Tom is joined by Trent York, CFO of Furnished Finder, a fast-growing marketplace connecting traveling professionals with furnished monthly rentals across the U.S. Trent explains how the company is capitalizing on the rapid growth of the midterm rental market. He also discusses the operating advantages of leading finance, HR, and legal under one organization, what he calls the “execution economy.”

Guest quotes:

“Mobility doesn’t stop just because the housing market freezes.”

“A CFO today needs to know a lot about a lot, not just finance.”

“If you can understand how every part of the business connects, you can move faster.”

Links & Resources:

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Connect with Trent York

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Learn more about Furnished Finder

YouTube Timestamps:

00:00 Show Intro and Guest

01:07 Trent York Background

02:18 What Furnished Finder Does

02:44 Why Midterm Rentals Boom

04:13 Subscription Not Payments

05:22 Control and Simplicity

07:40 Housing Freeze and Renters

10:45 New Demand Segments

13:32 Modeling Mobility Trends

15:34 Marketplace Data Strategy

17:36 Proptech What Comes Next

19:51 International Expansion Plans

20:43 CFO Also HR and Legal

23:20 AI Pushback Framework

23:58 Trust but Verify Leadership

25:50 Upskill vs Hire Talent

28:59 Tech Stack Pitfalls

32:02 Career Growth Advice

34:25 Big vs Small Companies

36:04 Remote Travel Picks

37:27 Travel Rule and Family

38:47 Wrap Up and Book Picks

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Tom is joined by Jeanne Jones, CFO of Exelon, one of America’s largest energy delivery companies. Jeanne explains how Exelon creates long-term value in a highly regulated environment by focusing on operational excellence, disciplined capital allocation, and customer affordability. Jeanne also shares how she thinks about liquidity and balance sheet protection in a higher-for-longer interest rate environment, including why going long on debt and prioritizing certainty have helped Exelon weather volatility.

Guest Quote:

“We deliver consistent long-term value for our investors by doing the basics exceptionally well.”

“Affordability starts with controlling your own costs.”

“If you have size and scale but don’t manage it as a portfolio, you’re not optimizing that size and scale.”

Timestamps:
01:05 Exelon Investor Story

03:56 Regulated Revenue Engine

06:22 Data Centers and Fair Rates

10:56 Planning for Uncertain Load

12:30 Affordability in Practice

16:53 AI and Analytics Use Cases

19:37 Liquidity and Debt Strategy

23:58 Finance Tech That Matters

25:53 Portfolio Management Edge

26:54 Career Rotations at Exelon

30:20 Data Driven Leadership

32:03 Advice for Future Leaders

33:39 ERGs and Talent Pipelines

37:56 STEM Programs and Scholarships

40:03 Rapid Fire Questions

Links & Resources:

Connect with Tom Gavaghan

Connect with Jeanne Jones

Learn more about Kyriba

Learn more about Exelon

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In this episode, Tom is joined by Colin Wittmer, CFO of PwC. Colin's 31-year journey at PwC has seen him transition from the audit practice to a leadership role in finance, with a significant focus on deals and transaction services. Unlike the typical technology-centric CFO, Colin emphasizes the importance of human skills in AI-driven transformations. He offers insights into the evolving role of finance leaders, the impact of AI, and how to cultivate leadership within the organization.

Guest Quote:

“As a CFO, you see the whole picture… where a good CFO really excels is being able to connect the dots so everyone understands how something happening in one part of the business affects the rest.”

“If you start managing the business like you have a lot of cash, you can easily go sideways when things get tough. It’s maintaining that discipline in good times and in bad times.”

“Make the tough decisions early and stay the course. The companies that don’t come out of restructuring are the ones that defer making the hard decisions.”

Timestamps:

01:07 Colin Wittmer's Career Journey

02:27 Insights on M&A and Finance Leadership

07:34 The Role of AI in Modern Finance

08:49 AI Implementation at PwC

12:58 Balancing Human Skills and Technology

14:44 Continuous Learning and Adaptation

25:43 Advice for Aspiring CFOs

26:50 Balancing Client and Firm Management

27:54 The Importance of Leadership

28:26 Evaluating Career Decisions

29:54 Market Trends in M&A

31:52 Red Flags in Finance Functions

34:58 Future of the CFO Role

41:30 Personal Insights and Hobbies

44:41 Recommended Reads and Conclusion

Links & Resources:

Connect with Tom Gavaghan

Connect with Colin Wittmer

Learn more about Kyriba

Learn more about PwC

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In this episode, Tom is joined by David Smith, CFO at RevSpring, for a wide-ranging conversation on what a true 360-degree finance leader looks like. David shares how his rare path, from private equity investor to CEO to CFO, shapes the way he connects strategy, operations, and value creation across the entire business. He also explains why discipline, transparency, and partnership are essential in both turnarounds and high-growth environments, and how he helps teams stay engaged by empowering them to think and act like owners.

Guest Quote:

“As a CFO, you see the whole picture… where a good CFO really excels is being able to connect the dots so everyone understands how something happening in one part of the business affects the rest.”

“If you start managing the business like you have a lot of cash, you can easily go sideways when things get tough. It’s maintaining that discipline in good times and in bad times.”

“Make the tough decisions early and stay the course. The companies that don’t come out of restructuring are the ones that defer making the hard decisions.”

Timestamps:

00:50 David Smith's Unique CFO Perspective

04:48 Insights on Private Equity and Turnarounds

10:26 The Importance of Forecasting and Cash Flow Management

13:21 Balancing CFO Responsibilities and Team Motivation

20:52 Building Trust Through Small Wins

23:14 Leveraging AI in Finance

28:19 International Experience and Its Impact

33:35 Future of Finance Roles

Links & Resources:

Connect with Tom Gavaghan

Connect with David Smith

Learn more about Kyriba

Learn more about RevSpring

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In this episode, Tom is joined by Nick Dahm, CFO at Salesloft, to discuss the importance of relationships and storytelling in the CFO seat. They discuss the role of the CFO as a coach, but not a referee or score keeper. Nick also talks about how his background in finance and M&D informs his current approach as CFO and how he maintains team engagement amid constant change.

Guest Quote:

• “You think about like the player and the referee getting into it. I never want to replicate that as far as how finance engages with the business. I really want to build that relationship like you would have with your coach or = with your trainer, where you're like, hey, we're both in this together. They're invested in me achieving my best.”

Timestamps:

01:10 Nick Dom's Background and CFO Role Evolution

02:22 Balancing Growth and Profitability

04:23 Finance as a Coach, Not a Scorekeeper

06:12 The Importance of Storytelling in Finance

08:37 Common Misconceptions About Finance

11:25 M&A Insights and Value Creation

17:04 Team Management and Company Culture

20:20 Personal Reflections and Advice

Links & Resources:

Connect with Tom Gavaghan

Connect with guest Nick

Learn more about Kyriba

Learn more about Salesloft

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In this episode, Tom Gavaghan sits down with Russell Haley, a finance veteran who’s navigated everything from manual ledgers to global treasury crises. Russell shares lessons from his early career starting at 18 in London’s financial sector through his leadership roles at major institutions.

He discusses the value of apprenticeships and non-traditional career paths, the lessons learned from corporate failures, and the tension between automation and understanding.

• “People trust the computer—they assume it must be right. But it can only use the information it’s given, and that information can be wrong. Having an instinct for what the figures should be is invaluable.”

Connect with Tom Gavaghan:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasgavaghan/

Connect with Russell Haley:

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Learn more about Kyriba:

https://www.kyriba.com

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In this episode, Thomas Gavaghan talks with Michiel Boere, CFO of Remote, about leading finance for one of the world’s fastest-growing global HR platforms. Michiel shares how Remote helps companies hire, manage, and pay talent anywhere in the world, and how that mission shapes his approach as CFO.

Michiel offers a candid look at the realities of managing finance across 100+ countries, from the complexity of global payroll and navigating diverse regulations, to the challenge of mitigating foreign exchange risk. He discusses the true ROI and variable cost of AI investments, sharing practical advice on balancing innovation with discipline in a fast-scaling company.

Drawing on his experience at Uber and Remote, Michiel explains why great CFOs must balance data with judgment, stay nimble in uncertain times, and lead with both flexibility and trust. He highlights the importance of understanding the business beyond spreadsheets—connecting with teams, empowering decision-making, and focusing on what truly drives growth and resilience.

Guest Quote:

•  From a financial point, the complexity with that global footprint lies, at least to a large extent, in the money movement, right? It's much more complex than generally people think to move money around the world. If it's not going to the top countries in the world, right? It’s very easy to move money from say, Europe to the US and back and forth, but to get the funds right in time for payroll to the Philippines or Pakistan, is a different story. There is a lot of time and effort that goes into managing that complexity.

Links & Resources:

Connect with Tom Gavaghan

Connect with Michiel Boere

Learn more about Kyriba

Learn more about Remote

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In this special crossover episode, Tom joins host Mike Richards of the Treasury Career Corner podcast to share his career journey and explore how technology and AI are reshaping the future of treasury. They dive into pivotal career moments, the impact of mentorship, and the evolving role of treasury in an increasingly tech-driven world. From traditional cash management to the rise of AI and complex financial solutions, Tom shares thoughtful insights on navigating change, leading with curiosity, and helping finance professionals stay ahead in a rapidly shifting landscape.

Tom:

“When you're talking about AI, and you're looking at it from the point of view of a treasurer or CFO, the one thing and important thing that you have to understand, and this is one of the learning gaps that I think all of us are going through in our careers now, as we're working through this, is AI is useless without data. The way I always explain it is: if you read a thousand books, and if I read one book, you inherently have more knowledge and more information to operate off of than I do. So, when you're looking at how can we leverage AI in order to do what we need it to do within our organization, there’s two key things: does it have the necessary information, and is it right? And two, can I adapt it to what we ultimately need it to be?”

Links & Resources:

Connect with Tom Gavaghan

Connect with Mike Richards

Learn more about Kyriba

Learn more about Treasury Recruitment Company

Check out the Treasury Career Corner Podcast