Episodi

  • Always Behind? Breaking the Burnout Cycle in Finance Careers with Michaela Daly

    Always Behind? Breaking the Burnout Cycle in Finance Careers with Michaela Daly
    Jan 20 2026
    Many finance professionals are running faster than ever, but still feel like they’re falling behind. In this episode, Anders Liu-Lindberg talks with Michaela Daly, FCCA, about the growing challenge of burnout and pressure in finance careers. They explore why this struggle is so common, how to spot the early signs, and what professionals and leaders can do to create balance without losing ambition.
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    43 min
  • How to Be a Business Partner in FP&A with Anna Oblakova

    How to Be a Business Partner in FP&A with Anna Oblakova
    Jan 6 2026
    In this episode of #FinanceMaster, we speak with Anna Oblakova, PMP®, PhD, about what it really means to be a business partner in FP&A. Together, we unpack how FP&A can move beyond spreadsheets and forecasts to influence decisions, collaborate across teams, and help build world-class finance functions. Anders and Anna also explore what separates Finance Business Partnering from FP&A Business Partnering, and how professionals can develop the skills, curiosity, and confidence to create real impact.
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    42 min
  • AI for Finance Professionals: Turning Knowledge into Action with Marie Speakman and Kirsty Mackenzie

    AI for Finance Professionals: Turning Knowledge into Action with Marie Speakman and Kirsty Mackenzie
    Dec 16 2025
    AI is rapidly transforming the finance function, but most teams still don’t know where to begin. Finance Innovation Now aims to change that, providing practical, accessible AI education and advisory services built specifically for finance professionals.
    In this episode, Anders speaks with Marie Speakman and Kirsty Mackenzie about how finance teams can move from curiosity to implementation: gaining confidence with AI, identifying use cases, and embedding automation to drive efficiency and innovation without losing human insight.
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    44 min
  • Why FP&A Is the Future of Finance Careers, and What That Means for CFOs with Vishaka Taneja

    Why FP&A Is the Future of Finance Careers, and What That Means for CFOs with Vishaka Taneja
    Dec 2 2025
    As the finance profession evolves, FP&A is emerging as the engine driving insight, strategy, and transformation. In this week’s #FinanceMaster, Anders sits down with Vishaka Taneja, finance professional and FP&A advocate, to explore why this field has become one of the most exciting paths in modern finance. We unpack what makes FP&A distinct from traditional accounting, the skills professionals need to make the transition, and how AI and automation are reshaping the function to deliver deeper, faster business insights.
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    34 min
  • How CFOs Can Navigate Tariff Volatility with Thomas Mehlkopf

    How CFOs Can Navigate Tariff Volatility with Thomas Mehlkopf
    Nov 18 2025
    Tariffs, trade wars, and supply-chain disruption are redefining how finance leaders plan and protect their businesses. In this episode, Anders Liu-Lindberg talks with Thomas Mehlkopf from SAP Taulia about insights from the new e-book “Impact of Tariffs on Finance.” They discuss how CFOs can build resilience through better liquidity management, predictive analytics, and data-driven agility.

    To learn more about how finance can act in the current tariff-impacted environment, you can download SAP Taulia's latest report "Impact of Tariffs on Finance". Get the report here: https://bit.ly/437xliV
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    37 min
  • From Accountant to Finance Business Partner with Rachel Daly

    From Accountant to Finance Business Partner with Rachel Daly
    Nov 4 2025
    As finance evolves from reporting to real-time decision support, the role of the finance business partner is more important than ever. In this week’s #FinanceMaster, Anders speaks with Rachel Daly, Commercial Finance Manager and CIMA Committee Member for Northern Ireland, about how accountants can successfully transition into strategic business partnering roles. We explore the mindset shifts, key skills, and career decisions that enable this transformation—and how automation and AI are reshaping what it means to add value as a finance professional today.
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    35 min
  • Demystifying Cross-Border Transactions with Katrina Nacci

    Demystifying Cross-Border Transactions with Katrina Nacci
    Oct 21 2025
    As global finance grows more interconnected, navigating cross-border accounting and GAAP conversions has never been more critical. In this week’s #FinanceMaster, Anders sits down with Katrina Nacci, CPA and technical accounting expert, to unpack the complexities of multi-jurisdictional conversions, U.S. IPO readiness, and working with global finance teams. We explore why cross-border projects are so challenging, how CFOs can prepare their organizations for success, and why agility and expertise often outweigh size when choosing the right advisory model.
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    36 min
  • Reinvesting Quote-to-Cash with AI Unlocking Growth for Modern CFOs with Riya Grover

    Reinvesting Quote-to-Cash with AI Unlocking Growth for Modern CFOs with Riya Grover
    Oct 7 2025
    As AI reshapes the CFO tech stack, reinventing the quote-to-cash process has become critical for growth-focused finance leaders. In this week’s #FinanceMaster, Anders speaks with Riya Grover, CEO & Co-Founder of Sequence, about how AI is unlocking efficiency in billing and AR, bridging the CRM-to-ERP gap, and empowering finance teams to scale faster. We also explore what the modern CFO tech stack looks like, where AI is driving the most immediate value, and how automation is set to transform finance functions over the next few years.
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    44 min