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#FinanceMasterLearning about the SAP Business Suite with Christian StraubAs digital transformation reshapes the finance landscape, understanding how to effectively use enterprise platforms is more critical than ever. In this week’s #FinanceMaster, we dive into the SAP Business Suite with Christian Straub — unpacking its relevance for finance teams, key starting points, and practical applications. We also explore how AI, through SAP’s Joule, is being integrated to support — not replace — finance professionals, driving smarter decisions across the value chain.2025-07-1824 min
Nice to know for CFO - Der Podcast für CFOs und Finanzexperten#34 AI is taking over Finance–and this is just the beginning! Dicussion with Anders Liu-Lindbergs in #FinanceMaster𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 - Transformieren Sie Ihren Finanzbereich
This episode was originally recorded and published by Anders Liu-Lindbergs in #FinanceMaster.
AI is taking over Finance – and this is just the beginning!
Many CFOs underestimate how fast Finance & Accounting will change in the coming years.
2025 will be the year Finance teams undergo a radical transformation:
No longer just number crunchers but strategic decision-makers.
Here are the five key trends that will reshape everything:
1️⃣ AI-Driven Strategic Finance
AI is moving from automation to strategic advisor. CFOs without an AI strategy risk falling behind.
2️⃣ Circular Economy Accounting
Sustainability is no longer optional. Finance teams must track CO₂ balances just like cash flow. ESG is not a buzzword anymore – it’s bus...2025-03-1130 min
#FinanceMasterIs Finance Ready to be a Strategic Business Partner?As finance becomes increasingly complex, roles in finance teams must evolve with a stronger emphasis on specialization. This shift also intensifies the need for effective business partnering within finance. Finance professionals are not only required to have technical expertise but must also act as strategic advisors. There’s quite a gap to cover between the two, so join this week’s #FinanceMaster Show to learn more about strategic business partnering and how to make the jump.2025-01-3018 min#FinanceMasterThe Rise of Hyper-Personalized Financial ManagementSmall and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have always been the backbone of the global economy, driving innovation, job creation, and local economic growth. Yet, one of their most persistent challenges is managing their finances effectively. Limited resources, lack of financial expertise, and unpredictable cash flows often hinder their ability to compete with larger corporations.
In 2025, a new wave of hyper-personalized financial management tools is set to change the game for SMEs. These platforms, powered by advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), offer tailored financial planning, budgeting, and cash flow management solutions. They are poised to empower SMEs...2025-01-2228 min#FinanceMasterHow to Get Started With Circular Economy Accounting In FinanceAs sustainability becomes a non-negotiable business imperative, finance teams will increasingly need to account for circular economy models. This includes tracking carbon credits, measuring the financial impact of recycling efforts, and integrating sustainability metrics into financial KPIs. In this week’s #FinanceMaster we look at how finance teams can get started.2025-01-1523 min#FinanceMasterAI-Driven Strategic Finance, Is It a Thing?While AI has been used for automation and basic analysis in recent years, the trend in 2025 shifts towards AI as a strategic advisor. Finance teams will increasingly leverage AI for automation and strategic tasks like scenario planning, risk management, and decision-making support. Tune in to this week’s #FinanceMaster Show and get the latest insights on how AI will elevate Finance to the strategic level.2025-01-0821 min
#FinanceMasterTrends in Finance & Accounting in 2025With Viktor Mendel, a strategic finance transformation expert, we will discuss the main trends for finance and accounting in 2025. Tune into this week's episode of
#FinanceMaster Show to learn more about AI-driven Strategic Finance, Circular Economy Accounting, Hyper-Personalized Financial Management Tools for SMEs, Real-Time ESG Auditing and Assurance Services, and the Evolution of Finance Roles. With us as your guide, we’ll lead you safely into 2025 to accelerate your performance and career.2024-12-1825 min#FinanceMasterHow Valuable Is It To Know Your Company's Future Outlook?If you invest in stock, you would know that most of a company’s value is based on future expectations of the company. All you need to do is not disappoint these expectations. However, how do you influence the expectations and ensure you don’t disappoint? We will discuss your company’s future expectations as the fourth and final driver of shareholder value creation in this week's episode of #FinanceMaster2024-12-1113 min#FinanceMasterIs Your Balance Sheet Creating Value?No one cares about the company’s balance sheet but Finance. That’s a shame because all value creation in a company passes through the balance sheet before it is distributed to company shareholders. That’s why we also need to bring this to the attention of decision makers. We should ensure our assets are highly utilized, that we collect our money and pay our bills efficiently, and that we have the optional funding structure. In this week’s episode of the #FinanceMaster Show, we will show you how you can drive asset efficiency and create value through your balance sheet.2024-12-0419 min#FinanceMasterWho's Better to Drive Down Costs Than Finance ProfessionalsThe answer is “No one!” Sure, finance professionals don’t always execute cost savings programs, but they’re often tasked with finding efficiencies, facilitating decision-making, and following up to see if savings are realized. Further, they conduct benchmarking and spread good ideas across the company. Join the next episode of the #FinanceMaster 2024-11-2715 min#FinanceMasterA Look At the Finance Professional of 2035What happens when artificial intelligence can autonomously manage the finance function? Will it be the end of the finance professional as we know it? The answer is “Yes!”. That’s probably scary to some, but it may not be as bad as you think. In this week’s #FinanceMaster Show we break it down for you. What’s important to the younger part of the workforce today? Making an impact. Do most finance professionals feel like they’re making a difference today? Too often, that’s not the case. Instead, they feel overwhelmed by busy work and barely have time to complete th...2024-10-3017 min#FinanceMasterHow Finance Functions Should Operate in the FutureHow does an AI-first finance function operate? This is THE key question to answer when trying to predict how the finance function will look in 2035. In this week’s show, we will start making more granular predictions to draw a concrete picture of how we see the finance function will operate in 2035. Listen to this week's #FinanceMaster Show to share your predictions and help us build a finance function for the future.2024-10-0919 min#FinanceMasterA Vision for the Finance Function in 2035A lot can happen in a decade and especially with the advances within artificial intelligence it’s very exciting to look ahead. We will formulate a vision for the finance function in 2035. It will cover what a finance strategy should include, a new operating and service delivery model, the technology landscape, a capability deep-dive, and a re-imagined culture. In this week’s episode of the #FinanceMaster, we will review everything at a glance as we prepare to deep-dive into each element over the coming weeks2024-09-2513 min#FinanceMasterThe Futuristic Annual Wheel of the Finance FunctionIt’s easy to predict what work needs to be done in the finance function. We can just look at the annual wheel. It includes annual reporting, month-end close, quarterly forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning. It should prompt us to imagine life in a futuristic finance function where work is done very differently. In this final #FinanceMaster Show about the annual wheel in Finance we will therefore consider how processes in the annual wheel could be carried out in the future and what work finance professionals would be doing.2024-09-0420 min#FinanceMasterQuarterly Forecasting - Your View to the FutureMost companies have started to do quarterly forecasting as they recognize the budget won’t work as a forecast for long. The challenge is that in some companies the forecasting process has become almost as lengthy as budgeting. Let’s explore how to do it differently as you should be able to do it in a week in this week's episode of #FinanceMaster. 2024-08-1414 min#FinanceMasterMonth-End: The Dreaded Never-Ending Finance CycleMonth-end reporting is a never-ending cycle but what’s the purpose? In this week’s #FinanceMaster Show Anders explores that further. At the core it’s about informing management about past performance and discussing actions for future performance. Too often we’re stuck in the past though so we’ll give you some hacks to improve the process by breaking down the process into atoms and discuss how to make the reporting more impactful using best practice principles for executive communication.2024-07-1014 min#FinanceMasterHacking the Annual Report - The Holy Grail of FinanceIf you’re as old as me, you probably remember the song “U Can’t Touch This” by MC Hammer. Another thing we cannot touch, at least in finance and accounting, is the Annual Report. It’s almost like the Holy Grail or pinnacle of the work we do in the finance function. If we were to suggest any radical changes to the notion of publishing an annual report, the finance profession would likely bring out the pitchforks. This week’s episode of #FinanceMaster tests that notion… 2024-07-0312 min#FinanceMasterHacking the Annual Wheel in FinanceFinance is a function of traditions. Every year we repeat the same old processes. Annual reporting, budgeting, month-end close, etc. We try to do things more efficiently, utilize technology where possible, and move our time spent to more value-adding activities. Yet, fundamentally we’re still doing the same as we’ve done for decades.
In this episode of #FinanceMaster, Anders dives into how we can do things differently. It’s time we hack the Annual Wheel in Finance!2024-06-2621 min#FinanceMasterIs It Time to Let AI Run Your Forecast?The application of AI in business is long gone as a philosophical question. AI is driving business decisions daily worldwide and there’s much to gain by AI-enabling your business processes. However, in many finance functions, the application of AI is still in its infancy. This leaves finance professionals frustrated as they are overworked running countless manual spreadsheet-driven processes that add little value and take a lot of time.
In this episode of #FinanceMaster, Anders discusses with Bill Primerano, Worldwide Tech Sales Leader, IBM Data & AI - Business Analytics about how to AI-enable your forecast process. 2024-06-1927 min#FinanceMasterImproving Cross-Functional CollaborationThis episode of #FinanceMaster, sponsored by Jedox, uncovers different frameworks and approaches finance teams can use to boost collaboration with other functions. Whatever their current opinion of Finance, we see an open-door invitation to come and contribute to driving the business. Business leaders want to make the best possible decisions, so why wouldn’t they want Finance’s help? 2024-06-1219 min#FinanceMasterCFO, How Are You Planning for Success?CFOs need to do company planning and forecast the future. CEOs need this and are willing to accept best guesses and reprioritization whenever necessary. However, it has proven challenging for CFOs to accept the new reality. In this episode of #FinanceMaster, joined by Jan-Philipp Menke, Principle Value Architect at Jedox, the sponsor of today’s show, focuses on tangible shifts CFOs should make to their planning process. 2024-06-0528 min#FinanceMasterIt's Time for CFOs to Get On Top of DataCompanies have struggled with their data infrastructure for years, and the CFO and CIO are often at the center of it. Why is it important to get on top of the data challenge? There are two main challenges. First, with the advent of Generative AI and an increasing amount of AI applications, they must be built on quality data. Second, we use data to drive performance management across the company. There are no easy solutions to getting on top of data. In this episode of #FinanceMaster, Anders explores the strategies that can be employed and the technology that can help...2024-05-2914 min#FinanceMasterHow CFOs Can Win the War for TalentThe world of work is changing. Automation and AI are taking over many tasks previously done by humans. That’s particularly true in Finance, where much transactional work is rule-based and can be done faster and better by machines. This could lead you to think that abundant talented finance professionals would be available. That is not the case. In this week’s episode of #FinanceMaster, Anders discusses strategies and provides practical next steps for CFOs to win the battle for talent and end the war for good! 2024-05-2215 min#FinanceMasterCFO, your days as a co-pilot are over!It’s been a popular saying for the past 20 years that the CFO should become the co-pilot of the business. With Generative AI, the game is changing. In this episode of #FinanceMaster, Anders explores the capabilities of Generative AI for CFOs and discusses what comes next since the co-pilot role is now spoken for. 2024-05-1500 min#FinanceMasterHow CFOs Can Drive Down Debt LevelsIn recent years, low or negative interest rates led to increased company debt levels, with CFOs enjoying plentiful resources for funding investments. However, the current environment sees rising interest rates and tighter capital markets, necessitating CFOs to act swiftly. With debt reduction, enhanced productivity, and optimized resources key drivers of strategic value creation, and debt reduction identified as a top priority for CFOs in 2024, Anders explores key strategies for CFOs to bring debt down in this episode of #FinanceMaster. 2024-05-0113 min#FinanceMasterCFO, are you on top of your ESG reporting?CSR was a topic for the Sustainability and Communication departments five to ten years ago. Now, Finance is moving into this space as well. But why is that important for CFOs? In this week’s episode of #FinanceMaster, sponsored by Jedox, Anders is joined by Wolfgang von Loeper Jedox’s Solutions Advisory Consultant, to delve into how CFOs can leverage ESG metrics to create value, going beyond mere reporting.2024-04-2427 min#FinanceMasterDriving Growth for CFOsIn the past, the role of CFO has been associated with optimizing profitability rather than driving company growth. Many believe that CFOs have actually hindered growth within organizations, focusing more on risk mitigation and cost-cutting rather than building the business. In this episode of #FinanceMaster, Anders explores the growing need for CFOs to change their approach and embrace a new mindset - becoming "CFOGrow" - by actively contributing to and driving the growth agenda of the company.2024-04-1716 min#FinanceMasterStrategic Leadership for CFOsIn this week’s episode of #FinanceMaster, Anders discusses the pivotal role of CFOs in driving strategic decision-making and value realization within companies. While the CEO typically oversees strategy formulation and execution, the CFO plays a crucial role in facilitating these processes. Listen now to discover how CFOs can step into the role of strategic leaders in navigating the evolving business landscape.2024-04-1022 min#FinanceMasterManaging the Next Normal as a CFOIn a world of rapid change and unprecedented scenarios, businesses struggle to predict and navigate the future. Business leaders seek insights to support decision-making, placing a heavy responsibility on CFOs and finance teams. In this episode of #FinanceMaster, Anders addresses the uncertainties of the ‘Next Normal’ and explores how CFOs can be prepared and take actionable next steps.2024-04-0316 min#FinanceMasterBenchmarking the Finance FunctionBenchmarking is an essential tool for assessing the status quo, driving performance, and gaining a competitive advantage. This week’s episode of #FinanceMaster explores how evaluating the value-add of the modern Finance function can yield a competitive advantage, while also identifying areas for improvement and setting new objectives, delving into the transformative potential of benchmarking in shaping the future of Finance.2024-03-2024 min#FinanceMasterA Month in the Life of the Modern Finance FunctionWondering what a typical month in the life of Finance function entails? In this episode of #FinanceMaster, Anders dives into the various aspects, from recording transactions to closing the books, reporting the numbers, and analysing the results, painting a vivid picture of the modern Finance function's monthly journey.2024-03-1328 min#FinanceMasterAn Examination of the Success of Finance TransformationsMost transformations fail. So, why should finance transformations be different? This episode of #FinanceMaster delves into the experiences of Finance experts with company transformations, the lessons that can be learned and where we believe the successes can be achieved and enhanced. 2024-02-2814 min#FinanceMasterThe Modern CFO in ActionAs a follow on from last week’s interview with Marco Torrente, Global CFO of WebBeds, Marco rejoins Anders to unravel the fascinating world of digital finance and it's transformative impact on the industry. They navigate the complexities of the modern finance function, explore the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead, and examine the evolving role of AI and machine learning in finance, sharing their valuable insights throughout.2024-01-3126 min#FinanceMasterNavigating transformation in the modern finance functionThis episode of #FinanceMaster features special guest, Marco Torrente, Global Chief Financial Officer of WebBed. Marco, alongside host Anders, delves into the realm of digital finance, exploring its transformative impacts and sharing valuable perspectives on navigating the challenges and opportunities of the modern finance function. Listen now as they dissect the crucial role of people, technology, and the ever-evolving technologies of AI and machine learning in shaping the future of the industry.2024-01-2426 min#FinanceMasterHow to unlock the power of AI in FinanceWhile the potential of AI in Finance is as staggering as it is unpredictable, the adoption rate is still a work in progress. This episode of #FinanceMaster features special guest Adam Shilton, Founder of Tech for Finance who gives an overview of the world of AI-based solutions and their impact on the future of how we work. Adam also provides a deep perspective on this transformative shift, emphasising the importance of keeping up to date with new AI technologies.2024-01-1727 min#FinanceMasterSpecial Guest Interview: Adam ShiltonIn this special guest episode of #FinanceMaster, host Anders Liu-Lindberg interviews Adam Shilton, Business Advisory Consultant. They delve into the exciting world where technology and finance converge and explore how AI tools are revolutionising industries. Adam also uncovers the potential of AI-powered solutions to transform financial operations, highlights how effective communication is key in this ever-evolving landscape and emphasises the possibilities for success in a tech-driven world.2024-01-1048 min#FinanceMasterFuture Gazing with AI in FinanceMeet Zuck, a finance professional from the future. In the last episode of this 'Practical Uses of AI' series, #FinanceMaster host, Anders Liu-Lindberg walks us through what a typical day in the life of a finance professional could look like in years to come.2024-01-0310 min#FinanceMasterHow to Transform Financial Reporting with AIIn this episode of #FinanceMaster, Anders explores the use AI in Finance, and how it can transform financial reporting. Anders explores practical examples of how companies are leveraging AI solutions to revolutionize their financial forecasts; from automating tasks to uncovering hidden patterns, AI is reshaping the way businesses approach forecasting. 2023-12-2023 min#FinanceMasterDo You Know Your ESG Value Drivers?In this episode of #FinanceMaster, Anders is joined by Tobias Riffel, Head of Product Discovery at LucaNet, the sponsors of today’s episode. Anders and Tobias dive into the world of ESG KPIs and explore the crucial steps to identify and connect these KPIs to financial value drivers, enabling you to successfully meet both the ESG and shareholder value creation agendas, aligning sustainability with business success.2023-12-1326 min#FinanceMasterSupercharging Accounts Payable and Receivable Management with AIThis week’s episode of #FinanceMaster dives deep into one of the most fundamental areas of Finance and Accounting. Listen now as Anders explores the advancements in AI capabilities that are revolutionising the efficiency, accuracy, and utility of accounts payable and receivable.2023-12-0621 min#FinanceMasterTop 10 Priorities for CFOs in 2024With 2024 just around the corner, it’s time for CFOs to evaluate their progress in 2023 and look forward to the year ahead. The list of priorities feels like it never gets shorter, yet it does evolve over time. In this episode of #FinanceMaster, Anders is joined by Florian Winterstein, CEO of Jedox and sponsors of this episode, to give their views on the top 10 priorities for CFOs in 20242023-11-2926 min#FinanceMasterWho should be in charge of ESG strategy?Why are CFOs becoming the driving force behind ESG strategies in companies? In this sponsored episode of #FinanceMaster, Anders explores this transformative concept with Elias Apel, CEO of our sponsors LucaNet, and discusses how ESG is no longer only a moral imperative, but an essential business strategy that impacts a company’s reputation, financial performance, and long-term viability.2023-11-2233 min#FinanceMasterHow CFOs Balance ESG Risks and ReportingThe CFO needs to play an active role in the ESG of a company, but how? And how can they ensure they take the discussion beyond reporting and into the strategy room? In this special sponsored episode of #FinanceMaster, we explore the ESG factors that are gaining importance in the C-Suite with our sponsors LucaNet, one of the first movers within the ESG reporting space, aiming to support you with an end-to-end ESG reporting solution.2023-11-1521 min#FinanceMasterStreamlining ESG reporting with AIFinance teams have been struggling to play catch-up with the evolving regulatory landscape for years. This week’s episode of #FinanceMaster explores how Finance can benefit from AI’s built-in competencies and discusses how, as Finance professionals, we can use it to our advantage.2023-11-0809 min#FinanceMasterFuture-proofing Your Accounting CareerIn the latest episode of #FinanceMaster, Anders takes a proactive and practical approach to assessing the impact of AI on your Finance career, and how best to plan, prepare, and positively impact your staff, your teams, and your own personal progression.2023-11-0123 min#FinanceMasterIs AI a game-changer for real-time accounting and business intelligence?Real-time BI and accounting have been around for several years but developments in artificial intelligence have taken it to a whole new level. In this week’s episode of #FinanceMaster, sponsored by Planful, Anders delves into real-time accounting for business intelligence and the benefits it could bring to your business.2023-10-2535 min#FinanceMasterAudit and AI: The new dynamic duoHow will the dynamic duo of AI and Audit revolutionalize Finance? This week’s episode of #FinanceMaster takes a glimpse into the future to assess the 5 key ways of how AI is advancing the auditing process, and how it’s set to help both internal and external audit teams.2023-10-0428 min#FinanceMasterHow to transform financial forecasting and analysis with AIArtificial Intelligence heralds a new future with precision, foresight, and efficiency at the forefront of Finance. In this episode of #FinanceMaster, sponsored by Planful, a cloud-based solution helping businesses drive peak financial performance, discover how AI will change our understanding of what’s possible with forecasting and analysis.2023-09-2721 min#FinanceMasterDemystifying Artificial Intelligence and the future of Finance and AccountingThere’s been a lot of news about artificial intelligence (AI) lately and the topic is only set to increase in traction. In this episode, Anders cuts to the chase and talks about the practicalities, looking to demystify AI and explore what it might mean for Finance & Accounting, both now and in the future.2023-09-2024 min#FinanceMasterHow to finally be a winner in the budget seasonWhile the budgeting process can be a great learning opportunity, and a chance to connect with business leaders around the company, frustrations are usually related to the outcome of the process. In this special episode sponsored by Jedox, the world’s most adaptable planning and performance management platform, find out how to make budget season a truly value-adding experience.2023-09-1326 min#FinanceMasterThe Role of Sustainability in the Finance FunctionESG should mean “value creation”, but does it? Can Finance play a more prominent role in promoting sustainability as a driver of value within their organizations? This episode of #FinanceMaster hears Anders discuss how being part of the Finance function of the future means being ideally placed to deliver value through sustainability.2023-09-0620 min#FinanceMasterThe Resilient Finance Function*Due to the live nature of the show, unfortunately this episode encountered some audio issues *
How do we create a resilient Finance function capable of not only managing but driving change? This week, Anders gives his insights on what it takes to be ready for Finance Function 5.0 and how organizations can begin to prepare themselves. 2023-08-3009 min#FinanceMasterThe Human-centric Finance FunctionChanges in the labor market and the nature of work are accelerating. For most of the last decade, rapid adoption of technology, automation, and ways of working have challenged finance professionals to “keep up” with the rate of change and evolve their skills. This episode of #FinanceMaster delves into why a human-centric approach is key to the future of Finance and how, as we enter this new phase, Finance Function 5.0 is about focussing on putting the “human” back into the equation and helping organizations thrive.2023-08-2326 min#FinanceMasterWelcome to Finance Function 5.0You might have heard of the fourth industrial revolution and the vast changes happening in business today. Now it's time to take one step further; we're entering the fifth industrial revolution. In the first episode of this new series, Anders explores what Finance Function 5.0 is, and how it could affect you.2023-08-1616 min#FinanceMaster#FinanceMaster: A year in ReviewJoin us for a very special retrospective episode as we look back on the first year of #FinanceMaster! Host Anders Liu-Lindberg reflects on the most important topics covered over the last 12 months, and 5 seasons, including sharing his personal highlights of sponsored articles and special guests that have featured on the show.
2023-08-0922 min#FinanceMasterHow Finance can create value through ESGAre you aware of CSRD? It’s the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive. If you work in financial reporting, you are likely to be all over this already. Most finance professionals however are probably living in blissful denial. In this special episode of #FinanceMaster, sponsored by Jedox, Anders discusses how Finance can create value through ESG. 2023-07-1227 min#FinanceMasterThe changing role of the CFO: How to embrace change and build resilienceThe future of work continues to evolve. How do we navigate these changes to ensure performance at the highest level? In the final episode of the Rebranding the CFO series, Anders spoke to Nikita Podkolzin, Finance Director of Global E-Commerce, at L’Oréal to help us understand more about how the future of work might look, what the key challenges might be, and what individuals and companies can do to prepare.2023-07-0525 min#FinanceMasterSpecial Guest Interview: Nikita PodkolzinIn this feature episode of #FinanceMaster, Anders interviews Nikita Podkolzin, Finance Director of Global E-Commerce at L’Oréal. Together, they discuss the role of the CFO, how to prepare for the continued evolvement of the workplace, and how you can prepare for the changes of the future.2023-06-2828 min#FinanceMasterHow CFOs Can Lose Their Stereotype BrandWhy do stereotypes about CFOs persist and what can be done to change their brand? In this episode of #FinanceMaster, Anders explores the 5 key ways CFOs can ditch the stereotypes and change the narrative around the role. 2023-06-2126 min#FinanceMasterShould The CFO Become The Chief Value Officer?If businesses are constantly changing and adapting to emerging technologies, regulations, or operational processes, isn't there an argument that the roles within business functions should change too? Should Chief Financial Officers be rebranded Chief Value Officers? In this episode, Anders discusses with listeners what the role of a CVO is, why it’s important, and how to achieve it.2023-06-1425 min#FinanceMasterIs The CFO The Heir Apparent To The CEO?How many CFOs end up becoming CEO of their company? The answer may surprise you. And it’s going up. In this episode of #FinanceMaster, Anders delves into what makes the CFO role arguably the best preparation for taking on the responsibilities of CEO.2023-06-0720 min#FinanceMaster2. The 8 Faces of the CFODoes the perfect CFO truly exist? In this epsiode of #FinanceMaster, Anders breaks down the 8 different types of CFOs and how you can use these to best define your personal CFO style. 2023-05-3118 min#FinanceMasterRebranding The CFO#FinanceMaster is back for its fifth season. To kick off the series, Anders reveals which C-suite role he believes has evolved most, and become most important to the organization. Also, discover the main reasons why he believes the Chief Financial Officer role is the fastest-evolving in the company today. 2023-05-2425 min#FinanceMasterWhy Finance Should Go All-In On Integrated Business PlanningEffective planning is crucial for a company's success, especially in a rapidly changing environment. And yet, planning often happens in departmental silos, based on their own specific objectives, leading to misalignment and sub-optimal direction setting. In this special episode, sponsored by Jedox, Anders discuss why the integration and alignment of individual business function's planning is necessary for successful execution and overall strategy fulfilment.2023-05-1023 min#FinanceMasterIt’s having an impact mindset that matters for finance professionals!62% of finance professionals say it’s their mindset that is preventing them from embracing the Future of Finance. In the last episode of this current series of #FinanceMaster, Anders talks about the mindset you need, to truly adopt the Future of Finance; something he likes to call the “Impact Mindset”. 2023-05-0318 min#FinanceMasterFinance professionals aren't numbers people anymore - we're "people people"This week, Anders highlights the tools and frameworks that can improve communication effectiveness (often instantly), make employees’ voices heard and subsequently deliver value to organizations in this week’s episode of #FinanceMaster. 2023-04-2623 min#FinanceMasterWe need more leadership in the Finance FunctionAnders explores how working in the finance function is often about technical skills and numbers in this week’s episode of #FinanceMaster. In an ever-changing world, leadership has become much more important. However, we’re in short supply of good leadership in Finance. Anders shares his perspectives on how to change that.2023-04-1924 min#FinanceMasterHow Finance gets a seat at the tableIn this week’s episode of the #FinanceMaster, Anders discusses how in the modern Finance Function, you need to speak the language of business. He walks listeners through the methods on how to think strategically and develop your business modeling and risk management skills with three tools and frameworks.2023-04-1222 min#FinanceMasterLet's beef up the technical toolboxFor Finance professionals, technical skills are great - but they’re only half the battle. This week, Anders explores a few multi-purpose tools for critical thinking that will instantly enable you to create more value in your organization. 2023-03-2923 min#FinanceMasterThe Finance Professionals ToolboxFinance professionals need the right tools for the job. In this episode of #FinanceMaster, Anders discusses 12 of the best tools, from problem-solving toolkits to communication strategies, all designed to help you make an impact quickly.2023-03-2222 min#FinanceMasterFuture-proofing the Finance ProfessionalThe modern Finance professional lives and dies by impact. In this first episode of the fourth series, Anders walks us through the steps Financial professionals need to take to adopt an ‘impact mindset’ and make a real difference to their organization.2023-03-1520 min#FinanceMasterFinance Keeps the Score on SuccessAs this series comes to an end, Anders Liu-Lindberg discusses the ultimate role of Finance being a Function that not only keeps the score but also drives it forward. He wraps up how to make your Finance Function fit for the future in the third season of the #FinanceMaster show. 2023-03-0819 min#FinanceMasterTicket to Paradise: Process AutomationIn the penultimate episode of the series, Anders highlights the importance of process automation to free up time for value-adding work. As part of this, he discusses how process design is at the heart of good automation, and how visibility and understanding of the work being performed is vital in ensuring the effectiveness of an organization.2023-03-0125 min#FinanceMasterThe Heart and Mind of a Future Finance ProfessionalIn this episode of #FinanceMaster, Anders explores what goes into the heart and mind of a Finance professional to allow for a successful career. Among the topics discussed is the importance of developing emotional intelligence, and how encouraging empathy is critical for success, not only for the individual but ultimately for the organization as a whole.2023-02-2221 min#FinanceMasterThe Touchless Finance Function – Is It Possible?The goal of the “touchless” Finance Function is fundamentally to remove friction - to minimize the amount of time spent transaction processing, data handling, and reporting. In this episode, Anders explains how to achieve the art of the possible, and highlights the key steps that firms should take to free up valuable resources for value-added work. 2023-02-1516 min#FinanceMasterLet's Create The Agile Finance Function, Shall We?Inspired by analyst, David Axson, who believes that business automation through machine learning and robotic systems will enable Finance teams to spend 75% of its time on decision support and predictive analysis, Anders explores the birth of this new Finance operating model and how it is reorganizing entire businesses.2023-02-0825 min#FinanceMasterThe Cultural Revolution In The Finance FunctionWhen so many Finance professionals are found to be guilty of perfectionism (the likely result of a role defined by precision-based processes and quantitative data), Anders explores the negative impacts this trait can have, and why an alternative focus on creative and strategic thinking is the key to unlocking real business value.2023-02-0127 min#FinanceMasterBuilding A Finance Function Fit For The FutureIn the third series of #FinanceMaster, Anders Liu-Lindberg looks at how the the Finance Function is entering a new phase, and how businesses and Finance professionals are most likely to "win" if they embrace the new and emerging ways of working. 2023-01-2523 min#FinanceMasterThe Work Of A Finance Isn't Done When A Decision Is MadeIn the last episode of this series, Anders explains why the role of Finance isn't just a "supporting" one when it comes to decision making, and why the impact that Finance departments can have, certainly doesn't end once a business decision has been made.2023-01-1829 min#FinanceMasterAnalytics Is A Marathon - And You're Falling At The Final HurdleAs the series nears its end, Anders turns his attentions to the one area of career development that Finance professionals have so far failed to focus - and it's one that can yield significant results, very rapidly. Unfortunately, it's also the one many dread: presenting.2023-01-1123 min#FinanceMasterHave You Been Dead By Analysis?With many Finance professionals admitting to feeling that much of their time is spent analyzing data, and often with little certainty as to its higher purpose, Anders explores how to avoid analysis "becoming the death of the you".2023-01-0424 min#FinanceMasterThe Limits Of Data Visualization For The Finance FunctionIn this episode, Anders' broaches the topic of "The Dashboard Revolution", and whether the notable growth in visualisation tools, as well as their increased customisation and adoption is positive for the Finance Function.2022-12-2825 min#FinanceMasterWhat Cleaners And Finance Professionals Have In CommonWhen industry surveys consistently highlight that businesses spend approximately 70% of their time "cleaning" data, how can professionals ensure they maintain good data hygiene, more efficiently.2022-12-2121 min#FinanceMasterThe Power Of Harnessing Data For FinanceIn a world where it's now possible to measure almost every activity that an organization carries out, Anders explores the first step in the data collection to insight and impact journey; the initial gathering of the data itself.2022-12-1422 min#FinanceMasterFrom Data To Impact - The Holy Grail Of FinanceIn the first episode of this second series, "The Data To Impact Journey", Anders Liu-Lindberg summarises the conversation to come; from initially sourcing data, to the tangible insights it provides, all the way through to the overriding impact applying those insights has on a business.
Over the course of the series, Anders will break down the steps of the journey itself, and go over key hurdles that finance professionals are likely to encounter. He will look at effective practices for gathering data, cleaning and presenting that data, understanding business needs, and producing valuable outputs that can be returned to...2022-12-0724 min#FinanceMasterThere's No Turning Back On Data & Analytics For FinanceAs a follow up to the guest interview with financial professional and Head of Fadata Group, Kolyu Minevski, Anders highlights the key insights from their discussion, and poses these to a live LinkedIn audience.2022-11-3016 min#FinanceMasterSpecial Guest Interview: Kolyu MinevskiIn the final feature episode of this series, Anders interviews finance professional, Kolyu Minevski, Head of Financial Management & Reporting at Fadata Group.2022-11-2323 min#FinanceMasterHow One Data & Analytics Expert Created Value At UberAs a follow up to the guest interview with Data & Analytics and Finance leader, Rose Punkunus, Anders highlights the key insights from their discussion, and poses these to a live LinkedIn audience.2022-11-1620 min#FinanceMasterSpecial Guest Interview: Rose PunkunusIn another feature episode, Anders interviews Founder and CEO of Sudozi, Rose Punkunus, a leader in both Data & Analytics and Finance, and a self-described "curious generalist".2022-11-0924 min#FinanceMasterHow To Create Value With Data & Analytics?As a follow up to the guest interview with Data & Analytics consultant, Dr. Prashanth H Southekal (PhD, MBA), Anders highlights the key insights from their discussion, and poses these to a live LinkedIn audience.2022-11-0227 min#FinanceMasterSpecial Guest Interview: Dr. Prashanth H Southekal (PhD, MBA)In this feature episode, Anders interviews Data & Analytics consultant, best selling author, professor, and thought leader, Dr. Prashanth H Southekal (PhD, MBA).2022-10-2630 min#FinanceMasterLet's End The War Between Finance and Data & AnalyticsAs the final episode in this first series, which has explored the growing importance of Data & Analytics as a function and skillset and considered the ways in which D&A interacts with the Finance Function, Anders discusses how to bridge the divide and encourage unity between the two business areas.
Please note: this episode encountered some audio issues during recording. However, given the collaborative nature of the LinkedIn Live discussion format, we wanted to share the compelling insights and opinions that were aired.2022-10-1920 min#FinanceMasterWhy Data & Analytics Teams Struggle To Make ImpactWhen the purpose of Data & Analytics teams is to help organisations understand themselves in new ways, Anders discusses why it is the final step in this process, specifically the generating of usable and useful insight, that is often the point of failure...and why it prevents most professionals from fulfilling their potential within the business.2022-10-1220 min
#FinanceMasterShould Finance Own Data Analytics?The relationship between Data & Analytics and the modern finance function can often be a contentious one, driven by the misconception that they are competing rather than complimentary. With uncertainty around where the Data & Analytics team should 'sit' within an organisation, Anders debates whether Finance should in fact "own" Data Analytics.2022-10-0523 min#FinanceMasterWhy Data & Analytics Always WinsAlthough Data & Analytics teams drive significant ROI, help leaders understand their organisations in new and essential ways, and provide part of the toolkit required for the growth of a modern business, in some quarters, they are seen as a 'rival' to the traditional Finance Function. In this episode, Anders discusses why it is vital to harness the skills of each.2022-09-2821 min#FinanceMasterCan A Finance Professional 'Do' Data & Analytics?As the gathering, manipulation, and analysis of data has come to define many business processes, and given the required disciplines and skills often sit within the Finance Function, Anders asks whether it is reasonable to beg the question, can a Finance professional do the job of a Data & Analytics specialist?2022-09-2122 min#FinanceMasterShould You Have A Data & Analytics Team?In this episode, Anders weighs up whether the considerable increase in the volume of business-specific data available today, warrants a dedicated team to harness its power and value for critical decision making.2022-09-1426 min#FinanceMasterFinance vs. Data & Analytics - Who Will Win?In this pilot episode, Anders discusses the tension that commonly exists between Finance and Data & Analytics teams, and explores how these functions can operate better together in unison to achieve more valuable and actionable business insights.2022-09-0726 min
Tooways to skin a (CA)tInterview: Anders Liu-Lindberg, Co-Founder and COO of the Business Partnering InstituteThis is an interview with the Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer of the Business Partnering Institute, based in Denmark
Guest: Anders Liu-Lindberg
Topic: His career journey, financial business partnering, tips on advising senior business leaders … as well as his current projects.
#interview #youngprofessional #tooways #financemaster2021-11-0329 min
#SITN Strength in the Numbers Show#100: Effective Business Partnering with Anders Liu-LindbergHow effective are your business partnering skills? And how do you know they’re good enough to continue to remain relevant to your stakeholders and clients?
What better way to answer such important questions than by bringing on a #FinanceMaster and also mark episode #100 🎉.
So we’ve brought back our first ever guest mentor Anders Liu-Lindberg to find out what he’s been up to this past year and to share some practical advice on how we can be more effective business. Some other areas we cover are:
• Anders highlights the 5 key blockers to effective business partnering
• Anders explains why the finance a...2018-11-0834 min