286. The New CFO: What Does It Really Take to Step Up Into the CFO Role? with Nicola Horton

In this episode of CFO 4.0, host Hannah Munro is joined by Nicola Horton, Principal at the CFO Centre, to explore what it really takes to step up into the CFO seat and thrive once you're there Nicola draws on her own journey from financial controller to CFO, including leading a business turnaround in her first CFO role, as well as nine years spent coaching finance leaders through that same transition - sharing practical lessons on everything from building the right team to nurturing bank relationships that take years to earn trust. In this episode we cover: Why starting a CFO role at a new company can be easier than an internal promotion The most common gap when people step up: letting go of the detail and thinking strategically How to build trust with your bank long before you need their support Why "the right team" matters more than almost anything else How to bring a reluctant owner-manager or board on side with bigger decisions Nicola's advice for making the most of your first 100 days in a new CFO role Links mentioned: Nicola's Linkedin Learn more about The CFO centre Explore other CFO 4.0 Podcast episodes here. Subscribe to our Podcast!