Kevin Appleby

Richard Haywood talks about his journey to CFO in the entertainment industry with Kevin Appleby on the GrowCFO Show
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#84 My Journey to CFO in the Entertainment Industry with Retired CFO, Richard Haywood

Richard Haywood left school at 18 and started work as a trainee accountant in a manufacturing business. He studied for...
Portfolio CFO Tony Fossey joins Kevin Appleby on the GrowCFO Show and discusses how he rose to CFO level via multiple roles in a single organisation
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#83 My Journey to CFO in a Single Organisation with Portfolio CFO, Tony Fossey

Many people gain experience by changing jobs and moving between organisations. Tony Fossey took the opposite approach and forged his...
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Ten Reasons Why People Get Stuck at the Grade Below CFO

In any field of work, people tend to want to move up the ladder and secure better positions. In the...
Manu Gupta started in sales. A finance MBA led him into the world of consultancy. He tells us why this is great experience for a CFO
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#82 My Journey to CFO via Sales and Management Consultancy with Manu Gupta, CFO at GridDuck

Manu Gupta has acted as CFO of several high growth businesses including MyDrive Solutions, GridDuck, and Brisk. He shares his...
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CFOs aren’t involved in strategic planning as much as they would like to be

The vast majority of CFOs feel that they should play a bigger role in their company’s strategic planning process, according...
My Journey to CFO with Julian O'Neill on The GrowCFO Show
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#81 My Journey to CFO via IT Director and CEO with Julian O’Neill, CFO at Ardent Hire Solutions

What Can You Learn from Julian O’Neill’s Journey from IT Director to CFO? Julian O’Neill’s unconventional route to CFO —...
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What is The CFO’s Role in Pricing

How Can CFOs Influence Pricing to Drive Profit and Strategic Growth? Pricing isn’t just a commercial decision — it’s a...
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The CFO: Co-pilot to the CEO

Why Is the CFO the Co-Pilot to the CEO? Today’s most effective CFOs are more than financial stewards — they...
Susana Serrano-Davey and Kevin Appleby discuss some tips to manage conflict in both your personal and professional life on the GrowCFO Show
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#80 How to Manage Conflict with Susana Serrano-Davey, Mentor at GrowCFO

Conflict is a natural and unavoidable part of life. It can arise in our personal lives, with friends and family,...
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What Are the Key Roles of a Finance Business Partner?

What Does a Finance Business Partner Do? A Finance Business Partner (FBP) bridges the gap between finance and the rest...