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Join us in this episode of CFO 4.0 as Hannah Munro discusses with Ajit Kumar, VP of Finance at Signal AI, the intricate process of leading through major organisational changes, focusing on acquisitions and international expansion. Jump deep into the complexities of merging different cultures and systems, and the critical role of finance leadership in driving successful integration.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• How Ajit’s international experiences shaped his professional outlook.
• Strategies for blending corporate cultures across borders and the significance of understanding local nuances.
• The importance of building a project management mindset within finance teams
• Effective tactics for managing people through changes, including dealing with resistance
• Insights into leveraging technology for better data management and process efficiency
• How artificial intelligence can revolutionise data handling in finance, giving leaders more time to focus on strategic initiatives.

Links mentioned:

• Ajit's Linkedin
• Learn more about Signal AI

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Join Hannah Munro as she dives into the complexities of US GAAP with cross-border accounting expert Katrina Nacci. This episode navigates the intricate world of international finance and expansion into the US markets.

Here’s what we cover:

• Discover Katrina's journey from PwC in Boston to becoming a cross-border accounting adviser in Frankfurt.
• Insights into the major hurdles companies face when expanding into the US
• A detailed look at converting from UK or European GAAP to US GAAP
• Understanding the additional layers of compliance that come with US GAAP and how to prepare for US audits.
• Strategies for finance teams to manage US GAAP conversions effectively
• Advice on preparing for funding rounds or acquisitions by US entities, emphasizing the strategic advantage of understanding US GAAP ahead of time.

Links mentioned:

• Katrina’s Linkedin
• Learn more about Katrina's work
• Free Notion Guide for European CFOs on US Accounting & Reporting

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Join us for the latest FTL episode on the CFO 4.0 Podcast, hosted by Hannah Munro, where we delve into the future-proofing of finance teams and explore the evolving landscape of financial operations. In this session,

In the episode we discuss:

• Insights into how the finance function is adapting post-COVID
• Examination of the rapid acceleration in technology adoption, particularly AI and cloud computing.
• Detailed discussions on how digital process are reshaping areas like accounts payable, accounts receivable, and overall financial workflows.
• Exploration of how AI is being integrated into financial systems to enhance predictive analytics and improve decision-making.
• A look at how finance roles are expected to evolve, with a decrease in transactional tasks and an increase in strategic and oversight responsibilities.
• Discussion on the importance of developing new skills within finance teams

Links mentioned:

• April FTL: The New Normal in Finance: Future-Proofing Your finance Team
• Revisit previous Financial Transformation Live sessions
• Register for May's Financial Transformation Live session
• Reserve a free one hour review session with Hannah Munro!
• CFO 4.0 Monthly Briefing
• Financial Transformation Live Feedback survey

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