
Whether you’re part of a finance team, work closely with CFOs, or aspire to become a business executive, this podcast is for you! The Diary of a CFO takes you behind the scenes of finance leadership. This is the podcast where finance leaders share the lessons, challenges, and wins that shaped their careers. I’m your host, Wassia Kamon, and I’m excited to take you with me on my journey as a newly appointed CFO as I share hidden challenges, unspoken rules, and lessons I’ve learned along the way. In each edition, I’ll share my reflections on various leadership topics, along with wisdom from other business leaders, to help you lead any organization with confidence. Together, we explore what it takes to be ready for the future of finance and lead effectively through change. - If you would like to suggest topics I should cover, send me a DM on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wassiakamon/ or email me at Ask@thediaryofacfo.com - If you would like to work with me 1:1 or invite me to speak at your next team event, visit my website: https://www.wassiakamon.com/ Cheers! Wassia RSSVERIFY
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Thursday Nov 14, 2024
Starting Strong as a New CFO, with Matt Ziegler
Thursday Nov 14, 2024
Thursday Nov 14, 2024
In this episode of Diary of a CFO, I sit down with Matt Ziegler, CFO of GovExec, to unpack what it really takes to hit the ground running in a new CFO role.
Matt shares his experience moving from FP&A to CFO, managing multiple functions, and finding his footing in a company with complex business models.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- How to structure your first 90 days as CFO for maximum impact
- The skills to shift from FP&A to a broader CFO role
- Effective onboarding techniques and why pre-planning matters
- The importance of aligning on simplicity and scalability in finance
- Tips for building trust and setting clear expectations with your team
From balancing leadership with technical know-how to navigating the first 90 days, this episode is packed with insights for finance professionals stepping up to senior roles.
Connect with Matt on LinkedIn > https://www.linkedin.com/in/mzieglerfinance/
About the host > https://www.wassiakamon.com/about-wassia-kamon
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