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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
• Learn more about Kantar
• Chief Financial Officer UK Flagship Summit

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For this CFO 4.0 Revisited episode, Hannah Munro is joined by Claire Bodanis, Founder and Director of Falcon Windsor and one of the UK’s leading authorities on corporate reporting. Claire shares a practical and honest view of what it really takes to produce an annual report that cuts through the noise.

What’s covered in this episode

• The biggest challenges organisations face when producing the annual report today
• How to create a report that is engaging, clear and valuable to investors
• Balancing regulatory requirements with meaningful communication
• How to handle and communicate difficult or negative news
• Common mistakes businesses make in their annual reporting
• What is changing in the world of corporate reporting and what it means for finance teams

Links referenced in this episode:

• Claire's LinkedIn
• Falcon Windsor
• Monthly Reporting Webinars
• Book: Trust Me, I'm Listed
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In this episode of CFO 4.0 Revisited, Hannah Munro reconnects with Brent Dykes, Founder and Chief Data Storyteller at AnalyticsHero, to explore one of the most important skills modern finance leaders must master – turning data into meaningful stories that drive action.

In this episode, we explore

• What a Chief Data Storyteller actually does
• Brent’s journey into analytics and the creation of AnalyticsHero
• Why data storytelling is becoming essential for finance leaders
• Practical frameworks for communicating insight across finance teams
• How to turn financial data into compelling, decision-driving stories
• Brent’s top tips for getting started with data storytelling in finance

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• Brent's LinkedIn
• Brent's Forbes articles

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