details an article that discusses the history of business jargon, when it should be used, and when it should be avoided. He also shares details about several articles related to artificial intelligence, including one on how AI is changing early career paths for financ...

Leadership and mental health speaker Andrew Pain returns to the FM podcast to discuss his ENGAGE UK & Europe session, outline his five-point framework for enhanced decision-making, and share more common biases that distort critical thinking. Pain also explains the importance of clarifying information instead of relying on gut instincts to form conclusions. ENGAGE is 13–14 October in London. Regist...

Leadership coach and mentor Sue Milne, FCMA, CGMA, describes key strategic and interpersonal skills that can help finance professionals keep pace with evolving business expectations, along with key questions that can help them grow as leaders.  Milne also shares essential attributes for managing finance teams today, how leaders can maintain awareness of potential blind spots, and what core values...

Eric R. Alexander, CPA, president of advisory service company Six Arrows Consulting, discusses the lessons he's learned throughout his career in finance and what being a finance leader means for him, and other insights from his upcoming book, Stewardship Leadership for Stinkin' Accountants: Serving as the CFO . He shares key strategies for developing as a stewardship leader, including how he holds...

In this podcast episode,  FM editor-in-chief Oliver Rowe summarises the content in the June edition of the magazine. Rowe details an article on using artificial intelligence tools to bolster presentations and introduces a new, recurring column on global advocacy. He also highlights several other articles in the edition. FM' s June edition is now available (member login required). Also, access the...

Irena Teneva, an associate technical director at the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, joins the FM podcast to share insights gathered from a new AICPA and CIMA report, Future Ready Finance: Productivity at the Human-Technology Crossroads . Teneva illustrates the types of tasks experiencing clear efficiency gains from artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, where fina...

Claire DuRose, lead manager–UK Student Recruitment for the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, and Vince Mayne, CEO of England Touch rugby, joined the FM podcast to explain the benefits of participating in team sport for students, specifically how team sport can grow skills and increase employability for finance graduates.  They discuss the ways team sport can prepare...

The latest Future of Finance research from the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants reveals several key focus areas for finance and business leaders. Rebecca McCaffry , FCMA, CGMA, the Association's associate technical director, joined the FM podcast to discuss survey results, highlighting leaders' top transformation strategies, barriers facing organisations looking to u...

Anthony Boateng, FCMA, CGMA, Npontu Technologies' chair, explores why retirement planning is about much more than saving money and illustrates the nonfinancial ways that professionals can invest in themselves to prepare for and maintain a sustainable and fulfilling retirement.  Boateng introduces his model for retirement planning, including four main areas he considers essential for growth and rel...

FM  editor-in-chief Oliver Rowe details the content in the April digital edition of  FM . He begins with an article on setting up an AI governance policy and another on the mistakes companies make related to AI policies. This episode also summarises articles on how to use salary benchmarking sites and other resources to determine what you're worth and on ensuring a board's capability meets the org...

Leadership coach and diversity, equity, and inclusion professional Sophie Turner returns to the FM podcast to explain the intricacies of imposter syndrome, ways it can manifest itself at work, and the internal and external systems that can help professionals manage self-doubt. Turner shares individual and cultural strategies that professionals and leaders can adopt to combat negative self-talk, br...

Leena Dattani, FCMA, CGMA, discusses how limiting beliefs affected her professional growth, the small steps she takes to overcome them, and the realisation that changed her idea of what it means to be a leader.  "I had a vision that in order to be a great leader, you have to be loud," Dattani said. "I think because I felt that that needed to be the case, I was almost imitating what I thought a lea...

This episode of the FM podcast is the continuation of an occasional series on the show called Beyond the Code. That means taking a detailed look at part of the CIMA Code of Ethics. Xose Lumor, manager–Advocacy and Professional Ethics, discusses legal challenges finance and accounting professionals can face when using social media with Jenny Higgins, a legal director for London firm Kingsley Napley...

In this podcast episode, FM editor-in-chief Oliver Rowe summarises the content in the February digital edition of FM. He begins with an article on use cases for finance teams using AI and automation to improve efficiency, from predicting late customer payments to accelerating complex data transformation projects.  This episode also previews articles on practical guidance for strengthening your Lin...

Workplace culture and human resources consultant Natalie Lewis explains why an organisation's culture can make or break the long-term business strategy. "[You] can have the best strategy in the world. You could have a solid five-year plan, and everything looks bulletproof on paper. The numbers all add up, and everything is solid." Lewis said. "But if the culture of your team doesn't support that s...

Steve Roberts, a psychotherapist, counsellor, and life coach, spoke last year at UK & Ireland ENGAGE. In this podcast conversation, he highlights key techniques for engaging workforces, how to resolve conflicts more effectively, and the impact increased digital communication has had on the way we interpret information.   Roberts also shares one fundamental practice that can help professionals prep...

This 2025 compilation episode looks back on key takeaways from CGMA credential holders and other experts featured on the FM podcast in the past year. The discussions focus on AI, skills gaps, leadership, and other topics. What you'll learn from this episode: The potential of AI tools and the value of learning them early. Technology's impact on communication skills. One solution for creating more c...

The latest episode of the podcast provides an overview of content in the December digital edition of FM . Editor-in-chief Oliver Rowe summarises articles that detail the Rise2040 project and other future-focused topics. The episode closes with an explanation of how members can access the December digital edition as well as the issue library . What you'll learn from this episode: The December digit...

Change consultant and executive coach Nicola Hopes shares several tips and tricks for crafting intentional business projects that can facilitate meaningful changes for organisations.  Hopes explains the fundamental questions that help ensure projects achieve intended outcomes, the importance of knowing what good looks like throughout the process, and how leaders can better balance project demands...