A Board Game Podcast from Wales, featuring Davey Boyd from Rules of Play and Phil Gardner from Fun With Boxes
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Davey, Phil & Spence crack a few beers and discuss the latest news, predictions and hype for all things PlayStation! A fortnightly podcast with episodes live Wednesdays at 6 am UK
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Welcome to CFO 4.0, where we explore the dynamic landscape of Financial Leadership in the era of Technology 4.0. I'm your host, Hannah Munro, Managing Director of itas, a pioneering Financial Transformation consultancy. In this podcast series, we unravel the intricate connection between cutting-edge technologies and the financial domain. It's more than just adopting tools; it's about cultivating the skills necessary to navigate and spearhead the transformative journey within Finance. CFO 4.0 ...
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250. Beyond the Buzz: Agility, AI and the Future of Finance Tech with ACCA
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56:25Send us your thoughts In this special live episode, recorded at the ACCA Finance Futures Conference, Hannah Munro joins Alex Falcon Huerta (ACCA) to cut through the hype and explore what it really takes to choose and implement the right finance technology. From agility in software selection to preparing for the rise of AI, they share stories, frame…
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Episode 19 - Counting Sheep, Belgium Beer and building a Board Game Library
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54:36Welcome to the Podcast all about Board Games from Wales - Whose Game's That Jacket?! Episode 19 - Counting Sheep, Belgium Beer and building a Board Game Library Featuring: Davey Boyd, from Rules of Play (Cardiff & Bristol) Board Game Shops, and Phil Gardner, from the YouTube Board Game Channel, Fun with Boxes. In this episode: Sleep Apnea Counting …
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Episode 123: The Death of Xbox - Halo, Resident Evil, Half Life
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3:42:47Xbox’s recent decisions have continued to shake the gaming landscape, but perhaps for the final time. With Halo Combat Evolved now confirmed to be coming to PlayStation 5, we may be witnessing the biggest shift in console history since Sonic stood alongside Mario at the Olympic Games. So, is this truly the end of Xbox as we know it?In Episode 123, …
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249. Financial Transformation Live: Stop Shopping, Start Transforming
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24:31Send us your thoughts In this insightful Financial Transformation Live session, Hannah Munro, Managing Director of itas Solutions, challenges the traditional approach to purchasing new technology solutions. Rather than focusing solely on procurement checklists and feature comparisons, Hannah encourages finance leaders to rethink how they approach t…
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Episode 18 - Angry Dave: The Board Game
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1:10:36Welcome to the Podcast all about Board Games from Wales - Whose Game's That Jacket?! Episode 18 - Angry Dave: The Board Game Featuring: Davey Boyd, from Rules of Play (Cardiff & Bristol) Board Game Shops, and Phil Gardner, from the YouTube Board Game Channel, Fun with Boxes. In this episode: Davey the boxer Duck and cover Battle of Hoth Davey dips …
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248. Automation in Motion: How Finance Keeps Getting Faster and Smarter with Daniel Healey
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47:22Send us your thoughts In this episode of CFO 4.0, Hannah Munro talks with Daniel Healey, Group FD at Direct Heating Group, about building a finance function that never stands still. Also covered in this episode: From manual processes to a fully automated, scalable finance team How to prioritise automation projects and prove ROI to stakeholders Over…
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Episode 17 - Interview with Chris Priscott
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1:17:53Welcome to the Podcast all about Board Games from Wales - Whose Game's That Jacket?! Episode 17 - Interview with Board Game designer Chris Priscott Featuring: Davey Boyd, from Rules of Play (Cardiff & Bristol) Board Game Shops, and Phil Gardner, from the YouTube Board Game Channel, Fun with Boxes. In this episode: Interview with Board Game designer…
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Episode 122: What's Next For Sucker Punch?
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2:58:05Ghost Of Yoti is out, having been met with fantastic sales straight out of the gate. But, it begs the question what's next for Sucker Punch? Will they revisit the past to bring back Infamous or Sly Cooper? Will they continue with the Ghost series or is it time for a new IP? This episode Davey, Phil & Spencer delve into what we want; and what is pro…
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Episode 16 - Davey Ducks and Covers from Puzzlers
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1:10:55Welcome to the Podcast all about Board Games from Wales - Whose Game's That Jacket?! Episode 16 - Davey Ducks and Covers from Puzzlers Featuring: Davey Boyd, from Rules of Play (Cardiff & Bristol) Board Game Shops, and Phil Gardner, from the YouTube Board Game Channel, Fun with Boxes. In this episode: Puzzlers beat up Davey Shopping at Rules of Pla…
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247. CFO 4.0 Revisited: Delivering a Successful Digital Transformation Programme with Phil Raynor
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35:55Send us your thoughts We’re rewinding to where it all began. In the very first episode of the CFO 4.0 Podcast, Hannah Munro sat down with digital transformation expert Phil Raynor (now Lead Delivery Manager at the UK Home Office) to unpack what makes or breaks a transformation programme — and how finance leaders can navigate change with confidence.…
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Episode 15 - Top 10 Board Games to look for in Essen 2025
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56:27Welcome to the Podcast all about Board Games from Wales - Whose Game's That Jacket?! Episode 15 - Our Top 10 Board Games to take a look at in Essen Spiel 2025 Featuring: Davey Boyd, from Rules of Play (Cardiff & Bristol) Board Game Shops, and Phil Gardner, from the YouTube Board Game Channel, Fun with Boxes. In this episode: Our Top 10 Board Games …
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Episode 121: Wolverine is what we expected but is that enough?
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3:30:19September’s State Of Play came and went and in its wake are a first proper look at Housemarque’s Saros and Insomniacs Wolverine. Two hype games to add onto the ever increasing suite of 2026 releases but that's not all that was shown at the state of play and this begs the question: was it a good show? Davey, Phil & Spence sit down to discuss the sta…
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246. Close Faster, Decide Better: Process, People, and the Right Tech with Grow CFO's Kevin Appleby
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Episode 14 - Battling Banquets & Books about Games
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36:19Welcome to the Podcast all about Board Games from Wales - Whose Game's That Jacket?! Episode 14 - Battling Banquets & Books about Games Featuring: Davey Boyd, from Rules of Play (Cardiff & Bristol) Board Game Shops, and Phil Gardner, from the YouTube Board Game Channel, Fun with Boxes. In this episode: Whiskey Davey gets Event Professional Phil get…
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245. Financial Transformation Live: Transformation Trouble-shooters September Special
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33:26Send us your thoughts In this episode of Financial Transformation Live, Hannah Munro and Neil Lynchehaun tackle real-world transformation challenges submitted by finance leaders. Together, they share practical advice, frameworks, and lessons learned from years of hands-on transformation and consulting experience. 💡 Topics covered in this session in…
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Episode 13 - The Ben Maddox Interview
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1:31:49Welcome to the Podcast all about Board Games from Wales - Whose Game's That Jacket?! Episode 13 - The Ben Maddox Interview Featuring: Davey Boyd, from Rules of Play (Cardiff & Bristol) Board Game Shops, and Phil Gardner, from the YouTube Board Game Channel, Fun with Boxes. In this episode: Ben talks Essen Ben's tales of Cardiff Ben meets the King T…
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244. CFO Stories: Acquisitions, Due Diligence & Building Trust with Charlotte Crowley
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45:31Send us your thoughts In this episode of the CFO 4.0 Podcast, host Hannah Munro sits down with Charlotte Crowley, CFO at Altano, to explore her journey through finance leadership, acquisitions, and the challenges of integrating companies without losing their culture. Charlotte shares her unique career path — from starting in advertising and PR to w…
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Episode 12 - What is it about August and Board Games?
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1:16:47Welcome to the Podcast all about Board Games from Wales - Whose Game's That Jacket?! - Episode 12 Featuring: Davey Boyd, from Rules of Play (Cardiff & Bristol) Board Game Shops, and Phil Gardner, from the YouTube Board Game Channel, Fun with Boxes. In this episode we discuss, among many other things: You thought the summer and its festivals were ov…
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243. The 90-Day Finance Transformation Playbook with Hannah Munro
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28:11Send us your thoughts In this special solo episode of the CFO 4.0 Podcast, host Hannah Munro takes on a personal challenge what she would do with 90 days to transform finance. Drawing on her experience working with finance teams, Hannah breaks the journey into three clear phases: stabilisation, automation and efficiency, and forward looking acceler…
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Episode 11 - The Summer Vibes are ending and the Nuns are terrifying
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1:06:13Welcome to the Podcast all about Board Games from Wales - Whose Game's That Jacket?! - Episode 11 Featuring: Davey Boyd, from Rules of Play (Cardiff & Bristol) Board Game Shops, and Phil Gardner, from the YouTube Board Game Channel, Fun with Boxes. In this episode we discuss, among many other things: Would you trust, trust worthy Dave Terrifying Nu…
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Episode 120: The Big Quiz - Quiz Harder
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3:57:12The Big Quiz returns with 3 brand new quizzes, more shots than any mortal man should be able to manage and enough Lambrini to remind us why the teenage years weren't all sunshine and rainbows. This episode Davey, Phil & Spence delve deep to bring forth the hidden knowledge to overcome the challenges of excess amounts of alcohol to try and become th…
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242. Resilience, Honesty & Communication: Leadership Lessons for Change Management with Susana Serrano-Davey
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37:54Send us your thoughts In this episode of CFO 4.0, host Hannah Munro is joined by returning guest Susana Serrano-Davey, seasoned finance leader and leadership mentor, to explore the people side of change. Together, they discuss how leaders can support teams through uncertainty and build a culture of resilience. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why hon…
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Episode 10 - Top 5 Games following on from Gen Con
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1:12:15Welcome to the Podcast all about Board Games from Wales - Whose Game's That Jacket?! - Episode 10 Featuring: Davey Boyd, from Rules of Play (Cardiff & Bristol) Board Game Shops, and Phil Gardner, from the YouTube Board Game Channel, Fun with Boxes. In this episode we discuss, among many other things: itten Games Scythe Nova Luna Yubibo Fetching Fea…
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241. Financial Transformation Live: Planning a Successful Project
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51:40Send us your thoughts In this episode of Financial Transformation Live, host Hannah Munro shares what it really takes to deliver a successful finance system implementation. From preparing your team to managing risks and ensuring a smooth go-live, Hannah offers practical insights and lessons learned from real-world projects. You’ll learn: How to pre…
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Episode 9 - Our Top Ten Party Games and The Fellowship catch a cold
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1:11:41Welcome to the Podcast all about Board Games from Wales - Whose Game's That Jacket?! - Episode 9 Featuring: Davey Boyd, from Rules of Play (Cardiff & Bristol) Board Game Shops, and Phil Gardner, from the YouTube Board Game Channel, Fun with Boxes. In this episode we discuss, among many other things: Wedding bells with pop up shops Board Game Events…
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Gamescom ONL Post Show Review - Geoff Sh*ts The Bed
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1:00:57Gamescom ONL announced itself with a huge list of great games from RE9, Onimusha to COD Black Ops 9 but the reality was anything but enjoyable. This special episode recorded directly after ONL; Davey, Phil & Spence break down what went wrong and what (if any) gems gleamed out from the darkness. We hope you enjoy this special episode of the podcast.…
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Episode 8 - From This Vantage I can see your Castle Combo from here
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1:06:19Welcome to the Podcast all about Board Games from Wales - Whose Game's That Jacket?! - Episode 8 Featuring: Davey Boyd, from Rules of Play (Cardiff & Bristol) Board Game Shops, and Phil Gardner, from the YouTube Board Game Channel, Fun with Boxes. In this episode we discuss, among many other things: Vantage Beer festivals Extra salt / pepper Castle…
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240. AI in Finance: From Complex Workflows to Scalable AI Solutions with Tariq Munir
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59:55Send us your thoughts In this episode of CFO 4.0, host Hannah Munro talks with Tariq Munir, Managing Partner at Finspyr and author of Reimagine Finance, about how CFOs and finance leaders can lead successful transformation in the age of AI. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why transformation should be embedded in everyday finance work, not treated as…
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Episode 7 - Mastering your Dice predictions in Tenby
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59:55Welcome to a Podcast about Board Games - Whose Game's That Jacket?! Featuring: Davey Boyd, from Rules of Play (Cardiff & Bristol) Board Game Shops, and Phil Gardner, from the YouTube Board Game Channel, Fun with Boxes. From Wales! In this episode we discuss, among many other things: Board game predictions Tenby Hitster Bondage tape (And its not wha…
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Episode 119: Marvel Tokon Gameplay Breakdown Q1 Release?
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2:37:28Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls has had its first hands on event at Evo 25 and with it came a full breakdown of systems and mechanics that make the arc sys fighter standout from the competition! So how did these reveals stand with our fighting game aficionados Davey, Phil & Spence? We also cover: - Warner Bros have learnt nothing from Suicide Squad - B…
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239. PE Backed: The CFO’s Balancing Act Between Growth and Governance with Ian Pugh
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54:30Send us your thoughts In this episode of CFO 4.0, host Hannah Munro continues the Private Equity series with Ian Pugh, CFO at Precise TV. Ian shares his journey into private equity and reveals the realities of leading finance in a fast-paced, investor-backed business. In this episode, you’ll discover: The importance of trust with investors — and ho…
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Episode 6 - Ingenious Brewing in the Forest
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52:47Welcome to a Podcast about Board Games - Whose Game's That Jacket?! Featuring: Davey Boyd, from Rules of Play (Cardiff & Bristol) Board Game Shops, and Phil Gardner, from the YouTube Board Game Channel, Fun with Boxes. From Wales! In this episode we discuss, among many other things: Tabby McTat Beer, Hot Sauces & food festivals Forest Shuffle expan…
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238. CFO Stories | Cashflow, Credibility & Creative CFOs: Scaling Startups with Andrew Brummer
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43:20Send us your thoughts In this episode of CFO 4.0, Hannah Munro chats with Andrew Brummer, CFO at Distributed, about the realities of finance leadership in early-stage and high-growth businesses. From managing cashflow crises to building future-ready finance teams, Andrew shares lessons from his unconventional journey and startup experience. Topics …
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Welcome to a Podcast about Board Games from Wales - Whose Game's That Jacket?! Featuring: Davey Boyd, from Rules of Play (Cardiff & Bristol) Board Game Shops, and Phil Gardner, from the YouTube Board Game Channel, Fun with Boxes. In this episode we discuss, among many other things: Galactic Cruise Bus & Stop Culling your collection Terrorscape Tenb…
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Battlefield 6 is seemingly on the horizon with it's first official trailer and a bucket load of leaks giving all the key details away before they are officially unveiled. But is a brand new battle royale, current gen only battlefield enough to get those conveted 100m players EA are so desperate to gain and are Davey, Phil and Spence even interested…
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237. Finance Transformation Live - Transformation Troubleshooter
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50:42Send us your thoughts In this Transformation Troubleshooter edition of Financial Transformation Live, hosts Hannah Munro and Neil Lynchehaun tackle real-world finance transformation challenges shared by listeners. From project overload to spreadsheet sprawl, they offer practical strategies to help finance leaders navigate complexity with confidence…
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Welcome a brand new Podcast about Board Games from Wales - Whose Game's That Jacket?! Featuring: Davey Boyd, from Rules of Play (Cardiff & Bristol) Board Game Shops, and Phil Gardner, from the YouTube Board Game Channel, Fun with Boxes. In this episode we discuss, among many other things: Teaching Board Games Forest Shuffle Saashi & Saashi Fun with…
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Episode 117: Xbox Joins The War For Super Earth, Has Console Exclusivity Ended?
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2:27:15Super Earth has welcomed a brand-new faction to the battlefield… and it’s green. That’s right – Xbox is officially joining Helldivers 2 in August, and we’re here to break down what this historic move could mean for the future of console exclusivity. Is the age of platform wars over? Or are we just entering a new phase of the fight?In Episode 117 of…
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236. Mastering M&A | M&A Without Mayhem: Structure, Stakeholders & Surprises with Andy Mellor
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45:16Send us your thoughts In this episode of CFO 4.0, host Hannah Munro speaks with Andy Mellor, Fractional CFO at Summit 17 Ltd, about navigating M&A, preparing for financial events, and leading finance teams through high-growth environments. Key topics covered: Andy’s career journey and transition into fractional CFO work Structuring finance teams to…
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Welcome a brand new Podcast about Board Games from Wales - Whose Game's That Jacket?! Featuring: Davey Boyd, from Rules of Play (Cardiff & Bristol) Board Game Shops, and Phil Gardner, from the YouTube Board Game Channel, Fun with Boxes. In this episode we discuss, among many other things: The UK Games Expo (UKGE), held at the NEC in Birmingham, UK …
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235. First 100 Days as a CFO: Mastering the 60–90 Day Window as a CFO with Jeremy Earnshaw
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55:20Send us your thoughts In this episode of the CFO 4.0 Podcast, host Hannah Munro is joined by experienced CFO and executive coach Jeremy Earnshaw to explore one of the most critical – and often overlooked – phases of the CFO journey: the 60–90 day window. In this episode, we cover: How to assess and ensure data integrity before making strategic deci…
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Welcome to the very first pilot episode of a brand new Podcast about Board Games from Wales - Whose Game's That Jacket?! Featuring: Davey Boyd, from Rules of Play (Cardiff & Bristol) Board Game Shops, and Phil Gardner, from the YouTube Board Game Channel, Fun with Boxes. In this first episode we discuss, among many other things: Jigsaw's vs Board G…
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234. The CFO as a Storyteller: Making KPIs Count with Matt Topham
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53:22Send us your thoughts In this episode of CFO 4.0, Hannah Munro is joined by Matt Topham, Director of Practical CFO, to explore what makes a modern CFO truly effective—from KPIs to strategic decision-making. Key topics covered: Matt’s unconventional journey to CFO The realities of working as a fractional CFO and identifying clients ready for change …
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Welcome a brand new Podcast about Board Games from Wales - Whose Game's That Jacket?! Featuring: Davey Boyd, from Rules of Play (Cardiff & Bristol) Board Game Shops, and Phil Gardner, from the YouTube Board Game Channel, Fun with Boxes. In this episode we discuss, among many other things: Rules of Play Board Game Convention - RulesCon - held at The…
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Episode 116: Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls Dream Roster Pick
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3:02:59Tokon Fighters shocked the world upon its reveal, Capcom went to take a seat in the corner while Arc System Works and PlayStation received the keys to the Marvel mansion. With 8 characters announced in the initial reveal, it leaves a potential 16 characters on the table still to be announced… So who do we want? This episode Davey and Phil lay out t…
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233. Finance Transformation Live - Future Proofing your Finance Software Architecture
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45:08Send us your thoughts In this month's Finance Transformation Live host Hannah Munro explores how finance leaders can design scalable, resilient systems that adapt to change and support long-term growth. Key topics covered: The four pillars of future-proof finance architecture: data, APIs, expandability, and maintenance Why multi-dimensional data st…
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232. The Private Equity CFO | Myths, Mistakes & Misconceptions with Richard Sanders
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36:49Send us your thoughts In this insightful episode of the CFO 4.0 Podcast, host Hannah Munro is joined by Richard Sanders, Founder and Managing Partner at Sullivan Street Partners, for a no-holds-barred session of myth-busting in the world of private equity. This episode offers practical wisdom, experienced insights, and a refreshingly candid take on…
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231. The Fractional CFO Files | Mastering Financial Models & Fractional Life with Karl Lloyd
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42:44Send us your thoughts In this episode of CFO 4.0, host Hannah Munro speaks with Karl Lloyd, fractional CFO and founder of Lloyd Consulting Limited, about his transition from full-time finance roles to a portfolio CFO career. Karl shares practical insights from working across sectors like e-commerce, SaaS, and travel, and reflects on the realities o…
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230. CFO Stories | Strategic Growth in Creative Industries – A CFO’s Perspective with Karla Smith
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42:06Send us your thoughts In this episode of CFO 4.0, host Hannah Munro chats with Karla Smith, CFO at Ogilvy UK, about her unique path to CFO and how finance operates at the heart of a creative, people-driven organisation. Key topics covered include: Karla’s career journey from audit trainee to CFO How to succeed in senior finance roles with flexible …
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Episode 115: Summer Game Fest Predictions; Safe, Possible, Crazy
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3:29:54It's the best time to be a gamer, the E3 season of old. Summer Game Fest is around the corner and there’s plenty to be excited about, but what exactly will be shown? Well in this episode Davey, Phil and Spence put 3 predictions into the ether: a safe, a possible and a crazy. Will any of them come in… probably not, but we hope you’ll get hype with u…
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