170. Financial Transformation Live: Maximising Efficiency - Achieving More with Less

03/27/24 • 41 min

In this month's FTL session on CFO 4.0, Hannah Munro dives deep into the concept of maximising efficiency within finance teams, particularly focusing on how to achieve more with less. Amidst a challenging economic environment, finance professionals are increasingly required to enhance productivity without significant increases in resources.
Key highlights include:

An overview of the critical need for finance teams to enhance efficiency and productivity.
The importance of evaluating and optimising meeting schedules.
A focus on time management methods to boost individual productivity and ensure effective breaks.
The significance of assessing and developing the skills and competencies within finance teams to drive efficiency.
Conducting Excel audits to reduce reliance on manual spreadsheet management.
Conducting system audits to identify opportunities for further efficiency gains.

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An overview of the critical need for finance teams to enhance efficiency and productivity.
The importance of evaluating and optimising meeting schedules.
A focus on time management methods to boost individual productivity and ensure effective breaks.
The significance of assessing and developing the skills and competencies within finance teams to drive efficiency.
Conducting Excel audits to reduce reliance on manual spreadsheet management.
Conducting system audits to identify opportunities for further efficiency gains.

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169. Balancing Acts: Performance Management in Finance with Christian Frantz Hansen

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Join Hannah Munro on this insightful episode of CFO 4.0, featuring Christian Frantz Hansen from the Business Partnering Institute. Explore the intricate balance between quantitative and qualitative measures in performance management. This episode sheds light on how finance teams can drive value and navigate the complexities of modern business landscapes.
In this episode, we cover:

The Business Partnering Institute's holistic view on performance management in finance.
The significance of supporting the business through collaborative efforts across functions.
Insights into effective benchmarks, the importance of qualitative measures, and innovative tools.
The critical role of people in driving change, emphasizing the need for a culture that supports learning, development, and adaptation to new technologies.
Practical advice on managing change within finance teams, including the importance of humour, connection, and the SCARF model to overcome resistance and foster trust.

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171. Beyond Numbers: Cultivating a Business-Focused Finance Mindset with Andy Burrows

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This week on CFO 4.0 join Hannah Munro as she converses with Andy Burrows, CEO and Founder of Supercharged Finance. Dive into the critical aspects of developing a business-focused finance mindset and understand how finance professionals can transcend traditional roles to become strategic business leaders.
This episode explores:

The mission and impact of Supercharged Finance in the realm of online training and development for finance professionals.
Identifying and bridging the skills gap in finance teams, with a special focus on CFO readiness.
The concept of business acumen: How finance professionals can cultivate it through strategic curiosity.
Insights into the Value Driver Tree model and its significance in understanding business operations
Strategies for finance leaders to assess and enhance the business acumen within their teams.
The importance of embedding finance within the organisation

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