A global perspective on the evolving role of the CFO and finance functions

Finance in 15

To kick off season two of Finance in 15, host Adam Boutros sits down with PwC Partner Marino Fremis and Helen Brand, the chief executive of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the global body for professional accountants. During the episode, Marino and Helen share their perspectives on some of the findings from the 2021 CFO survey conducted by the ACCA and PwC. They also share their insights about the importance of ESG investing moving forward, and what we can expect to see in the future with regards to the typical finance function and CFO role.

00:00- Adam’s introduction to Finance in 15 and Marino Fremis

01:51- Helen introduces herself and her role at the ACCA

03:05- Helen discusses the work she has been doing with CFOs in particular

05:04- Helen discusses some of the findings from the 2021 CFO survey

06:42- Marino shares his take on the survey findings

10:02- Helen discusses the role of ESGs in the future of finance

13:05- Helen shares her perspective on the future of the finance function and how she sees the CFO role evolving overtime

16:15- Helen and Marino share their final key takeaways from the survey

17:27- Adam’s closing thoughts and conclusions