In this thought-provoking episode of CFO Talk, host Steve Rosvold sits down with Tariq Munir—Managing Partner at Finspyr and author of the upcoming book Reimagined Finance: The CFO’s Leadership Playbook in the Age of AI, Data, and Digital. Together, they dive deep into the evolving skill set every modern CFO needs to thrive in today’s rapidly changing digital landscape.
Many founders believe that so long as the monthly budget balances, they’re on solid footing. But business doesn’t move monthly — it moves weekly (even daily in some very fast-paced industries). Suppliers get nervous on Tuesday, not at month-end. A cash shortfall on week 9 won’t show up on your P&L until it’s too late.
The discourse around Artificial Intelligence continues to evolve at a breathtaking pace, with Agentic AI emerging as the next frontier in business transformation. For CFOs, this offers both unprecedented opportunities and significant challenges in harnessing this advanced technology. As Chief Financial Officers navigate the complexities of digital transformation, understanding and strategically adopting Agentic AI is no longer optional; it’s an imperative to maintain relevance and drive tangible business value.
Many businesses think they need more data. In reality, they need less. But, it needs to be more relevant, more timely, and more actionable.
Dashboards are often overly complex, packed with 20+ metrics in an effort to cover all bases. Instead of offering clarity, they create noise. When everything is important, nothing is. Teams glance at the numbers but don’t act on them. Or worse, they don’t trust them.
At some point, every business owner thinks about an exit - whether that’s selling to a third party, transitioning to the next generation, or bringing in an investor. The key to getting the best valuation isn’t just about revenue or profitability; it’s about building a business that runs smoothly, generates predictable cash flow, and doesn’t rely too much on you.
