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265. CFO 4.0 Revisited: Navigating Financial Planning in a Dynamic Business Environment with James Owen

2026-03-31

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For this CFO 4.0 Revisited episode, Hannah Munro is joined by James Owen, Global CFO of the Profiles Division at Kantar, to explore how modern finance leaders are reshaping planning, forecasting, and decision-making in an increasingly data-driven world.

What’s covered in this episode

Why market data is essential for meaningful performance benchmarkingHow to improve communication and understanding of financial insights across the businessThe role of Integrated Business Planning in driving better forecasts and decisionsWhy data science is becoming a core capability within finance teamsHow to assess finance talent beyond technical skillsThe importance of scenario planning across ambition, realism, and prudence

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