Your Future In Finance: Recent Episodes
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A Podcast for upcoming professionals in the market, to give them some insights into the thoughts and progression of executive finance leaders across the Australian market
In this episode of From Go to CFO, [axr]'s Kunal Gupta sits down with Nick Williams, CFO of Tellus Holdings, Australia's only geological repository for hazardous waste.
Nick's career took him around the world before it brought him home. Eleven years at BHP moved him from a graduate role in Melbourne to Adelaide, Houston, the Netherlands and Chile, building the kind of broad, hands-on experience most finance careers take twice as long to gather. A mentor he clashed with in his first week in Holland went on to shape the next decade of his career, encouraging him to make the leap to Brazil, and eventually back to Sydney.
He talks candidly about the private equity stint at Pacific National that changed how he saw the numbers, and the reality of his first year as a first-time CFO at Tellus, refinancing debt on a business with no contracts behind it yet.
Nick shares what he'd tell himself five years ago: get your team right before anything else, learn to sell the business you work for, and keep saying yes to the next hard thing.
This episode is for finance leaders navigating their own path to CFO, and anyone weighing up a leap into industry or a new country.
Michelle Reynolds backpacked solo through Europe while her friends signed up for two-year stints working in London. It's the kind of call that sums up her whole career: take the path most people skip, and see where it leads. That path has since taken her through insurance, construction, rail and a hydrogen startup to the CFO chair at CIP Construction. In this episode, she joins Dave Goldbach, Director of [axr]'s Accounting & Finance practice, to talk about:
- How she picked up technical finance skills without a big-four background or a formal mentoring system to rely on
- Why she deliberately tries to make her own role redundant, and what she does with the time that frees up
- The board-paper lesson from her time under private equity ownership that still shapes how she reports to leadership today
- What it actually takes to run a startup's entire finance function alone, from payroll to capital raises
There's no single route to the top of finance, just the one you're willing to take.
Dave Goldbach and Kunal Gupta continue [axr]'s relaunch of From Go to CFO with a look at how the finance leadership market is shifting, and what it means for anyone building toward a CFO seat. They cover three areas: what's changing in the roles [axr] recruits for, the bigger market trends behind those changes, and what candidates should be doing about it.
In this episode, listeners will:
- Get a clear read on why technical finance skills are now the baseline, not the differentiator, for senior roles.
- Understand how AI is reshaping day-to-day finance work, and where it's freeing up time for higher-value strategic input instead of replacing people.
- Hear why businesses are increasingly rewarding adaptability and range across a career, rather than long, unbroken tenure in a single role.
- Learn what kind of experience (transformation, M&A integration, ERP projects) is becoming genuinely valuable on a CV, and why.
- Come away with practical steps for building commercial and influencing skills, whatever finance role they're in today.
Season 4 of From Go to CFO is here.
Dave Goldbach and Kunal Gupta are kicking things off with [axr]'s 2026 Finance and Accounting Salary Guide, including why it was built differently and how to get the most out of it.
This episode covers:
- Why [axr] structured the guide around role scope and skills, not just job titles and salary bands
- How compensation varies significantly across large, mid-tier and small businesses, and why segment matters
- Why STI and LTI data becomes increasingly important from manager level upwards
- How roles have evolved, and why the title tells you less than it used to
- The mid-tier accounting market and common pathways from practice into commercial finance
- Where transformation is heading in 2026, from ERP and process improvement through to AI capability in finance
Download our [axr] 2026 Finance and Accounting Salary Guide here: [axr] Salary Guide; Sales, Marketing, Category, Finance, Accounting
In this episode of From Go to CFO, we sit down with James Mitchell - an experienced CEO and CFO whose career spans professional services, financial services, hospitality, and property.
James shares his journey from his early days at Deloitte, where he built the technical and professional foundations of his career, through international experience in London and senior finance leadership roles including at Westpac. He reflects on his progression into CFO roles, and ultimately his transition to CEO at Baycorp in 2018, a pivotal shift that required him to let go of functional finance responsibilities and step into broader organisational leadership. Today, as CFO at Redcape Hospitality Group, he brings a uniquely well-rounded perspective shaped by his experience leading organisations as both CFO and CEO.
He speaks candidly about the mindset shift from leading the numbers to leading the entire organisation, and what it takes to set the tone as CEO, particularly when driving change and transformation. James also reflects on whether becoming a CFO was always part of his plan, and how his ambitions and definition of success evolved over time.
A passionate mentor and experienced executive, James shares thoughtful insights into leadership growth, the importance of perspective, and the responsibility leaders have to invest in the next generation.
This episode offers valuable perspective for aspiring CFOs, CEOs, and finance leaders navigating career progression and the transition from CFO to CEO.
In this episode of From Go to CFO, we sit down with Chris Allenby, CFO of Lewis Land, one of Australia’s largest privately owned property groups, to unpack a career defined by ambition, adaptability and leadership under pressure.
Chris’s journey began early - joining KPMG as a cadet at just 18 and rising to partner by 32. Over a 12-year tenure as partner, he advised private and mid-cap companies, family businesses and high-net-worth individuals across a diverse range of industries, developing particular strength in property. But in March 2020, at the onset of COVID-19, Chris made a pivotal shift - from trusted advisor to in-house decision maker - stepping into the CFO role at Lewis Land.
What followed was more than a career move; it was a mindset transformation. Chris shares the realities of transitioning from chartered accounting into a high-net-worth family group, where influence gives way to accountability and strategy must be paired with execution. He reflects on reshaping the finance function, strengthening culture through decisive hiring, and balancing creativity with discipline within what he describes as a true collective.
This episode explores the nuances of leading in a private family business environment, the resilience required during periods of rapid change, and how Chris continually evaluates both his own capabilities and those of his team to stay ahead. It’s a candid conversation about leadership evolution, navigating uncertainty, and what it really takes to go from advisor to CFO.
In this episode of From Go to CFO, we sit down with Gareth Sprainger, CFO of V2Food, to unpack a career defined by curiosity, resilience, and transformative leadership. Gareth began his journey straight out of high school, diving into chartered accounting while working full-time - a foundation that shaped his disciplined, hands-on approach to finance.
His path took him through a 12-year tenure at Coca-Cola Amatil (now Coca-Cola Europacific Partners), where he worked across multiple divisions and played a key role in a joint venture with SAB Miller, culminating in the build of a $120 million brewery. Seeking global experience, Gareth took a leave of absence to work in London, where he led a major financial transformation across Europe at Monster Worldwide.
Returning to Australia, Gareth continued to broaden his commercial lens through senior roles at Coca-Cola before stepping into finance leadership as Finance Director at William Grant & Sons. Today, he sits in a venture-capital-backed CFO role at V2Food, spanning finance, legal, property, and operations as the business scales.
This conversation blends hard-earned lessons in adaptability and resilience with insights into leading through change - showing why staying curious and open to transformation is one of the most powerful competitive edges a modern CFO can have.
In this episode of From Go to CFO, we’re joined by Jean-Baptiste Naudet, CFO at Australian Red Cross and a finance leader with a 30-year career spanning global powerhouses including Thales, Flight Centre, Coca-Cola and Johnson & Johnson. After decades in senior finance and commercial leadership roles across APAC, JB made a pivotal shift into purpose-led leadership, bringing deep corporate discipline into the not-for-profit sector.
JB shares how he has led large-scale transformation at St Vincent de Paul and now at Red Cross, navigating organisational turnarounds, modernising reporting and planning, and reframing performance from traditional ROI to a powerful “return on impact” lens. We explore what it really takes to translate profit into surplus, lead finance teams through change, and build trust and collaboration in complex, mission-driven environments.
We also unpack JB’s personal career pivots between corporate and for-purpose organisations, his perspective as a board member of Karitane, and the practical tools CFOs can use to drive sustainable impact while staying commercially sharp.
A must-listen for finance leaders thinking about purpose, transformation, and what modern CFO leadership looks like beyond the balance sheet.
In this episode of From Go to CFO, Nick is joined by Mike Dickson, Host of Your Future in Sales and Marketing for a special episode of the How to series.
Nick and Mike break down the real-world strategies behind getting promoted. From demonstrating value beyond your job description to navigating conversations with leadership, they share practical advice, personal experiences, and actionable steps listeners can apply immediately.
Whether you’re aiming for your next title or simply want to position yourself for growth, this episode offers a straightforward guide to standing out and moving your career forward.
In this episode of From Go to CFO, we speak with Andrew Just, Chief Financial Officer of Inghams Australia, about leading finance at scale and navigating change across some of the world’s most complex business environments. Andrew reflects on a remarkable 30+ year career at Nestlé, which he joined straight after college and where he held senior leadership roles across Australia, Fiji, Switzerland, and Singapore.
Andrew shares firsthand insights into steering organisations through transformation, driving cultural change, and delivering results in diverse and often challenging markets. A key focus of the conversation is his transition from being a long-tenured “Nestlé lifer” to stepping into a new organisation as CFO - what it takes to reset, adapt, and quickly build credibility as the new kid on the block.
The episode also explores the human side of finance leadership: how to build trust and collaboration within teams, lead through uncertainty, and develop the personal resilience required to sustain an international career. Packed with practical leadership lessons, this conversation offers aspiring finance leaders a candid look at what it truly takes to go from graduate to CFO.
In this episode of From Go to CFO, we sit down with Mike Charter - former international CFO and Chief Strategy Officer, now the visionary founder of AVAALER, an executive coaching platform built to elevate senior finance leaders into aligned, influential, high-performing executives without burning out.
Mike brings more than 30 years of global finance and strategy leadership, having held senior roles across Europe, Asia, and Australia.
Listeners will hear how Mike’s entrepreneurial drive ultimately led to the creation of AVAALER, where he now coaches top finance leaders around the world. He opens up about the patterns he sees in today’s CFOs, what holds many of them back from their full influence, and the mindset and leadership shifts required to thrive at the top without sacrificing wellbeing. He also founded Gotcha4Life Foundation who focus on supporting individuals through mental health challenges. If you're interested in getting involved please click below:
https://www.gotcha4life.org/
This episode is a must-listen for aspiring and current finance leaders looking for tangible insights on strategic leadership, sustainable performance, and navigating the path from technical expert to influential C-suite leader.
In this episode, we sit down with Mark Broadhead, Executive Director of Finance, Property and Information Systems at Wesley Mission, to explore a career that seamlessly blends commercial acumen with purpose-driven leadership - and yes, plenty of Jimmy Vibes along the way.
Mark shares his journey from growing up in Wahroonga with three sisters to becoming a chartered accountant at Grant Thornton, before stepping into senior roles across engineering, manufacturing, and human services. His path spans a decade at RSL Lifecare and meaningful time with the Lowy Family Group supporting charitable foundations, all culminating in his current leadership at Wesley Mission.
We dive into the lessons learned from driving transformation, building high-performing teams, and balancing purpose with performance. Mark opens up about what it takes to lead with empathy, create environments where people feel valued, and how his diverse experiences have shaped a grounded, authentic leadership style.
Outside the office, Mark lives in Frenchs Forest with his wife Leanne, their three daughters, and their beloved dog Jimmy - whose lease of second life energy, inspires the “Jimmy Vibes” that anchor this conversation. From golf weekends and BBQ rituals to bagpipes, dog walks, and even becoming a yoga teacher, Mark shows how a full life informs a full heart.
A thoughtful, warm, and energising episode about leadership, purpose, family, and finding your own vibe - Jimmy or otherwise.
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In this episode of From Go to CFO, we sit down with Byron Bassett, Chief Financial Officer at Unilever, whose journey from a small farming town in Inverell, New South Wales, to the boardrooms of some of the world’s biggest companies is nothing short of inspiring.
Byron shares the leadership lessons that have shaped his career across global giants like GlaxoSmithKline, Woolworths, Johnson & Johnson, Dyon, and Key Pharmaceuticals, and reflects on how trust and accountability form the foundation of high-performing teams.
We explore why the modern CFO is evolving into a Chief Value Officer, balancing financial stewardship with purpose-driven leadership in a rapidly changing business landscape. Byron also offers his perspective on how finance professionals can stay relevant amid the rise of AI and automation, and what it takes to lead with clarity and authenticity in uncertain times.
Whether you’re an aspiring finance leader or simply curious about what it takes to rise from humble beginnings to the top of global business, this conversation with Byron Bassett offers invaluable insights on growth, adaptability, and the future of leadership.
In this episode, we sit down with Vladen Potapenkov, Chief Financial Officer at Nutrano Produce Group, to explore his remarkable 20-year journey through the global food and beverage industry. Born in Ukraine and raised in Russia, Vladen’s story is one of adaptability, curiosity, and leadership across continents.
Beginning his career in a comprehensive graduate program with Agrana Fruit, Vladen quickly rose through a series of finance and operational roles across Europe before relocating to Australia - where he ultimately became CFO for the region. After 15 successful years at Agrana, he took on a new challenge within a Private Equity-backed company, continuing to drive transformation and growth.
In this conversation, Vladen shares his pathway to CFO, his approach to leadership beyond finance, and how he’s ledlarge-scale system implementations that deliver lasting impact. He discusses his belief in team-based leadership, how he’s helped stabilize even the most challenging teams, and his deep passion for mentoring and developing young talent.
Whether you’re an aspiring finance leader, a people-focused executive, or someone fascinated by global business journeys, Vladen’s insights reveal what it truly means to lead with purpose, resilience, and a belief in people as the ultimate driver of success.
In this episode, we sit down with Mats Weiss, the dynamic CFO of Orro Group - a Swedish country boy whose journey from the golf course to the global finance stage is nothing short of remarkable.
Starting his career at PwC in Sweden while playing professional golf, his path has taken him through leadership roles at global giants like Nike, Philip Morris, 20th Century Fox, and beyond. Along the way, he’s worked across Europe, Australia, and Asia Pacific - building a career defined by resilience, adaptability, and relentless curiosity.
We explore his early days growing up in the southeast of Sweden, playing every sport imaginable - from tennis and handball to table tennis and volleyball - and how that foundation in teamwork and competition shaped his approach to leadership.
From navigating the entertainment industry during Disney’s acquisition of Fox, to steering an ecommerce business through the chaos of COVID-19, and now leading financial strategy at Orro Group, this episode is a masterclass in leading through change, staying curious, and building a global career without losing your roots.
Whether you're a finance professional, an aspiring leader, or just love a good origin story - this episode will inspire you to think bigger, stay agile, and never stop learning.
In this episode of From Go to CFO, we sit down with Lorenz Haefeli, the CFO of Bailey Nelson, a finance leader whose journey has taken him from Sydney’s Northern Beaches to the fast-paced world of automotive giants like Tesla and onto international optical retailer Bailey Nelson.
Starting his career in audit at KPMG before making the leap to London, he’s since held finance roles across insurance, automotive distribution, and innovative retail. Along the way, he’s combined a passion for cars with a sharp commercial mindset to lead high-impact finance teams in both established and scaling businesses.
Key highlights include:
- How an early foundation in audit built strong analytical and strategic thinking
- What transitioning from insurance to automotive taught him about adaptability
- Lessons from working at Subaru and Tesla—where passion meets precision
- The value of international experience early in a finance career
- His approach to aligning finance with business goals in a high-growth retail environment
This episode is a must-listen for finance professionals interested in navigating cross-industry careers, leveraging personal passions, and driving strategic impact across global markets.
In this episode of From Go to CFO, we sit down with Paul Bertie, a finance and operations leader who’s navigated a dynamic career across Australia and South Africa from growing up in the wine region just north of Cape Town, to leading transformational change in retail, ecommerce, and consumer goods.
With a career that started in finance roles at Puma and Sunglass Hut, and evolved into high-impact leadership across global markets, Paul shares how embracing change, staying grounded, and thinking commercially have shaped his journey.
Key highlights include:
- How his early roles in retail finance built the foundation for operational leadership
- The mindset shift from functional expert to business transformer
- Lessons learned from working across wholesale, ecommerce, and retail media
- Why cross-market experience (South Africa & Australia) sharpened his strategic edge
- His passion for purpose-driven leadership and building high-performance teams
This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating a career in finance or operations and looking to lead with both clarity and impact.
In this episode of From Go to CFO, we sat down with Shihara, who spent 14 years at Unilever and worked across an incredible 17 roles—rising from graduate to CFO.
We explored what it takes to build a meaningful career and the mindset that helped her grow through every opportunity.
Key highlights include:
- The power of saying yes to opportunities—even when they stretch you.
- Why she believes in “doing things that put you on the map.”
- Her mission to “leave behind a legacy” in every role she takes on.
- The importance of mentors and sponsors—especially those outside of finance.
- How embracing change and staying curious helped her navigate a dynamic career path.
This episode is packed with practical wisdom and inspiration for anyone looking to grow their career with intention and impact.
🎙️ It’s an energising listen—tune in now!
In this episode of Go To CFO, we’re joined by Cameron Mostyn, Head of Finance at Blackmores, for a conversation that blends technology, leadership, and purpose.
Cameron shares how AI is reshaping the finance function, his approach to leading change through strategic storytelling, and why crafting your message to your audience is the key to making an impact. We also dive into his passion for supporting mental health initiatives, including his fundraising work for the Black Dog Institute.
Packed with practical advice and inspiring stories, this episode is a must-listen for finance leaders, change-makers, and anyone striving to lead with both head and heart.
If you’re able, please consider donating to the Black Dog Institute and help make a real difference: Black Dog Institute - RLT EXPEDITION TEAM Completing The World's Hardest Events For Mental Health Research
In this special episode of the podcast, [axr] Finance & Accounting recruiters, Kunal Gupta and Dave Goldbach sat down to talk all this jobs, market trends, skills in demand and more!
It's packed full of insights, as they talk through what will be the top skills in demand for accountants in 2025 and what you can do to level up in your career and make your next career move, the right one!
It's a fantastic listen - tune in now!
In the latest epsiode of [axr]'s 'How To' career series, Nick Constain, Amanda Dinte and Zara Church sat down to discuss the elements that make up a good resume and what will get you noticed. Highlights include:
- Keep it simple - don't overly complicate the message
- Treat your first page as your elevator pitch
- Context is important
- The value add to your resume is your achievements and how you measure those achievements
- Is a cover letter required?
- Get noticed online by optimising your LinkedIn profile - make sure it matches your resume.
If you're looking to refresh your resume and get noticed, tune in now!
In this insightful chat of From Go to CFO, Kunal Gupta sat down with Vahistad Patel, Head of Commercial Finance and Control at Ausgrid to talk all things life and career.
From humble beginnings at a small start up 20 years ago, to his current role at Ausgrid, Vahistad has had a very successful career. He talks about:
- The move from Mumbai to Australia and the opportunities it bought
- The keys to his success, including: volunteering for the difficult projects and going to places people fear to go.
- Why having leaders that give you the space to shine is critical for your own growth and development.
- The importance of building relationships across the organisation at all levels.
- Building a team that align to the vision and share the same curiosity and passion for what they do.
It's a great listen, tune in now!
In this episode of From Go to CFO, Nick Constain sat down with Andrew Walker, CFO for Sunnyfield Disability Services to talk about his transition from commercial organisations to for-purpose and what drives him. Key highlights include:
- Working at Woolworths and the importance of influencing - it was a big part of his role and shaped him to where he is today in a for-purpose organisation.
- Within an organisation, particularly in for-purpose, there is always a clash between hearts and minds and finances.
- The importance of building relationships and trust within an organisation can never be underestimated.
- How to explain financial concepts to non-financial people - taking them on the journey.
- Building rapport with and having open and transparent conversations with the Board is critical to your success as a leader within a for-purpose organisation.
- Creating a legacy - leaving an organisation in a better place than when it was received.
It's an interesting listen, tune in now!
In another insightful episode of From Go to CFO, Nick Constain sat down with Tim Peel, CFO for Scape, Australia's largest student accommodation provider.
Tim has had a very impressive and interesting career and has achieved great successes in a short period of time. In this episode, he talks:
- His international ‘yo yo’ career – moving from London to Sydney to London and back again.
- The university ‘milk round’ where all the big companies pitch different types of careers to to uni graduates.
- Leaving a corporate career to join a start up and scaling for growth – going from 4 employees to 800 in the space of 10 years.
- The importance of finding specialists for your team with skillsets that support each other and nurturing those skillsets as a leader.
- Why you need to be flexible as a CFO and have a broad skill set. Think broadly, be opportunistic in your approach.
Check it out now!
In this episode of From Go to CFO, Nick Constain sat down with James Plummer, CFO for City Chic Collective to discuss his career journey so far and what he has learnt along the way.
James speaks with authenticity about the importance of backing yourself and having the confidence to step in into that next role, having good people around you championing and supporting you, finding your passion, being true to yourself and why the principles of running can serve you well in life and career!
It's a very interesting listen, tune in now for some great insights.
In this insightful episode of the podcast, Greg O'Shea sat down with powerhouse, Christina Katsibouba to discuss her career, key learnings and where to from here.
Christina talks about her most recent role as CFO for The Star Entertainment Group, namely:
- The pressure that came with working for such a well-known company in a time when they were regularly in the news and there were complex challenges to manage / mediate.
- The concept of 'imposter syndrome' and why you don’t need to go into a new role all-knowing and the importance of being able to grow and develop in your role.
- The skills you need to be successful as a leader in a high-profile organisation (namely: resilience, resourcefulness and agility).
Currently searching for her next opportunity, she also shared some amazing career advice, including the importance of having a positive attitude, giving things a go and having an open mind.
It's an amazing listen, tune in now!
In this episode of From Go to CFO, Kunal sat down with former colleague (and neighbour) Dave Newton, Director of Finance, ANZ at HelloFresh, to talk all things career, leadership and self discovery. David shares his insights on:
- The shift from being a contributor to a team vs the person leading the team
- Why it's important as a leader to be in a state of continual learning and adjusting your approach/style to what works for the individuals that are working for you
- Getting out of your comfort zone in your career; doing something completely different can be very rewarding and help you to build your capability
- Learning to accept feedback, taking the good with the bad and use it as a growth opportunity
- Go easy on yourself when you transition into a new role - if you don't change the world in the first 30 days, that's okay!
Humble as he is honest, this is a refreshing chat and one not to be missed!
In this episode of From Go to CFO, Kunal Gupta sat down with Hari Viswanathan to talk about his career to date and what it takes to be successful in the CFO role. Key insights included:
- Always be open to take on new challenges and push yourself out of your comfort zone
- Learn to back yourself and identify where you can add value
- Building relationships and establishing trust is the most important thing to being a successful leader
- Deliver what you say you're going to deliver - hold yourself accountable.
- Motivate your team, encourage their development and keep them engaged.
It's a great listen, tune in now!
In this insightful episode of From Go to CFO, Greg O’Shea sat down with Carolyn Beagley, Head of Commercial, Accent Group Limited to talk about life and numbers, her move from South Africa to Australia, her diverse career, working in the rag trade and her insights on how to get a seat at the table. Key highlights:
- How she has always been headhunted for roles for the majority of her career and has never had to actively interview.
- Finding her style as a leader and the pros and cons of being a ‘people pleaser.’
- How she’s avoided hitting the ‘career ceiling.’
- Taking calculated risks
- Balancing work and life and being present in the moment.
Tune in now for this fun and candid chat!
In this latest episode of 'From Go to CFO,' Greg O'Shea sat down with Kate Denton, Chief Financial Officer at Symbio to talk all things career, life and travel!
Kate talks about her experiences working as the Acting CFO to stepping up into the top job, how she had to throw her hat into the ring and go through the 'process' with everyone else, why everyone has an opinion about CFOs and the importance of seizing every opportunity and backing yourself all the way!
Kate is insightful, candid and very humble, making for an interesting listen. Tune in now!
In this latest episode of From Go to CFO, Kunal sat down with Georgia Coulston, CFO for A W Edwards and president of the NSW Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction in Australia to talk all things finance, being a female leader in a male dominated industry and how she balances work and family life.
It's an incredibly insightful chat about what it's like being in the top job, the challenges new mothers' face when returning to a leadership position, IQ, EQ and PQ, and the way the construction industry and the role of the finance professional is ever evolving and changing.
It's well worth a listen!
Tune in for a great chat between Nick Contain and Eden Skyring, CFO for Coombes Property Group as he shares the highs and lows of his career, moving out of chartered, working across diverse industries and stepping outside of the finance bubble.
Key highlights include:
· Why the role of the CFO can be largely undefined, so you have to make it your own
· The importance of building relationships and gaining trust across the business
· To be successful, you need to step outside of the finance function and challenge yourself to think differently
· A good CFO can talk the language of other parts of the business
· Follow the roles in your career, not the companies, that is what will give you the development opportunities
In episode one of our newly relaunched podcast, From Go to CFO, Greg O'Shea sat down with Kunal Gupta, a Senior Finance & Accounting Recruitment Consultant from [axr], to talk all things finance and recruitment.
Kunal is a former Commercial Director, and after a lengthy finance career, decided to move over to the so-called 'dark side' of recruitment.
In this episode, he shares his experiences being on both sides of the relationship, breaks down stereotypes of people's perceptions of what a recruiter does, and gives unique insight into how senior finance leaders can best work with a recruiter to make better career decisions and/or make sure they are hiring the right person for their team.
It's a great way to introduce our new CFO podcast to our listeners, with some great CFO chats lined up in the coming weeks!
In this episode of Your Future in Finance, Callum chats with Adeline Fernandez the current Vice President of Finance at Fluent Commerce. Adeline discusses her career journey and what has helped her succeed in her career so far. Listen out as Adeline provides her top 3 tips for aspiring finance professionals.
At [axr] we believe it's 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗥, not just a job! We’re passionate about helping future leaders make great career decisions that maximise their potential.
In this episode of Your Future in Finance, Callum chats with Dillon Narsi, the current
Commercial Manager at PepsiCo. Dillon discusses his career journey, from starting at Dan Murphy's to his current role at PepsiCo. Listen out as Dillon provides his top 3 tips for aspiring finance professionals.
At [axr] we believe it's 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗥, not just a job! We’re passionate about helping future leaders make great career decisions that maximise their potential.
In this episode of Your Future in Finance, we are joined by our very own [axr] recruitment & search Directors, Greg Madden and Mike Dickson, who will chat about Getting Interview Fit. They will share insights and their experience with interviews and how to better perform in "meetings".
Enjoy!
In this episode, we are joined by Theva Surendra, from GrainCorp, as he shares his career journey and insights with our future finance leaders.
Listen out as Theva discusses with Callum his top 3 tips for up & coming talent wanting to become future CFOs. Theva has a unique experience between the Big 4 and commercial and great insights into transformation and key challenges in change management projects.
In this episode of Your Future in Finance, Callum chats with Jonny Harrison, who is the CFO for LMG (Liquor Marketing Group). Jonny discusses his career journey, the challenges he has faced throughout his roles, how he developed his leadership style and talks about his experience in the liquor industry. Listen out as Jonny also provides his top 3 tips for aspiring finance professionals.
At [axr] we believe it's 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗥, not just a job! We’re passionate about helping future leaders make great career decisions that maximise their potential.
In this episode of Your Future in Finance, Callum chats with Cam Mostyn, who is currently the Finance Lead for Transformation at Frucor Suntory, about his finance career and his advice on finding your career blind spots, knowing when to take the next step in your career and his top 3 tips for any aspiring finance professionals.
Cam also shares his incredible journey as a team rower on the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge which involved their 4-man crew rowing 5000km for 35 days straight from Africa to America, across the Atlantic ocean. Not only did their team come second but they also helped raise an amazing $400,000 for the Black Dog Institute and are the Current national record holders of the fastest Australian crew to row across the Atlantic Ocean. He shares the most rewarding and toughest elements involved in completing such a mammoth feat and the lessons they learnt along the way about each other, resilience and high performing teams.
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In this episode of Your Future in Finance, Callum chats with Chris Cynk who is the Head of Finance at Kegstar. Chris discusses his career journey; the challenges he has faced throughout his roles, how he developed his leadership style and talks about his ‘hungry and humble’ phrase and how he seeks out this attitude in the workforce. Listen out as Chris also provides his top 3 tips for aspiring finance professionals.
At [axr] we believe it's 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗥, not just a job! We’re passionate about helping future leaders make great career decisions that maximise their potential.
This week the boys are joined by Paul Hurley who is in the Group Financial Controller Charter Hall. Paul Discusses his incredible career and interesting journey within the company.
Listen out to how Paul talks about his work attitude and how he sees major tasks as an opportunity, rather than a challenge, and how that can pay off in the long run. He also chats about building relationships within the business and how those relationships can help his career in the future
Your Future in Finance Podcast is back and we’re back with BIG Questions.
How to Evaluate, Accept, Reject or Negotiate a Job Offer
After reading the Harvard Business Review article, Callum and Rick are joined by Mike Dickson to discuss their thoughts on job offers.
How do you negotiate an offer, when does the negotiation process really start? What are the things that are important in accepting an offer and what are the biggest mistakes people make
In this episode, we are joined by Jenny Kalogeropoulos, from Lion, as she shares her career journey and insights with our future finance leaders.
Listen out as Jenny discusses with Rick Jacobson her top 3 tips for up & coming talent wanting to become future Head of Finance including the importance of having a career plan, finding the right culture fit for yourself, and being curious - always!
In this Episode, Callum speaks to Brent Lyster the current GM of Finance at Technology company intelliHUB Group, as Brent shares his Finance career journey.
This episodeis perfect for any Accounting & Finance professional aspiring to a career in high growth, PE businesses.
Listen out as Brent shares his top 3 tips for aspiring finance professionals.
Dinesh was candid in discussing his career and making the move from the Big 4 to an FP&A role, as well as the biggest opportunities and challenges he faced along the way and his passion for eCommerce and how it fits into his future career.
Listen as Dinesh shares his top 3 tips for aspiring finance professionals.
This is an opportunity to learn from Senior Finance professionals who have successfully transitioned into key finance leadership roles. They will provide insights into how they accomplished the move and share their leadership learnings over 3 sessions hosted by Callum Jones-Bray and Rick Jacobson
This week's episode we are joined by our very own Jan Van Der Meer, Career Advisory Director. Jan talks about developing an effective Job Search Strategy. She discusses the process of how to stand out in a crowd, managing your job search, LinkedIn profiles and preparing yourself for a job interview.
How has COVID impacted the university industry? In our next installment of Industry Insights C19, Greg O'Shea speaks to Mark Leigh, CFO for University of Technology Sydney about the enormous impact the pandemic had on their university and the massive overhaul for the sector due to international restrictions. We thank Mark for sharing how it's affected his team, how technology has changed the way they work, and offer their services, as well as what he believes could be the positives that will come out from this situation.
This episode chat is with Jenny Kalogeropoulos, Head of FP&A at Stockland. As a diversified property group, they have experienced the impacts of COVID differently across certain sections of their business and she discusses the challenges and opportunities it might have on future business as we move back out of isolation. Jenny was kind enough to also discuss how her team and leadership team dealt with the crisis and what she sees as the positives coming out of the pandemic
Callum Jones-Bray interviews Alex Ostermann from Healius Limited to discuss the impacts of COVID19 on their pathology business, what the finance team focussed on during the crisis and what the team will focus on heading into the future.
How is the childcare industry coping with COVID19? In the next instalment, our Director, Greg O'Shea interviews David Mahony CFO for Only About Children on the challenges they faced during the peak of the crisis as a business and how their business model has evolved.
Our first Industry Insights chat is with Kate Beattie, FD for Endeavour Drinks Group discussing the unprecedented challenges that arose from COVID for a business that faced retail challenges with panic buying; unforeseen supply chain demands; needing to ensure the safety of its customers and staff while simultaneously having to close down parts of the business. The mini clip below is only a taste of our in-depth 20-minute interview conducted by Greg O'Shea. Kate was kind enough to delve into several key issues faced by the leadership team and staff during this crisis and how they dealt with them
ZIG WHEN OTHERS ZAG. Emily Kucukalic from Brand New You and Greg O'Shea from [axr] discuss how to improve your communication & build your personal brand remotely
Emily and Greg also explore what the post COVID19 world will look like and what our future working environments may potentially look like.
An [axr] F2L Breakfast chat with Claire Newey. Hosted by Callum Jones-Bray and Rick Jacobson. Interviewed by Matthew Crossley
An [axr] F2L Breakfast chat with Jo-Ann Lee. Hosted by Callum Jones-Bray and Rick Jacobson. Interviewed by Matthew Crossley