Ian McBane
National Head of Business Services & Outsourcing and National Head of Technology, Media and Telecoms
Increasingly, finance leaders are being called on to adapt to shifting economic environments, complex stakeholder expectations and intensifying regulatory requirements with greater agility and speed. The finance function of the business is now expected to support stakeholders, investors and leadership teams to create value and deliver growth in new ways.
To understand how this role is changing, we’ve spoken to finance leaders from around the world. Explore our series of interviews, podcasts and articles for inspiration and insights from Chief Financial Officers becoming Chief Value Officers, and finance leaders building their Finance Function of the Future.
The CFO role has evolved far beyond finance stewardship. Today’s finance leaders are expected to drive growth, manage increasing risk, and play a central role in shaping long-term business value.
Journey to CFO, a podcast series produced in partnership with the ACCA, explores what it truly takes to be a finance leader today. Through in-depth conversations, host Rachel Shorter speaks with CFOs about the decisions, challenges and defining moments that have shaped their careers.
This exclusive series features real life-stories, honest conversations and valuable insights from those leading teams and building their finance functions across a range of sectors and organisations.
Whether you’re an aspiring CFO or wanting to hear from experienced figures in finance, Journey to CFO is packed full of inspiration, practical advice and real-world perspectives. Listen to the audio version on Zencast or watch the episodes on YouTube.
By embracing digital transformation, nurturing new skillsets, and developing a strong external network of advisors and experts, finance leaders can ensure they are well equipped to signal and respond to risks, building success in an ever-evolving economic environment.
From outsourced accounting and reporting services to finance and accounting technology support, and from strategic resourcing solutions to payroll and people services and risk advisory, our dedicated teams are positioned to support finance leaders in addressing the complex challenges of today’s business landscape and building their finance function of the future.
Ian McBane
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