Financial Management (FM) magazine

Ben Schwencke, chief psychologist at Test Partnership, a psychometric assessment and pre-employment testing service provider in the UK, joined the FM podcast to discuss common recruitment challenges facing employers, what psychometric testing entails and how it's implemented, and the use of artificial intelligence in recruitment practices. In an earlier FM episode, an expert discussed how business...

Stephen Flatman, vice-president–Education & Professional Qualifications at the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, explains how the CGMA Professional Qualification (CGMA PQ) upgrade is designed to respond to the change of "shape" in the finance function and how those changes will propel businesses and expand opportunities for finance professionals. Flatman discusses di...

This episode features Oliver Rowe,  FM' s editor-in-chief, detailing the contents of the magazine's June digital edition. The discussion begins with a focus on the CGMA Professional Qualification's May update. Rowe also details the key points of an article about accountability and discusses the magazine's regular columns and features. The episode closes with an explanation of how members can acces...

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 details with Monique Samuel, associate manager – Professional Conduct, on how members can properly handle official complaints and what they should kn...

Bayport Financial Services' CEO Alfred Ramosedi, FCMA, CGMA, explains why having employees return to the office is not enough to improve productivity and why leaders should transparently explain expectations of workers.  Ramosedi details the benefits for organisations that are intentional about bringing employees back to the office, where morale could be affected by return-to-office policies, and...

Author Mike Drayton , a clinical psychologist and leadership coach at the University of Oxford's Saïd Business School, explores attributes professionals can build on to be more persuasive at work, key distinctions between persuasion and manipulation, and examples of coercion in the workplace. He also explains why expanding influence in the workplace is less about "clever words or phrases" and more...

This episode features Oliver Rowe, FM 's editor-in-chief, detailing the contents of the magazine's April digital edition.   The discussion highlights articles on artificial intelligence (AI), including one that advises how finance can steer AI adoption. Rowe also details the key points of an article on understanding and avoiding burnout and discusses April's regular columns. Also included: an expl...

Andrew Pain, a motivational, mental health, and wellbeing speaker, explains why we should be cautious about using gut feelings to help us make decisions.  Pain also explains psychological and environmental steps we can take to ensure our decision-making processes are fair and logical and offers ways organisations can make conversations around biases more comfortable and accessible. "If we want to...

Wassia Kamon , CPA, a member of AICPA & CIMA's Women's Initiatives Executive Committee (WIEC), emphasises the interplay between gender equity, representation, and establishing yourself as a leader in this podcast episode celebrating International Women's Day. Kamon discloses how seeing gender representation early in her career helped her find her voice at work while balancing study and family comm...

Clare Haynes, an organisational psychology specialist and leadership coach, explains why there is a disconnection between teams and leadership, and suggests some ways leaders can get meaningful feedback from their teams.  Haynes also identifies some qualities and traits that can help leaders grow in their roles, and why it's important for leaders to "have a sounding board" during times of stress a...

This episode features Oliver Rowe, the editor-in-chief of  FM , detailing the contents of the February digital edition of the magazine. The discussion summarises articles on developing executive presence, more effective people leadership, and the right way to share and analyse data. Rowe explains how members can access the most recent edition of the  online magazine  as well as the  issue library...

 Zach Rattner, co-founder of global software development company Yembo, says that when it comes to artificial intelligence, organisations are eager to get started with AI but wary of the pitfalls. "Every group is figuring out what does it mean for them, and the rules of how it is going to end up are still being decided," he said on this episode of the FM podcast, recorded at UK & Ireland ENGAGE. R...

Former CIMA President Sarah Ghosh, FCMA, CGMA, discusses the ways the finance function is evolving and the skills finance professionals will need to develop to lead their organisations on that journey.  Ghosh explains the value of continous learning, some of the "power skills" management accountants and finance professionals can adopt to drive value for their organisations as business partners, an...

Financial trainer, speaker, and author Andi Lonnen discusses the skills finance professionals need to develop to move into a finance business partner role. Lonnen's formula for success sets out the ways finance professionals can upskill to move into the role with knowledge, creativity, and confidence.  She also discusses the importance of speaking the language of other departments, where a backgro...

This episode features Oliver Rowe, the editor-in-chief of FM , detailing the contents of the December digital edition of the magazine. The discussion summarises articles on topics that include skills development beyond core finance, using Excel modelling to avoid costly mistakes, and capital investment decision-making. Rowe explains how members can access the most recent edition of the  online mag...

Career coach Devya Athwal, ACMA, CGMA, discusses positive beliefs and steps that can help professional accountants become more confident in their roles.  Athwal, a speaker at UK & Ireland ENGAGE in October in London, also explains why transformation starts from within and how letting go of day-to-day fears can help professionals better accomplish their goals. What you'll learn from this episode: ...

Naomi Dake, a wellbeing, leadership, and organisation development specialist, explains how to use stress as a tool to develop professionally, induce curiousity, and improve performance at work.  Dake also discusses the relationship between stress and mindset and the nonfinancial ways leaders and managers can invest in teams and employees to prioritise growth and wellbeing.  What you'll learn from...

Persistence has paid off for Ameena Ziauddin, FCMA, CGMA, president and managing director of Norfolk Foods in Sri Lanka, who sees value in the power of connection, whether on LinkedIn or over a cup of coffee. What you'll learn from this episode: Why memories such as being "on the roof" stand out to Ziauddin. The ways that Norfolk Foods emphasises and values innovation. How Ziauddin's exposure to s...

This episode features Oliver Rowe, the editor-in-chief of  FM , detailing the contents of the October digital edition of the magazine. Rowe highlights several articles, including a focus on cybersecurity. Rowe explains how members can access the most recent edition of the online magazine as well as the issue library . Previous podcast episodes focusing on 2024 digital editions: February April June...

Simon Bittlestone, FCMA, CGMA, began his one-year term as CIMA president and AICPA & CIMA chair in June, and he joined the FM podcast for an interview in late July, discussing what he sees as three key opportunities for the accounting and finance profession. In the episode, Bittlestone reviews his focus areas , explains the value of a technology background when leading technology initiatives, and...

Paul Thambar , FCMA, CGMA, Ph. D., associate professor of accounting at Monash University in Australia, explains the obstacles CFOs face when transitioning to a business partner role and where organisations are setting ambiguous and conflicting expectations for finance leaders. A recent AICPA & CIMA report on the role of the CFO was informed by Thambar's research. Thambar also discusses the challe...

This episode features Oliver Rowe, the editor-in-chief of  FM , detailing the contents of the August digital edition of the magazine. Rowe highlights several articles, including the first column by CIMA President Simon Bittlestone, FCMA, CGMA. He also discusses articles on digital transformation, based on a previous FM podcast episode with author David Rogers ; working with images in Excel; and de...

Author Mike Drayton , a clinical psychologist and leadership coach at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, explains why certain people are more susceptible to burnout than others, how people can recognise the early signs of burnout within themselves and in the people around them, and why it's important to stay "rounded". Drayton suggests tactics that leaders and professionals can adopt to e...

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 the  CIMA  Code of Ethics .   Xose Lumor, manager–Advocacy and Professional Ethics–Management Accounting at AICPA & CIMA, talks with Samantha McDonough, another AICPA & CIMA ethics manager, who oversees the CIMA ethics helpline and email inbox.   In...

This episode features Oliver Rowe, the editor-in-chief of  FM , detailing the contents of the June digital edition of the magazine. Rowe highlights several articles, including one on the risks associated with generative AI.   One article explores common management reporting mistakes to avoid. Also in the issue are articles about successful enterprise resource planning implementations and on the sh...