Inside the CFO Office

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Tune in to FinFloh's exclusive podcast series 🎙️, 'Inside The CFO Office," that pulls back the curtain for you to hear directly from Finance Leaders who have been there and done that. ️ 🎧 Get ready to: - Learn from their journeys: Hear about the biggest finance challenges they've faced and steps they have taken to overcome them. - Get a glimpse into the future of finance: Explore their insights on evolution of finance teams, financial technology and its impact. - Uncover actionable takeaways: Benefit from their experience and learnings to shape your way towards becoming a finance leader

  1. Inside the CFO Office | EP 24 | The All Round CFO with Vinod Hariharan

    FEB 19

    Inside the CFO Office | EP 24 | The All Round CFO with Vinod Hariharan

    The All-Round CFO Inside the CFO Office | Episode 24 | Vivek Hariharan, CFO, Sauce LabsWhat does it take to become an “all-round CFO” — someone who goes beyond finance, partners across functions, drives growth, and embraces AI without losing the human touch? In this episode of Inside the CFO Office, I speak with Vinod Hariharan, CFO at Sauce Labs, the world’s largest continuous testing cloud for web and mobile applications. With over two and a half decades of finance leadership experience across PwC, Salesforce, Bazaarvoice, Marketo, Adobe, Alida, ToTotango, and now Sauce Labs, Vinod shares a deeply practical perspective on evolving from a finance operator to a true business partner. From navigating public company cadence to leading private, PE-backed growth companies, and from managing core finance to overseeing RevOps, legal, HR, and IT — this is a masterclass in modern CFO leadership. Here’s what we unpacked in this episode: 👉 Vinod’s unconventional journey from PwC to Salesforce during the early SaaS wave 👉 The shift from public-company rigor to private-company flexibility 👉 Why CFOs must shape the business — not just report on it👉 The importance of resource allocation, vertical focus, and operationalizing ICP 👉 Why unifying RevOps under finance helped prevent data and lead leakage 👉 How private equity playbooks reshape automation and performance metrics 👉 AI’s real impact on the Office of the CFO — from forecasting to liquidity 👉 Why AR automation and liquidity management are foundational to growth 👉 Running financial models through LLMs to accelerate budgeting and reporting 👉 The future of real-time finance vs traditional quarterly cadence 👉 Career advice: curiosity, storytelling, strategic thinking, and human-in-the-loop AIOne insight from Vinod that really stood out: 🗣️ “If you go to the C-suite with a problem, you’re expected to go in with potential solutions — not just the issue.”

    31 min
  2. Inside the CFO Office | Ep 23 | Working with the C Suite A CFO Playbook | Venkatraman GS

    FEB 6

    Inside the CFO Office | Ep 23 | Working with the C Suite A CFO Playbook | Venkatraman GS

    Working with the C-Suite: A CFO PlaybookInside the CFO Office | Episode 23 What does it really take to work effectively with the C-suite, boards, and investors—and grow as a finance leader across companies of every shape and size? In this episode of Inside the CFO Office, I speak with Venkatraman G S (Venky), CFO at MathCo, who shares a deeply practical playbook on working with senior leadership and navigating complexity at the highest levels. With finance leadership experience across large global enterprises, Indian multinationals, listed companies, PE-backed firms, and high-growth organizations — including Wipro, Accenture, Mindtree, Subex, Maveric Systems, and now MathCo — Venky brings a rare, well-rounded perspective on how finance leadership expectations evolve as companies scale. Venky walks us through his journey from controllership and business finance to the CFO role, and breaks down what truly matters when partnering with CEOs, boards, and investors—beyond just reporting numbers. Here’s what we unpacked in this episode: 👉 How working across services, product, and vertical-focused firms shaped Venky’s leadership approach 👉 What changes—and what stays constant—when moving across different company stages 👉 How CFOs should communicate with CEOs, boards, and investors 👉 Why listening carefully before responding is critical at the C-suite level 👉 How crisp, focused communication builds credibility and trust 👉 Why finance leaders must bring context, not just data 👉 Where AI is most likely to disrupt finance: financial reporting and FP&A 👉 How AI can move finance from static reports to real-time insight and decision-making 👉 Career advice for finance professionals navigating a technology-driven futureOne insight from Venky that really stood out: 🗣️ “When you go to the C-suite with a problem, you’re expected to go in with potential solutions—not just the issue.” If you work closely with senior leadership—or aspire to—this episode offers practical, real-world guidance on judgment, communication, and operating effectively at the C-suite level. Chapters: 00:00 – Teaser 03:28 – Introduction 04:42 – Finance leadership journey across diverse firms 17:22 – Working with the C-Suite: A CFO Playbook 27:13 – AI’s impact on CFOTech 34:11 – Career advice for finance professionals 39:00 – Closing reflections#podcast #insidethecfooffice

    39 min
  3. EP 22 | O2C Transformation: A Solutions Architect's View | Brenda Williams Johnson

    12/10/2025

    EP 22 | O2C Transformation: A Solutions Architect's View | Brenda Williams Johnson

    Inside the CFO Office – Episode 22 with Brenda Williams Johnson Podcast Page – https://finfloh.com/podcast How do you modernize order-to-cash, automate high-volume AR workflows, and move from delayed, manual processes to real-time operations?In this episode of Inside the CFO Office, I speak with Brenda Williams Johnson, Vice President of Invoice-to-Cash at Marketing.com, a marketing technology firm executing multi-touch campaigns from design to tracking. Brenda brings deep expertise in tech transformation and O2C architecture across Koch Industries, Georgia Pacific, Miller Environmental Group, and several private-equity-backed companies.Brenda shares her journey from supporting Georgia Pacific to becoming a solutions architect for AR transformation — and how automation, process discipline, and real-time systems have reshaped O2C over the last two decades. Here’s what we unpacked in this episode: 👉 AR, billing, cash app, and collections once needed large teams due to manual work. 👉 Before teams were always behind—kickbacks, rejections, and mailbox delays slowed customer responses. 👉 Shifting from mailed invoices to digital workflows improved O2C speed and accuracy. 👉 Transformation happens through incremental wins, small automations, and steady process improvements. 👉 Early automations cut repetitive tasks and freed teams for higher-value work. 👉 Legacy processes—paper invoicing, envelope stuffing, printers—blocked remote and efficient operations. 👉 Platforms like Billtrust sped invoice delivery and improved communication with timestamp visibility. 👉 Brenda’s team built a self-sustaining O2C system independent of ERP constraints. 👉 Integrating data into one environment improved accuracy and reduced human error risk. 👉 Automation ensured numbers were trusted by eliminating manual miscalculations and inconsistencies. 👉 Automation enabled smooth COVID operations by removing dependence on physical processes. 👉 AI enables real-time O2C—scanning mailboxes, interpreting responses, and speeding cash application. Chapters 00:00 – Teaser03:10 – Introduction04:24 – Brenda’s 20-year journey across Koch, Georgia Pacific & other firms05:32 – Overall Transformation of A/R as a Solutions Architect10:25 – Businesses being behind the curve of automation14:11 – Transformation projects14:34 - Small change - Automating invoice delivery and building a self-serving O2C17:31 – Big Change - Connecting the systems for data centralization24:43 – Projects and Learnings at Georgia Pacific26:32 – Take on applications of AI in O2C28:30 - Advice to finance professionals30:34 – Closing reflections You can also watch the podcast on Apple, Spotify, and Amazon. #insidethecfopodcast #cfodiaries #order2cash #arautomation #techtransformation #podcast

    32 min
  4. Inside the CFO Office | EP 21 | Leading Global Finance Teams and Operations | Swarn Kamal

    11/14/2025

    Inside the CFO Office | EP 21 | Leading Global Finance Teams and Operations | Swarn Kamal

    Inside the CFO Podcast Episode 21 with Swarn Kamal Podcast Page - https://finfloh.com/podcast How do you scale finance across countries, build trust-driven global teams, and transform cashflow performance using process, technology, and leadership mindset?In this episode of Inside the CFO Office, I speak with Swarn Kamal, Vice President of Finance at Akraya Inc., where he leads finance teams across the US, Canada, the Philippines, and India. With nearly two decades across E&Y, Deloitte, Thomson Reuters, and US Tech Solutions, Swarn brings deep operational and strategic insight into building modern finance organizations at scale.Swarn shares his journey from audit and controllership to driving value creation, finance transformation, global team leadership, and cashflow excellence — including reducing DSO from 78 days → 42 days in under six months. Here’s what we unpacked in this episode: 👉 Scaling finance across geographies and building culture-driven teams 👉 Technology transformation 👉 Combining cash + process + technology to drive transformation 👉 Weekly team sync as a leadership ritual for alignment and ownership 👉 Why trust is the core of leading global teams 👉 His framework: The 3 I’s of ERP — Integration, Intelligence & Insight 👉 Why ERP systems lack predictive intelligence and how AI fills the gap 👉 Leadership principles — manage mindsets, not geographies 👉 Advice for future finance leaders to think beyond accounting and stay curiousOne insight that stands out: 🗣️ “Once you start leading a team, it’s not about managing geography — it’s about managing mindsets.”If you’re scaling global finance teams, optimizing cashflows, or exploring how automation and AI reshape the CFO office, this episode is packed with practical learning. Chapters 00:00 – Podcast Teaser 03:34 – Introduction 05:04 – Swarn’s two decades of journey into finance leadership 08:58 – Scaling Akraya post-COVID and driving margin improvement 13:11 – Technology transformation 16:11 – Weekly sync cadence & mindset-based leadership 22:46 – The 3 I’s of ERP: Integration, Intelligence & Insight 25:10 – AI as a strategic enabler for finance 29:10 – Advice for future CFOs & staying curious 31:28 – Closing reflectionsYou can also watch the podcast on Apple, Spotify and Amazon #insidethecfopodcast #cfodiaries #podcast #erp #ai

    33 min
  5. Inside the CFO Office | EP20 | Automation of Credit Decisions | Deana Reynolds

    10/29/2025

    Inside the CFO Office | EP20 | Automation of Credit Decisions | Deana Reynolds

    How do you automate credit decisions, manage change across a growing organization, and build stronger partnerships between finance and sales?In this episode of Inside the CFO Office, I spoke with Deana Reynolds, Director of Credit at Edges Electrical Group, one of Northern California’s largest independent electrical distributors.Deana’s journey is remarkable — from flying jets in the U.S. Air Force to leading credit at a fast-growing company that successfully merged two businesses without a single layoff. With nearly two decades of experience in credit, she shares how she’s embraced technology, automation, and AI to transform credit operations.Here’s what we unpacked in this episode:👉 How Edges Electrical Group automated credit applications and transformed manual processes into fully digital workflows👉 Why change management and buy-in are the hardest (and most rewarding) parts of digital transformation👉 The human side of credit decisions — where data and tech meet judgment👉 How AI can flag low-risk and high-priority customers to speed up onboarding and improve cashflows👉 Why collaboration between credit and sales drives both revenue growth and risk controlOne insight from Deana that really stood out:🗣️ “Never stop learning. Embrace change, embrace technology, and always keep an open mind — that’s how finance leaders grow.”If you’re leading AR, credit & collections, or exploring how automation and AI are transforming finance operations, this episode is full of actionable insights from a practitioner who’s seen it all — from paper applications to AI-driven workflows.#podcast @#insidethecfooffice #cfotech

    27 min
  6. Inside the CFO Office | EP19 | Smart Tech, Smarter Credit and Collections | Tracy Mitchell

    10/01/2025

    Inside the CFO Office | EP19 | Smart Tech, Smarter Credit and Collections | Tracy Mitchell

    How do you transform Accounts Receivable into a strategic, customer-facing function while leveraging AI and technology to drive impact? In this episode of Inside the CFO Office, I speak with Tracy Mitchell, Director of Accounts Receivable at Trinity Logistics, about exactly that. Tracy’s career journey—from AP and billing roles to leading AR for a global logistics firm—gives her a unique perspective on building resilient AR teams that balance people, processes, and technology. She shares practical insights on driving efficiency, collaborating with Sales, and embracing AI in credit & collections. Here’s what we unpacked in this episode: Tracy’s journey from AP and billing to leading AR at Trinity LogisticsWhy a strong AR–Sales partnership is essential for customer successHow AI is transforming credit & collections from spreadsheets to predictive insightsThe future of ERP systems with AI layered on topLeadership in finance through emotional intelligence and people skills One insight from Tracy that really stood out:“AR leadership isn’t just about numbers — it’s about building strong partnerships, embracing technology, and leading with emotional intelligence.” If you’re leading AR, credit & collections, or exploring how AI and digital transformation are reshaping finance operations, this episode is packed with actionable takeaways.

    25 min
  7. Inside The CFO Office | Ep18 | Leading Global Teams in Credit & Collections

    09/11/2025

    Inside The CFO Office | Ep18 | Leading Global Teams in Credit & Collections

    How do you lead global credit & collections teams across geographies, drive digital transformation, and prepare for the future of AI in finance? This episode with Mark Beaubouef, Senior Global Director of Credit, Collections & AR at Trellix, dives into exactly that. Mark’s career spans leading finance functions at Evoque, IBM, NEC Corporation, Rexel USA, Samsung Electronics & more — giving him a rich perspective on building resilient global AR organizations. He’s managed teams across the US, Ireland, and India, overseen large-scale ERP rollouts, and driven multiple transformation programs in credit & collections. Here’s what we unpacked in this episode:  👉 The power of empathy when managing global teams across cultures and regions  👉 Mark’s journey and stories at Trellix and other firms 👉 Mark’s biggest transformation stories in credit & collections — and lessons learned 👉 How ERPs could evolve to better serve credit, collections & AR leaders 👉 The role of AI in credit & collections (including how Mark uses tools like ChatGPT to review financial statements in seconds for credit assessments) 👉 Why policies, technology, and people empathy together unlock the full value of A/R One insight from Mark that really stood out: 🗣️ “Empathy isn’t just a leadership skill — it’s the glue that holds global teams together.” If you’re leading AR, credit & collections, or exploring how AI and digital transformation are reshaping finance operations, this episode is packed with practical takeaways.

    39 min
  8. Inside The CFO Office | Ep17 | Finance Leadership at High-Growth SaaS Firms | Josh Rappoport

    07/01/2025

    Inside The CFO Office | Ep17 | Finance Leadership at High-Growth SaaS Firms | Josh Rappoport

    This episode features Josh Rappoport, VP of Finance at Acumatica – a finance leader with a career that spans private equity, venture capital, SaaS, fintech, and strategic advisory. Josh brings a rare blend of investor mindset and operator experience – having worked with firms like Summit Partners, Microsoft, BillGO, and now leading FP&A at Acumatica, one of the top cloud ERP providers in the world. In this episode, Finance Leadership at High-Growth SaaS Firms, we explore: 🔹 The 3 priorities for any finance leader in SaaS: GTM efficiency, resourcing, and the new cost dynamics of delivery 🔹 Why finance must move beyond reporting - and lead with storytelling, not just spreadsheets 🔹 Why finance needs to be the “Rosetta Stone” of the business - translating between teams and enabling strategic decisions 🔹 The evolving CFO tech stack, and why AI is only as powerful as the “shoulders” wielding it 🔹 Candid advice for aspiring finance leaders - from storytelling with data to embracing what you don’t know This conversation is packed with real insight for anyone shaping the future of finance, especially in high-growth SaaS.

    40 min
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Tune in to FinFloh's exclusive podcast series 🎙️, 'Inside The CFO Office," that pulls back the curtain for you to hear directly from Finance Leaders who have been there and done that. ️ 🎧 Get ready to: - Learn from their journeys: Hear about the biggest finance challenges they've faced and steps they have taken to overcome them. - Get a glimpse into the future of finance: Explore their insights on evolution of finance teams, financial technology and its impact. - Uncover actionable takeaways: Benefit from their experience and learnings to shape your way towards becoming a finance leader

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  • Creator
    FinFloh
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    24
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