Exploring the first 100 days in a CFO role.

In this Podcast, I join Host Hannah Munro and share practical, battle-tested guidance on navigating the critical first 30 days in a new CFO position. Key topics covered

• Making a strong first impression and shifting from finance specialist to strategic leader
• Why liquidity is non-negotiable and how to validate cash flow assumptions early
• How to uncover hidden issues in the balance sheet and financial controls
• Engaging with stakeholders and building credibility across the business
• Leading your team with clarity, consistency and high expectations
• Common missteps new CFOs make and how to avoid them

As a Coach to Aspirational and new FDs/CFOs, the subject matter I cover in this Podcast is extremely common – that first 100 days is critical in a new role.

Dealing most probably with a new team, new, extended and different stakeholders, perhaps lenders & investors for the first time, and that’s before we consider the step up in accountability and responsibility.

Between 50% -70% of new appointments to the Board (not just Finance) fail within 18 months – a Coach derisks that process for all parties, enhancing performance, skills, engagement and preserving financial investment in the appointment process.