202. Resilience, Leadership & Cash Flow Mastery with Tom Miller

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In this week’s episode of CFO 4.0, host Hannah Munro sits down with Tom Miller, Finance Director at Illuma Technology, to discuss the critical role of finance leaders in both crisis management and everyday operations. From navigating the challenges of COVID-19 to mastering cash flow and cost control, Tom shares invaluable lessons that every finance professional can apply.

Key topics include:

• Discover how Tom’s journey from big four training to startups shaped his approach to the CFO role.
• Insights on building resilience and demonstrating leadership during the volatile COVID-19 period.
• Learn Tom’s strategies for ensuring cash flow stability
• Practical advice on negotiation with suppliers, landlords, and even tax authorities to maintain financial health.
• Explore Tom’s methods for enforcing cost discipline and incentivising budget adherence within the organisation.
• How finance can be more approachable, service-oriented, and add strategic value across the organisation.

Links mentioned:

• Tom's Linkedin
• Learn more about Illuma Technology
• Tom's Book Recommendation: Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It By Chris Voss

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1. The Future of Finance (00:00:00)

2. Leadership and Cash Flow Management (00:08:49)

3. Effective Negotiation and Cost Control (00:21:36)

4. Effective Cost Control Strategies (00:31:56)

5. Approachability, Value, and Negotiation (00:39:17)

6. Financial Transformation Consultancy Success Story (00:51:52)