CFO 4.0 Podcast

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...

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...