CFO Access Podcast

What if one of the biggest growth levers in your business is the one finance leaders are most likely to underestimate? In this episode of the CFO Access Podcast, Jeff Robson speaks with Tracy Fryer, founder and creative director of Design Studio Perth, about why branding is not just a creative exercise but a commercial one. From launching a business during COVID with just $4,000, to building a str...

What can a CFO learn from an endurance athlete who ran the entire Bibbulmun Track in under nine days? Quite a lot, it turns out. In this episode of the CFO Access Podcast, Jeff Robson speaks with Mackenzie Burgoyne, founder of Dubbel, coach, entrepreneur and extreme endurance athlete, about resilience, self-doubt, stretch goals, consistency and why most leaders may be playing it too safe. From giv...

Melissa Jolly is the founder and managing director of Pinnacle Insurance Brokers, a Perth-based firm specialising in bespoke insurance solutions and risk advisory for Australian SMEs. After starting her career in domestic insurance, Melissa spent several years working at Lloyd’s of London before returning to Western Australia to launch Pinnacle, a business built on a hybrid of London broking rigou...

In this episode of the CFO Access Podcast, host Jeff Robson sits down with Mark Leaker, founder of Leaker Partners, to explore the realities of mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and deal-making. Mark shares lessons from over two decades advising boards, CFOs, and business owners on complex transactions. They discuss common mistakes in M&A, how CFOs can work effectively with advis...

In this episode of the CFO Access Podcast, host Jeff Robson speaks with Julissa Shrewsbury, founder of New Work Consulting, about how AI is reshaping professional confidence, leadership, and trust. They discuss insights from Julissa’s study of senior leaders across Australia, including how organisations are approaching AI, the risks of over-reliance, and what it means for CFOs and trusted advisors...

In this episode of the CFO Access Podcast, host Jeff is joined by Emma Burdett, a multi-talented entrepreneur, marketing strategist, and founder of Huddle Up Creative. Emma, who is also the co-founder of Future Female Leaders, shares insights into her unique career journey from finance to marketing. The discussion covers how CFOs can foster stronger relationships with marketing teams, the importan...

Join Jeff Robson, Managing Director of Access Analytic and founder of CFO Access Networking Groups, as he interviews Greg Wheeler, a progressive thinker and former boss, on the CFO Access Podcast. Greg shares fascinating insights from his diverse career, highlighting pivotal decisions, leadership strategies, and the importance of embracing technology and lifelong learning. Discover how Greg's entr...

In this episode of the CFO Access Podcast, hosted by Jeff Robson from Access Analytic, we dive deep into strategic thinking and problem-solving with Mark Narustrang, a CPA and principal consultant at Pivotal Point. Explore Mark's journey from accounting to strategy, the importance of defining root causes, and the role of measurement in finance. Learn about the application of the Six Sigma method,...

In this episode of the CFO Access Podcast, host Jeff Robson sits down with Rupen Kotecha, a seasoned CFO and entrepreneur. They discuss Rupen's early entrepreneurial endeavours, his experiences transitioning from corporate roles to founding WA Leaders and the CFO Centre, and his approach to business networking and succession planning. Gain invaluable insights into the evolving role of CFOs, the im...

Join Jeff Robson from Access Analytic and Zanele Netshapapame, Senior Business Analyst, as they dive into the results of the CFO Access AI and Technology Survey. They discuss how finance leaders are utilizing AI and technology, uncover surprising insights, and explore challenges such as data integration and the future of ESG reporting. This episode offers valuable takeaways for CFOs on starting th...

Join Jeff Robson from Access Analytic on the CFO Access Podcast as he sits down with Neil Brodie, the CFO of Hazer Group, a company revolutionising the clean energy sector by producing clean hydrogen and graphite. In this episode, Neil discusses his transition from working at a large corporation like Chevron to a tech startup, the challenges and opportunities in the clean energy sector, and the ev...

Welcome to the CFO AC Access Podcast, hosted by Jeff Robson, Managing Director of Access Analytic and founder of the CFO Access Networking Groups. In this episode, Jeff is joined by Andrew Birch, founder of Vantage Performance and Birch Advisory. Andy brings his wealth of knowledge on business transformations, turnarounds, and creatively solving complex business problems. Dive into their insightfu...

Welcome to the CFO Access Podcast! In this episode, Jeff Robson, Managing Director of Access Analytic is joined by Bethan Winn, a critical thinking specialist, facilitator, keynote speaker, and author of the new book 'The Human Edge'. They discuss the importance of critical thinking in the age of AI, how it applies in the finance sector, and techniques for improving decision making and reducing bi...

Join Jeff Robson, managing director of Access Analytic and founder of the CFO Access Networking Groups, as he sits down with Sean McGurk and Cyrus Patell, former audit division leaders at Grant Thornton. They discuss their transitions from audit to leadership roles, their extensive experience in assurance and governance, and the qualities that define successful CFOs. This episode delves into the e...

In this episode, Jeff Robson interviews long time friend and industry peer Matthew Allen, CFO of Andean Silver. The discussion traces Matt's impressive 30 year career journey from junior accounting roles to CFO and CEO positions in major resource companies across continents. Together, they explore how and why Matt has been so successful in such diverse roles. They also discuss the evolving rol...

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