How Canadian CFOs are navigating a ‘perfect storm of change’ in 2022

In the last episode of 2021, host Adam Boutros sits down with the CFO of PwC Canada, Alaina Tennison, on the Finance in 15 podcast. During the episode, Alaina provides listeners with an overview of her CFO role at PwC, her playbook for leadership, and the future of the finance function. In advance of the release of PwC’s CFO Insights this coming January 2022, Alaina shares her perspectives for CFOs, emphasizing the importance of staying in close communication with finance teams, importance of data and analytics, how ESG is entering the CFO mandate and valuing people above all else. 

 

Show Notes: 

• 00:00- Adam’s introduction to Finance in 15 and Alaina Tennison
• 01:13- Alaina provides an overview of her role as CFO
• 03:30- Alaina discusses the challenges she and her team have navigated during the pandemic
• 04:57- Alaina discusses her leadership strategy and tips for staying in close contact with her team
• 06:15- Alaina outlines the changes that have occurred within her team during the pandemic
• 08:33- Alaina discusses the increase in productivity she’s seen within her team
• 10:32- Alaina discusses ESG data and reporting
• 14:06- Alaina shares her top tips for finance leaders
• 16:08- Adam shares his closing thoughts and conclusions