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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, and LTV to CAC to guide decisions
• Why speed and imperfection often beat precision in fast-moving environments
• Managing cash, growth, and risk
• Practical tips for new CFOs on building meaningful KPIs and driving strategic clarity

Links mentioned:

• Matt's Linkedin
• Learn more about Practical CFO

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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 agility
• How to evaluate API strength, integration flexibility, and vendor transparency
• Avoiding common pitfalls like over-customisation, poor data design, and dead-end system configurations
• Building layered tech stacks to support FP&A, BI, automation, governance, and collaboration
• Planning for continuous improvement: training, upgrades, and staying ahead of business needs

Links mentioned:

• Previous session: Finance Record to Report Maturity Model
• Connect with Hannah Munro
• Building Out Your Finance Data Strategy
• Reporting Tools in Sage Intacct
• Which Sage Product is Right For You Quiz!
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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 business.

Tune in to explore:

• Why growth and profit aren’t mutually exclusive in private equity strategy
• The real expectations around budgeting and how to balance ambition with achievability
• What kinds of mistakes are tolerated
• How equity structures work, and why understanding “good leaver vs bad leaver” clauses is essential
• Whether industry experience or private equity background matters more for CFO roles
• How values, trust, and transparency drive performance in today’s private equity landscape

Links mentioned:

• Richard's Linkedin
• Learn more about Sullivan Street Partners

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