GENCFO Talks

"Technology is there to help us at work and enable us to do a better job." A brilliant quote from Bradley Channer at our recent talk on The Tech-Enabled #FinanceLeader: Leading with Tech and a Human Touch! A big thank you to our awesome speakers Lubnah Alam FCCA, Nick Read and Brad — for sharing their insights on the future of #techenabledfinance and how we can stay ahead. Even better, the replay for this session is now available on our online GENCFO Community Platform! Catch the session on-demand by following the link in the comments below 👇

Can a #techenabled #financeleader drive change without losing the human touch? It’s a great question, and we’re diving into it in our online #GENCFOtalks tomorrow! Join Lubnah Alam FCCA, Bradley Channer, Nick Read, and our host Christopher Argent for an insightful and relaxed virtual session. Here’s what you can look forward to: 🤝 Discover how to blend technology with that all-important personal touch 💡 Learn how to lead your team through #techadoption and innovation ⏳ Find out how technology can free up your time for more strategic tasks 📊 Get tips on enhancing your strategic role with tech-enabled insights In just 60 minutes, you’ll walk away with practical tools and confidence to lead with empathy and vision in the ever-evolving finance world. Learn how you can Master the Zen of Tech and Humanity: https://lnkd.in/e9VZHGm6

Are you worried about #greenwashing derailing your #ESG efforts? 🤔 Join us at December’s #GENCFOtalks to cut through the noise and focus on getting ESG right. This online session will provide you with practical insights on how to efficiently collect and analyse ESG data, transforming it into real business outcomes that align with your financial goals and boost investor confidence. Whether you're just starting your ESG journey or looking to refine your strategy, this talk will give you the tools you need for sustainable success. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with fellow finance peers and gain a deeper understanding of how to get ESG fundamentals right. #cfos #financeleaders #accountingandfinance

We’re excited to introduce our second speaker for the upcoming GENCFO Talks on Thursday, 24th October: Nick Read. Nick’s a #CFO with over 20 years of experience working with major companies like Deloitte, Warner, and HarperCollins. He’s an expert in helping #financeteams thrive in an era where tech, automation, and #AI are essential. At this event, Nick will share practical strategies to help you lead confidently in a tech-enabled finance world, all while keeping the human element at the forefront. This is your chance to learn how to streamline processes, drive digital change, and lead your team through the challenges of #modernfinance. Ready to be part of the conversation that’s shaping the future of finance? Register now and secure your spot here: https://lnkd.in/e9VZHGm6

How do we lead the future of finance with kindness? As the finance world changes at lightning speed, embracing tech, #automation, and #AI is essential. But how do we make these shifts without losing our human touch? Join us for October's GENCFO Talks, where we’ll bring together finance leaders online to tackle this challenge! We’re excited to have Lubnah Alam FCCA (Director of Financial Operations at The EG Group) and Nick Read sharing their insights on integrating tech while keeping it human, guiding your team through new innovations, freeing up time for what really matters, and improving data accuracy for better decision-making. In just under an hour, you’ll gain the tools and confidence to lead with empathy in our tech-driven #financeworld—all from the comfort of your own space! Don’t miss out—reserve your spot here: https://lnkd.in/e9VZHGm6 and let’s shape the future of finance together! Everyone’s welcome, not just GENCFO Pro & Exec members! #futureoffinance #cfos #financeleaders

Introducing our first speaker for our latest virtual Talks on Thursday 24th October on The Tech Enabled #FinanceLeader: Leading with Tech and a Human Touch... Lubnah Alam FCCA. Lubnah, recent winner of Influential Woman of the Year at the Digital Finance Function Awards, will help you gain the tools, insights, and confidence to lead with empathy and kindness in a tech-enabled #financeworld. Are you ready to lead the #futureoffinance? Reserve your place for this online session here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e9VZHGm6 #accountingandfinance #techinfinance

"You may have to spend money to make money, which is fine, but let's look at the margin and see that we are driving value to the business". This was an excellent point raised by Mike Cave at our Talks last week on How to Reinvent FP&A to Smash Business Performance. This leads to the question: What are your thoughts on investing to grow? #cfos #financeleaders #accountingandfinance

"Excel never goes away" ... "It is unfair to assume that Gen Z are all good at computer systems & remember to invest in the younger generation." These were some of the game-changing quotes from Mike Cave, Dan Fletcher and Christopher Argent in our latest Talks: FP&A, xP&A and GEN-DO - How to reinvent FP&A to smash business performance! It's safe to say that the online session did not disappoint. The audience was fantastic, and we dug into some key topics, including how an expanded FP&A service mix can benefit your team and elevate your business. What a Talk! The replay will be available on the online GENCFO Community tomorrow. Here’s to our next Talks in October: The Tech-Enabled Finance Leader - Leading with Tech and a Human Touch. #accountingandfinance #cfos #financelearning

✅ Dry run completed ✅ Polls agreed ✅ Community members excited ✅ Community platform ready for extra questions We are all ready for our September Talks: FP&A, xP&A and GEN-DO - How to reinvent FP&A to smash business performance with Mike Cave and Dan Fletcher. Discover how you can harness new talent, adopt new rules, and integrate advanced data strategies and cross-functional collaboration to drive real business value for your organisation. 👉 Book your free place here: https://lnkd.in/e9A5bAGU

🚀 Is GEN-DO (Generation Digital Optimisation) just hype, or is it truly the future of FP&A? With new tools, methodologies, and frameworks emerging, finance teams are eager to transform their FP&A processes. But how actionable is this shift, really? Join Mike Cave (Finance Director at AMEX GBT), Dan Fletcher (CFO at Planful), and Christopher Argent (Founder & MD of GENCFO Community) online next week as they share the strategies and tools they’ve used to drive efficiency, accuracy, and value in their companies' #FP&A functions. Discover why traditional financial cycles are becoming outdated, how new strategies are transforming FP&A, and what apps and tech can elevate your financial planning and analysis. Reserve your spot here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e9A5bAGU and be part of the discussion!