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In this Transformation Troubleshooter episode, Hannah Munro and Neil Lynchehaun tackle two real scenarios sent in by finance and operational leaders wrestling with change. They cut through the noise and give practical, experience-led guidance on managing competing priorities, handling resistance and keeping transformation efforts on track.

What the episode covers

• Why misaligned leadership priorities derail projects
• How to define ROI early so cost concerns don’t dominate later
• Ways to balance the natural tension between speed, control and risk
• How to use stakeholder management, individual conversations and senior sponsorship to regain direction
• What to do when a team member becomes disruptive during implementation and how to reset the room
• Practical facilitation tools

Links Mentioned

• Previous session: Stop Shopping, Start Transforming
• Connect with Hannah Munro
• Connect with Neil Lynchehaun
• Explore more Finance Transformation Live sessions
• Which Sage Product is Right For You Quiz!
• Learn more about Sage Intacct
• Customer Success Stories
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In the second instalment of our CFO 4.0 Revisited series, we return to a conversation that first aired as the twentieth episode of the podcast. Hannah Munro sits down with Patrick Dunne, now an experienced chair and influential voice across business and social enterprise, to explore what boards truly expect from a modern CFO.

This episode offers a clear, direct view of boardroom dynamics and the realities of senior leadership. Patrick sets out what a strong board and CFO relationship looks like, the qualities that boards value most, and where new finance leaders often fall short. He also tackles the balance of the CEO and CFO partnership, how trust is built or lost, and whether a strained relationship can ever be repaired.

Key themes include

• The hallmarks of an effective board and CFO relationship
• What boards genuinely want from their CFO
• How to make a strong start with your board
• The role and boundaries of the CEO and CFO partnership
• Whether damaged senior relationships can be rebuilt
• Practical guidance for new CFOs looking to set the right tone

Links mentioned

• Contact Patrick on LinkedIn

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In this special live episode, recorded at the ACCA Finance Futures Conference, Hannah Munro joins Alex Falcon Huerta (ACCA) to cut through the hype and explore what it really takes to choose and implement the right finance technology.

From agility in software selection to preparing for the rise of AI, they share stories, frameworks, and practical advice to help finance leaders stay ahead of the curve.

In this episode, Hannah and Alex discuss

• Why agility is key when selecting and assessing finance software
• How to rethink ROI beyond time and cost, and measure real business value
• The dangers of traditional RFPs and how to adopt a more flexible, iterative approach
• Understanding the technology lifecycle from bleeding edge to rusting edge
• How to future-proof your finance team with the right AI readiness and mindset
• Managing resistance to change and building momentum for digital transformation

Links Mentioned:

• Hannah's Linkedin
• Alex's Linkedin
• Learn more about ACCA

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