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Advance your career with the FinPod podcast from CFI. Dive into career stories and member successes, and stay ahead with insights from our latest courses. Get all the essentials for a successful career in finance without any fluff—just the facts you need to excel in your professional journey.

  1. Careers in Finance with Ben Murray

    2 DAYS AGO

    Careers in Finance with Ben Murray

    In this episode of Careers in Finance, we sit down with Ben Murray, known as the SaaS CFO, who shares his unique career journey from customer service in a mutual fund company to becoming a fractional CFO and entrepreneur. Ben discusses his early experiences in finance, the transition from traditional industries like airlines and healthcare tech to the SaaS model, and the importance of understanding metrics and operations in finance. He emphasizes the need for attention to detail, the role of RevOps, and the current trends in SaaS, including the focus on efficiency and profitability. Ben also offers valuable advice for aspiring finance professionals.

    32 min
  2. What's New at CFI: Careers in Finance – New Course Release

    4 DAYS AGO

    What's New at CFI: Careers in Finance – New Course Release

    In this episode of What's New at CFI, you have the whole gang: Ryan Spendelow, Duncan McKeen, Jeff Schmidt, and Sebastian Taylor. We all took part in creating this course that deeply resonates with a major reason why people come to CFI: to learn about career paths in finance and banking and the skills required.  This course is different - it does not talk about roles in isolation but rather places them into the context of a real-life business' evolution. If you're not sure what that means, here's all the more reason to join us and listen to this podcast.

    17 min
  3. What's New at CFI: Governance Issues & Materiality

    DEC 12

    What's New at CFI: Governance Issues & Materiality

    In today's episode of What's New at CFI, join us as we talk about the G in ESG. Our latest ESG offering is a mini module of three courses with a module dedicated to each of environmental, social and governance issues and financial materiality. Today, we focus on governance issues – which are arguably the most important. Why? without proper governance, how could anything be actioned?

    5 min
  4. What's New at CFI: Social Issues & Materiality

    DEC 11

    What's New at CFI: Social Issues & Materiality

    In today's episode of What's New at CFI, join us as we talk all about the S in ESG. Our latest ESG offering is a mini module of three courses with a module dedicated to each of environmental, social and governance issues and financial materiality.  Today we focus on what social issues are and how they can pose potential risks and opportunities for investors and business operators alike.

    7 min
  5. What's New at CFI: Environmental Issues & Materiality

    DEC 10

    What's New at CFI: Environmental Issues & Materiality

    In today's episode of What's New at CFI, join us as we talk all about the E in ESG. Our latest ESG offering is a mini module of three courses with a module dedicated to each of environmental, social and governance issues and financial materiality.  Today we kick things off by talking about environmental issues, which are often the most tangible and readily understood amongst ESG topics. In our discussion, we talk about how they can pose potential risks and opportunities for investors and business operators alike.

    8 min
  6. Careers in Finance: Eric Mason

    DEC 5

    Careers in Finance: Eric Mason

    In this episode of Careers in Finance on FinPod, we sit down with Eric Mason, CFO of the City of Quincy, to explore his journey into municipal finance. Eric shares how his background as an economist, economic advisor, and chief analyst prepared him to take on the CFO role during the pandemic, leading his team through uncertainty with resilience and innovation. His story is a testament to the power of adaptability and continuous learning in finance. Eric dives into his groundbreaking initiatives, including leading the first blockchain bond in U.S. municipal finance, and explains how public finance can drive transparency, innovation, and community impact. From maximizing taxpayer dollars to embracing new technology, Eric offers practical insights and inspiration for finance professionals and public service enthusiasts alike.

    23 min
  7. What's New at CFI: Intro to M&A

    DEC 3

    What's New at CFI: Intro to M&A

    In today's episode of What's New at CFI, we are talking about one of your favorite topics: Mergers and Acquisitions, or better known as, M&A! We're so excited to be bringing you a more bite-sized course on the topic so join us as we talk about how we've tailored this course and what you can expect to learn.

    10 min
  8. Member Spotlight: Devrhoid Davis - from Medical Radiation Physics to Finance

    NOV 28

    Member Spotlight: Devrhoid Davis - from Medical Radiation Physics to Finance

    In this episode of CFI Member Spotlight on FinPod, we speak with CFI member Devrhoid Davis, who shares how following his passion and pursuing what made him curious led him from medical radiation physics to finance.  During the episode, Devrhoid shares his unconventional path into finance and how he finds himself in a full-circle moment today as he aspires to find a business in robotic prosthetics. From his academic studies in medical physics to multiple roles in capital markets, Devrhoid discusses how his unique path now empowers him to be able to pursue entrepreneurship with more than just a great idea but, moreover, a sharp business acumen. With his background in capital markets, Devrhoid speaks to the importance of understanding the financing of a business and how he does and plans to further give back to the small/medium business owners of his native Jamaica's economy.

    39 min
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Advance your career with the FinPod podcast from CFI. Dive into career stories and member successes, and stay ahead with insights from our latest courses. Get all the essentials for a successful career in finance without any fluff—just the facts you need to excel in your professional journey.

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    Corporate Finance Institute
  • Years Active
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