141. Navigating Financial Planning in a Dynamic Business Environment with James Owen

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In this episode, Hannah Munro is in conversation with James Owen, Global CFO, Profiles Division, at Kantar. James shares his expertise in financial planning and forecasting, shedding light on the nuances of the dynamic business landscape.
Also covered on the podcast:

• Importance of using market data as a benchmark for performance comparisons
• Strategies for managing the challenge of ensuring effective communication and understanding of financial data
• Leveraging Integrated Business Planning to improve forecasting accuracy and resource allocation
• The evolving role of finance professionals and the increasing importance of data science in finance
• Evaluating candidates for finance positions based on emotional intelligence and business acumen
• The value of scenario planning with ambition, realism, and prudence in mind

Links mentioned in this episode:

• James’ LinkedIn
• Learn more about Kantar
• Chief Financial Officer UK Flagship Summit

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Chapter

1. Changing Role of CFOs in Finance (00:00:00)

2. Organizations' Changing Attitude Towards Money (00:05:09)

3. Integrated Business Planning and Real-Time Data (00:17:07)

4. Importance of Organized Data in Planning (00:28:51)

5. Evaluating Business Partners and Recruitment Methods (00:38:37)

6. Insightful Discussion on Accounting Software Options (00:46:10)