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The CFO Show
Hosted by Vena · business · EN
About this Podcast:
With today's increasingly challenging business conditions, finance leaders are taking on more responsibilities and facing more change than ever. Join Vena’s CFO Melissa Howatson for The CFO Show, a monthly podcast featuring interviews with forward-thinking finance and business leaders. Get timely commentary on today’s biggest issues in business, hear from finance leaders on how their work is transforming their organizations and get practical advice for ushering your finance team into the future. The CFO Show isn’t just a podcast; it’s your forecast for the future of finance. thecfoshowpodcast.com
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What is The CFO Show about?
With today's increasingly challenging business conditions, finance leaders are taking on more responsibilities and facing more change than ever. Join Vena’s CFO Melissa Howatson for The CFO Show, a monthly podcast featuring interviews with forward-thinking finance and business leaders.
Who hosts The CFO Show?
The CFO Show is hosted by Vena. The show has published 91 episodes to date.
What has The CFO Show covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Global Growth, Integration and AI: Lessons from Grant Thornton’s CEO" (10 June 2026, 41 minutes), "How CFOs Build Resilient Careers: Lessons from Banking, M&A and GoFundMe" (6 May 2026, 42 minutes), and "Business Agility in Finance: How CFOs Can Thrive in Volatility and Uncertainty" (7 April 2026, 27 minutes).
How often does The CFO Show publish?
The CFO Show publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 32 minutes across 91 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The CFO Show?
Booking probability for The CFO Show is 23%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The CFO Show requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The CFO Show's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch The CFO Show?
The strongest fits for The CFO Show are Accounting, Tax & Payroll. The CFO Show has a business audience.
About the host
Vena hosts The CFO Show, a business podcast with 91 episodes published.
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May 6, 202642 minThe path to becoming a CFO is rarely linear. In today’s environment of constant change, finance leaders are expected to move between strategy, operations, and capital markets while developing the judgment needed to...
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Dec 16, 202528 minFinancial consolidation has long been treated as a “back-office necessity,” but in today’s complex, data-dense businesses, it’s becoming a strategic engine. Craig Schiff , Founder and CEO of BPM Partners joins...
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Nov 18, 202532 minCareer growth isn’t always a straight line, and sometimes the biggest leaps come from taking a step sideways. Troy Anderson , Chief Financial Officer at Kelly , shares the defining moments, pivotal...
Episode #84
How AI Is Reinventing Enterprise Finance
Nov 4, 202524 minAI promises efficiency, automation, and smarter decision-making, but for large enterprises, the journey is far more complex than simply adopting the latest tool. In this episode of The CFO Show, Rajat Bahri , CFO...
Episode #83
The Hidden Power of Procurement
Oct 21, 202523 minProcurement is no longer just about cutting costs. It’s about creating value, building partnerships and helping finance teams make smarter, faster decisions. On this episode of The CFO Show, Aaqil Kassamali...
Oct 7, 202531 minIn this episode, Brookfield Residential CIO Brandon Sharp joins host Melissa Howatson to share his unique career journey and to reveal why tighter alignment between finance and IT drives true transformation. ...
Sep 23, 202530 minHow do you scale finance operations to keep pace with a business that’s doubling in size every few months? In this episode of The CFO Show , Carta CFO Charly Kevers shares how he has navigated constant change while...
Sep 9, 202535 minERP migration can make or break your finance function. From outdated systems to cloud-based solutions, the stakes are high, and the risks are real. In this episode of The CFO Show , Melissa Howatson, CFO of Vena...
Aug 26, 202523 minWhat does it take to lead a high-growth company through economic uncertainty, while still innovating for the future? Larry Roseman , Chief Financial Officer of Thumbtack , joins us to explore the modern finance...
Episode #78
What Makes a Top-Tier Private Equity CFO?
Aug 12, 202559 minStepping into a PE-backed CFO role? You're not just signing up for financial reporting; you're stepping onto a burning platform. Scott Engler , CEO & Co-founder of Sync Executive Partners , sits down to discuss...
Jul 29, 202539 minAre you leveraging the full potential of strategic finance in your annual planning process? In this episode of The CFO Show , Igor Stelea, Director of Strategic Finance, Analytics & Business Transformation...
Jul 15, 202535 minWhat if the secret to financial agility lies in reimagining the relationship between FP&A and Controllership? Tom Seegmiller, CFO at Texada Software , returns to explore the transformative power of aligning FP&A...
Jul 1, 202534 minAre you leveraging AI to its full potential in your finance department? In this episode, we dive into the practical application of AI in finance with Anton Medvedev , former Senior Product Manager at Vena and...
Jun 17, 202539 minIn this episode, host Melissa Howatson welcomes Steve Browning , VP of Data Privacy and Corporate Security at Vena , and Kaz Takemura , Managing Director of FP&A Technologies at Modelcom , to explore how finance teams...
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Megha Parekh
Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer of the Jacksonville Jaguars, Jacksonville Jaguars
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Brian Krause
Chief Revenue Officer, Community First Solutions
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Stacy Brown
Director of Innovation and Professional Learning, National Newspaper Publisher Association
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