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CFO 4.0 Podcast

Hannah Munro
CFO 4.0 Podcast
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    282. CFO Revisited: Start-up CFO to COO - Funding, Scaling and Recruiting in a start-up world with Sabrina Castiglione

    11/08/2026 | 45 mins.
    In this episode of CFO 4.0 Revisited, we're looking back at Hannah Munro's conversation with Sabrina Castiglione at the time, Chief Operating Officer at Pento, and now CFO at Omnea.
    Sabrina's path into finance leadership is anything but conventional. She studied chemistry at university, spent years in financial services, then made the leap into startups as CFO at Tassie before stepping into the COO seat at Pento.

    In this session, Hannah and Sabrina cover:

    How a business's needs shift as it moves from Seed to Series A and beyond
    What life as a startup CFO really looks like
    Making the move from CFO to COO
    The current landscape for startup funding
    How the economic climate has changed what investors look for
    People vs roles - what recruitment looks like inside a startup

    Links mentioned in this episode
    Sabrina’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scastiglione/
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    281. CFO Stories | The UK's Youngest CFO on Building Trust, Not Just Teams with Sophia Levell FCCA

    04/08/2026 | 34 mins.
    In this episode of CFO Stories, Hannah is joined by Sophia Levell FCCA, CFO of Access Fertility and one of the youngest CFOs in the UK. Sophia shares the fast-tracked path that got her there and what she's learned since.

    In this episode, we cover:
    Why she dropped out of college to start her ACCA journey early
    The mentor-shaped transition from finance operator to strategic CFO
    Hiring for complementary skills, not personality
    Building trust with the C-suite through constant, unfiltered communication
    Sophia's advice for anyone stepping into their first CFO role

    Links mentioned
    Sophia's Linkedin
    Learn more about Access Fertility
    Learn more about ACCA
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    280. CFOs CFO | How to Delegate Like a CFO: Strengths, Ownership & Fractional Support with Sara Daw

    28/07/2026 | 35 mins.
    In this episode of the CFO 4.0 Podcast, host Hannah Munro is joined by returning guest Sara Daw, CEO of The CFO Centre Group, to explore how CFOs can build the right team around them from smart delegation to bringing in a fractional "CFO's CFO" for M&A, systems work, or steady-ship support.

    In this episode:

    Why delegation should focus on outcomes, not tasks
    How to build a team that plays to individual strengths
    What to do when a delegated task goes wrong
    The emerging "CFO's CFO" model and when to use it
    Ground rules for successful peer-level fractional partnerships
    Why the future of executive work is a team sport, not a solo act

    Links mentioned in this episode:
    Sara's Linkedin
    Learn more about the CFO centre
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    279. How AI, Demographics and Change Are Reshaping Finance Careers with Clive Webb

    21/07/2026 | 1h
    In this episode of CFO 4.0, Hannah Munro is joined by Clive Webb, Head of Business Management at ACCA, to discuss ACCA's report Career Paths Reimagined exploring how careers in finance are being reshaped by AI, demographics, and shifting expectations of work, and what CFOs need to do now to prepare their teams for the future.

    In this episode, they cover:
    The eight key drivers reshaping careers in accountancy and finance
    Why the UK's ageing population and declining birth rate mean we'll all need to work longer
    How AI and automation are shifting organisations from a "pyramid" to a "diamond" structure
    Why curiosity is the standout skill for the human-machine era
    The balance of technical skills vs soft skills
    Practical advice for CFOs on developing talent pipelines and rethinking assumptions

    Links mentioned:
    Clive’s Linkedin
    Learn more about ACCA
    Career Paths Reimagined report
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    278. CFO 4.0 Revisited | Driving Change in Finance: Unleashing the Power of Transformational Leadership with Ilana Esterrich

    14/07/2026 | 51 mins.
    In this episode of CFO 4.0 Revisited, we're looking back at episode 134, where Hannah Munro was joined by Ilana Esterrich, then CFO at Planned Parenthood, now CFO & Strategic Advisor for a rich conversation on sustainable transformational leadership.
    Ilana shares her wealth of knowledge and experience in driving successful organisational transformations, highlighting the critical role change management plays in achieving lasting results.

    In this episode, we cover:

    The significance of people skills in driving successful change
    How to communicate the "why" effectively and align it with individual motivations
    Creating a sense of one team and fostering a culture that's open to change
    Why reducing non-value-adding activities in finance processes matters
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About CFO 4.0 Podcast
Welcome to CFO 4.0, where we explore the dynamic landscape of Financial Leadership in the era of Technology 4.0. I'm your host, Hannah Munro, Managing Director of itas, a pioneering Financial Transformation consultancy. In this podcast series, we unravel the intricate connection between cutting-edge technologies and the financial domain. It's more than just adopting tools; it's about cultivating the skills necessary to navigate and spearhead the transformative journey within Finance. CFO 4.0 embodies the archetype of the Financial Leader in the future — a fusion of strategic visionaries and tech-savvy innovators. As the CFO role swiftly evolves from a mere cost controller to a strategic influencer, each transition opens up novel possibilities. Tune in as we share valuable insights and guidance from inspirational CFOs and finance leaders every episode, empowering you to revolutionise your processes, people, and data. Seize the opportunities, propel your business and career forward, and lead with unwavering confidence. Join us in shaping the future of Finance — this is CFO 4.0, your guide to the Future of Finance. We’d love for you to join our community, and if you like what you hear (which I’m sure you will 😉) it would be great if you rate and share.
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