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In this CFO 4.0 Revisited episode, Hannah Munro is joined by Mark Lockton‑Goddard, now Founder & CEO at embracent, to explore what successful digital transformation really looks like for finance teams.

With over 25 years’ experience across global organisations, Mark shares practical insight into how CFOs can approach transformation decisions, gain buy‑in from their teams, and avoid common pitfalls when introducing new technology and processes.

Relaunched ahead of the new financial year, this episode is a timely listen for finance leaders reviewing how prepared their finance function is for what lies ahead.

In this episode, we cover:

• How CFOs should approach decision‑making for finance transformation
• Gaining employee buy‑in for new systems and processes
• Common mistakes that cause digital transformation projects to fail
• Key focus areas when modernising finance departments
• How finance teams are adapting to meet today’s business demands

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• Mark's LinkedIn
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For this CFO 4.0 Revisited episode, Hannah Munro is joined by Paul Lee, Partner at Deloitte UK, to explore one of the most debated shifts in modern working life – the move to hybrid.

Drawing on his experience at Deloitte, Paul challenges the idea that there is a single “right” answer. Instead, he highlights the importance of asking better questions – around productivity, collaboration, employee expectations, and long-term business impact.

What’s covered in this episode

• Working from home, hybrid, and returning to the office – how to assess the right approach
• Key questions finance leaders should be asking about hybrid working models
• The role of technology in enabling the future of work
• How developments like 5G and WiFi 6 could reshape how and where we work

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• Paul's LinkedIn
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For this CFO 4.0 Revisited episode, Hannah Munro is joined by James Owen, Global CFO of the Profiles Division at Kantar, to explore how modern finance leaders are reshaping planning, forecasting, and decision-making in an increasingly data-driven world.

What’s covered in this episode

• Why market data is essential for meaningful performance benchmarking
• How to improve communication and understanding of financial insights across the business
• The role of Integrated Business Planning in driving better forecasts and decisions
• Why data science is becoming a core capability within finance teams
• How to assess finance talent beyond technical skills
• The importance of scenario planning across ambition, realism, and prudence

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• James’ LinkedIn
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• Chief Financial Officer UK Flagship Summit

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