CFO 4.0 Podcast

Send us your thoughts For this CFO 4.0 Revisited episode, Hannah Munro is joined by Paul Lee, Partner at Deloitte UK, to explore one of the most debated shifts in modern working life – the move to hybrid. Drawing on his experience at Deloitte, Paul challenges the idea that there is a single “right” answer. Instead, he highlights the importance of asking better questions – around productivity, coll...

Send us your thoughts  For this CFO 4.0 Revisited episode, Hannah Munro is joined by James Owen, Global CFO of the Profiles Division at Kantar, to explore how modern finance leaders are reshaping planning, forecasting, and decision-making in an increasingly data-driven world.  What’s covered in this episode Why market data is essential for meaningful performance benchmarking How to improve communi...

Send us your thoughts For this CFO 4.0 Revisited episode, Hannah Munro is joined by Claire Bodanis, Founder and Director of Falcon Windsor and one of the UK’s leading authorities on corporate reporting. Claire shares a practical and honest view of what it really takes to produce an annual report that cuts through the noise.  What’s covered in this episode • The biggest challenges organisations fac...

Send us your thoughts In this episode of CFO 4.0 Revisited , Hannah Munro reconnects with Brent Dykes, Founder and Chief Data Storyteller at AnalyticsHero, to explore one of the most important skills modern finance leaders must master – turning data into meaningful stories that drive action. In this episode, we explore What a Chief Data Storyteller actually does Brent’s journey into analytics and...

Send us your thoughts In this CFO 4.0 Revisited episode, Hannah Munro is joined by experienced finance leader Martin Spiller to explore what funders are really looking for in a CFO. From common funding mistakes to the differences between start-up and scale-up investment, Martin shares practical insight on securing funding, choosing the right partners and positioning your business for sustainable g...

Send us your thoughts To mark the return of CFO 4.0 Revisited and celebrate International Women’s Week, we’re bringing back a powerful conversation that is just as relevant today as when it first aired. In Episode 77, Hannah Munro sits down with Fiona Hathorn, CEO of Women on Boards UK, to explore what it truly takes to step into the boardroom and succeed. Board roles are often discussed but rarel...

Send us your thoughts In this special Financial Transformation Live episode, Hannah Munro sets out a clear, practical agenda for finance leaders who want 2026 to be the year transformation actually happens. This session deliberately moves away from technology hype and focuses on the fundamentals that enable progress. Hannah makes the case that 2026 must be a people and process year, not a rushed r...

Send us your thoughts In this third episode of the CFO 4.0 Revisited series, Hannah Munro is joined by Howard Tunnicliffe, now FP&A Director at Busuu, to revisit a conversation that remains highly relevant for modern finance leaders. Originally recorded when Howard was Head of Finance Subscriptions at The Economist, this episode tackles a topic that still separates good finance teams from grea...

Send us your thoughts  In this episode of CFO 4.0, Hannah Munro is joined by Etinosa Agbonlahor, CEO of Decision Alpha, to break down why pricing causes so much anxiety and how finance leaders can take control of it in a structured, evidence-based way. Together, they explore how behavioural economics, customer insight, and disciplined iteration can turn pricing from a reactive afterthought into a...

Send us your thoughts As a follow-up to their Financial Transformation Live discussions, Hannah Munro is joined by Neil Lynchehaun, Transformation and Delivery Manager at itas, to launch The Readiness Challenge series . In part one, they take an honest look at what project readiness really means and why so many finance transformations struggle before they even begin. Drawing on real delivery exper...

Send us your thoughts In this special highlights episode of CFO 4.0 , host Hannah Munro reflects on the most impactful conversations of 2025, bringing together lessons from CFOs, transformation leaders, and futurists. Drawing on insights from across the year, this episode explores what finance leaders have really learned as the role continues to evolve under pressure from growth, technology, and r...

Send us your thoughts In this episode, Hannah Munro sits down with Omar Choucair, CFO at Trintech, for a forthright look at life inside private equity. Omar offers a clear view of what the role truly demands and why it isn’t for the faint hearted. He discusses the expanded remit of today’s CFO, the operational intensity of PE-backed firms and the importance of pace, people and process when value c...

Send us your thoughts In this episode of the CFO 4.0 Podcast, recorded in partnership with ACCA, Hannah Munro is joined by Nicolas Raynaud FCCA, CFO at the Science Museum Group. Nicolas shares a frank and practical view of what it really takes to settle into a new CFO role and why those early months demand clarity, curiosity and steady judgement. In this episode, Nicolas covers  Why the first 100...

Send us your thoughts In this in-person conversation, Hannah Munro sits down with Matthew Robinson, Financial Controller at Zebra Pens, to explore the realities of running and transforming finance inside a small but ambitious business.  This episode covers Why small-business finance needs pragmatism, balance and the courage to let go of total control  How Matt rebuilt finance around risk-based thi...

Send us your thoughts In this Transformation Troubleshooter episode, Hannah Munro and Neil Lynchehaun tackle two real scenarios sent in by finance and operational leaders wrestling with change. They cut through the noise and give practical, experience-led guidance on managing competing priorities, handling resistance and keeping transformation efforts on track. What the episode covers  Why misalig...

Send us your thoughts In the second instalment of our CFO 4.0 Revisited series, we return to a conversation that first aired as the twentieth episode of the podcast. Hannah Munro sits down with Patrick Dunne, now an experienced chair and influential voice across business and social enterprise, to explore what boards truly expect from a modern CFO. This episode offers a clear, direct view of boardr...

Send us your thoughts In this special live episode, recorded at the ACCA Finance Futures Conference , Hannah Munro joins Alex Falcon Huerta (ACCA) to cut through the hype and explore what it really takes to choose and implement the right finance technology. From agility in software selection to preparing for the rise of AI, they share stories, frameworks, and practical advice to help finance leade...

Send us your thoughts In this insightful Financial Transformation Live session, Hannah Munro , Managing Director of itas Solutions , challenges the traditional approach to purchasing new technology solutions. Rather than focusing solely on procurement checklists and feature comparisons, Hannah encourages finance leaders to rethink how they approach technology selection — shifting from “shopping” t...

Send us your thoughts In this episode of CFO 4.0 , Hannah Munro talks with Daniel Healey , Group FD at Direct Heating Group , about building a finance function that never stands still. Also covered in this episode: From manual processes to a fully automated, scalable finance team How to prioritise automation projects and prove ROI to stakeholders Overcoming resistance and redefining finance’s valu...

Send us your thoughts We’re rewinding to where it all began. In the very first episode of the CFO 4.0 Podcast, Hannah Munro sat down with digital transformation expert Phil Raynor (now Lead Delivery Manager at the UK Home Office) to unpack what makes or breaks a transformation programme — and how finance leaders can navigate change with confidence. In this CFO 4.0 Revisited edition, we revisit the...

Send us your thoughts Host Hannah Munro sits down with Kevin Appleby , host of the Grow CFO Show, to share hard-won lessons from finance transformation projects. From failed demos to faster closes, they explore how CFOs can avoid common pitfalls and deliver real value. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to approach system selection with scenarios and use cases, not just feature lists. Why keeping...

Send us your thoughts In this episode of Financial Transformation Live, Hannah Munro and Neil Lynchehaun tackle real-world transformation challenges submitted by finance leaders. Together, they share practical advice, frameworks, and lessons learned from years of hands-on transformation and consulting experience. 💡 Topics covered in this session include: Rethinking requirements gathering – moving...

Send us your thoughts In this episode of the CFO 4.0 Podcast , host Hannah Munro sits down with Charlotte Crowley, CFO at Altano , to explore her journey through finance leadership, acquisitions, and the challenges of integrating companies without losing their culture. Charlotte shares her unique career path — from starting in advertising and PR to working in boutique firms, McKinsey, and private...

Send us your thoughts In this special solo episode of the CFO 4.0 Podcast, host Hannah Munro takes on a personal challenge what she would do with 90 days to transform finance. Drawing on her experience working with finance teams, Hannah breaks the journey into three clear phases: stabilisation, automation and efficiency, and forward looking acceleration. You’ll discover practical, actionable steps...

Send us your thoughts In this episode of CFO 4.0 , host Hannah Munro is joined by returning guest Susana Serrano-Davey , seasoned finance leader and leadership mentor, to explore the people side of change . Together, they discuss how leaders can support teams through uncertainty and build a culture of resilience. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why honesty and transparency are critical in times of...