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In this engaging episode of Treasury Truth or Dare, host Ernie Humphrey sits down with Matthew Harlan, Chief Treasury Officer at Nilus. Matthew reveals why Treasury is more than operational, it's strategic, entrepreneurial, and the ideal launchpad for broader leadership roles.

From karaoke dares to career reinvention, Matthew shares honest reflections on breaking into the C-suite, making Treasury education more accessible, and the overlooked importance of soft skills in a fast evolving financial landscape. This episode will inspire and empower you to own your Treasury journey.

Expect to Learn:

• Why Treasury is the “startup within the enterprise”
• The real power of informal authority in financial leadership
• What every Treasury professional should demand in 2025
• How to rebrand Treasury from within your company
• Networking tips that changed Matthew’s career
• Why soft skills are the next frontier of strategic Treasury

In Today’s Episode:

[00:00] - The surprising truth about Treasury's transferability

[01:15] - Meet Matthew Harlan & his path from Toast to Nilus

[02:30] - Why legacy TMS systems need a serious upgrade

[03:45] - Truth or Dare begins: Acting dreams & honest insights

[05:00] - Why no one chooses Treasury but everyone should

[07:15] - The underrated power of soft skills in a data driven world

[10:45] - What Matthew learned being on “the other side” at Nilus

[13:30] - Why Treasury is a training ground for CEOs

[16:15] - Strategic advice: Be more than a cost center

[18:15] - Who Matthew would take to a desert island (and why)

[19:15] - How networking saved Matthew's Treasury career

[21:45] - Matthew’s 3 wishes for Treasury professionals in 2025

[24:30] - Closing thoughts: Dare to be great in everything you do

Follow Guest Matthew Harlan:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-harlan-treasury/

Company Socials:

Website: https://www.nilus.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nilus-finance/

Twitter/X: https://x.com/Nilus_finance

Follow Host Ernie Humphrey on:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erniehumphrey/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ernest.humphrey.180

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humphrey.ernie/

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@TreasuryTruthorDare

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ernietlc

Email: [email protected]

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