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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 shift after the first month
• Why your first management reporting pack matters
• Using the interest vs. power matrix to prioritise demands from senior stakeholders.
• The importance of understanding communication preferences
• How to evaluate finance processes for inefficiencies, single points of failure, and quick wins.
• Ways to check if you’re truly delivering on your CFO mandate

Links mentioned:

• Jeremy's Linkedin
• Learn more about Clarendon Executive Coaching and Mentoring

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In this episode of CFO 4.0, host Hannah Munro speaks with David Wood, Chair of London Futurists, about the accelerating pace of AI and its profound implications for business, society, and the future of work. Together, they explore the near-term possibilities and longer-term consequences of artificial intelligence—from transformation to potential turmoil.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why some companies struggle with AI adoption
• The rise of neuro-symbolic AI and the combination of logic-based and intuitive systems
• Breakthroughs in video generation, self-prompting AI, and the future of AI-generated media
• What Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) could mean for jobs, skills, and human relevance
• How emotional intelligence and adaptability will be essential skills for leaders in the AI era

Links mentioned:

• David’s Linkedin
• Learn more about London Futurists
• London Futurists Meetups
• The Coming Wave: AI, Power and Our Future by Mustafa Suleyman
• Supremacy: AI, ChatGPT and the race that changed the world by Parmy Olson
• Uncontrollable : The Threat of Artificial Superintelligence by Darren McKee

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In this episode of CFO 4.0, host Hannah Munro is joined once again by Rob Jackson, now Senior Associate Consultant at Protiviti UK. Rob reflects on his journey from leading finance operations at Sage to spearheading transformation projects in private equity-backed businesses. Together, they unpack what it really takes to deliver finance change, lead shared services, and balance organisational complexity.

In this episode, we explore:

• Rob’s experience transitioning from Sage to working in a private equity environment
• How to successfully drive incremental finance change
• The importance of defining clear goals and resisting the temptation
• Building and managing an effective Shared Service Centre
• The critical role of stakeholder management
• Rob’s top advice for new shared services leaders

Links mentioned:

• Rob's Linkedin
• Learn more about Protiviti

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