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GrowCFO Show

Kevin Appleby
CFO
Finance Leadership
Artificial Intelligence
Finance
Change Management
Fractional CFO
Growcfo
Leadership
Generative AI
AI In Finance
Communication Skills
CFO Role
Imposter Syndrome
Mentoring
Work-Life Balance
Confidence
Finance Transformation
Risk Management
Mergers and Acquisitions
Corporate Finance

The GrowCFO Show is the podcast produced for finance leaders by finance leaders

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Recent Guests

Darren Cran
CEO, AccountsIQ
AccountsIQ
Episode: #286 What CFOs Should Do Next: CFO Mindset 2.0, Darren Cran, CEO, AccountsIQ
Jason Brisbane
Founder of Finhelm
Finhelm
Episode: #285 How AI Is Turning Finance Into a Probability Game, Jason Brisbane, Founder, Finhelm
David Hudson
Group Financial Controller, Empiric Student Property PLC; former GrowCFO Future CFO program participant
Empiric Student Property PLC
Episode: #284 How to Step Into the CFO Role When You’re Not Ready, David Hudson, Group Financial Controller, Empiric Student Property PLC
Rishi Oberoi
Deputy CFO and CAO, Varo Bank
Varo Bank
Episode: #283 How to Build a Finance Function That Scales for 5+ Years, Rishi Oberoi, Deputy CFO and CAO, Varo Bank
Rob Nicholls
Fractional CFO, Board Advisor, and mentor
GrowCFO mentoring team
Episode: #282 How to Build a High-Income Fractional CFO Career with Rob Nicholls, GrowCFO Mentor
Michael Pytel
Technology Leader at VASS with advisory focus for CFOs on AI in finance and ERP
VASS
Episode: #280 What Every CFO Should Know Before Implementing AI, Michael Pytel, Technology Leader & Director, VASS
Ian Goodkind
Chief Financial Officer, Smarsh
Smarsh
Episode: #278 The Skills Missing When You Step Into a CFO Role, Ian Goodkind, Chief Financial Officer, Smarsh
David Tuck
Co-founder and CEO at Mayday
Mayday
Episode: #277 How CFOs Scale to $100M+ Without Leaving Xero, David Tuck, Founder, Mayday and Kate Hayward, Managing Director UK, Xero
Kate Hayward
Managing Director UK, Xero
Xero
Episode: #277 How CFOs Scale to $100M+ Without Leaving Xero, David Tuck, Founder, Mayday and Kate Hayward, Managing Director UK, Xero

Host

Kevin Appleby
Host of GrowCFO Show, focusing on finance leadership, mentoring, and practical strategy for CFOs and finance leaders.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 39 ratings
  • Great Business and Entrepreneurship podcast!

    Podchaser
    5
    Ademola Isimeme Odewade
    8 months ago
  • The Go-To Podcast for Finance Leaders

    The GrowCFO Show is a masterclass for finance professionals who want to sharpen leadership, strategy, and growth mindset. Kevin Appleby has a gift for creating insightful and engaging conversations that bring real value to the finance community. I had the privilege of joining as a guest, and the experience was excellent from start to finish. Kevin’s professionalism and thoughtful approach made the discussion impactful and enjoyable. Highly recommended for CFOs, finance leaders, and entrepreneurs... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TheKingDemsPodcast
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Great fun once again!

    It was a privilege to be invited on the show once again. Kevin is a great host enabling the conversation to flow seamlessly. Very topical subject too. Hope listeners enjoy!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Baz Bed
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Fun and Engaging

    Kevin is such a great host and is skilled at drawing out pertinent information. Thank you for having me on the show. I had a truly amazing time discussing the NFP sector’s uniqueness. Thank you for creating a space to help amplify its voice. To every finance leader in the NFP sector, remember you are more than a numbers person, you are a mission enabler. Keep showing up with clarity and driving trust through transparency. Thank you again Kevin!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Olaide Olunloyo
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Informative and fun

    Kevin is a great host and achieves a great balance between making the talks informative for the finance audience, and making them fun with his curiosity and playful questions!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PokemonPugPeople
    United Kingdoma year ago

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The conversations balance technical depth with engaging storytelling.
Guests come from diverse finance backgrounds and share real-world experiences.
Hosts deliver practical, actionable insights for finance leaders.
Listeners appreciate mentorship-focused and governance-oriented discussions.

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#285 How AI Is Turning Finance Into a Probability Game, Jason Brisbane, Founder, Finhelm
Q: What does this open up for an FP&A team?
It changes the game by allowing probability around the key forecast assumptions, enabling continuous revision of likelihoods as new information comes in, and turning variances into actionable learning rather than failures.
#284 How to Step Into the CFO Role When You’re Not Ready, David Hudson, Group Financial Controller, Empiric Student Property PLC
Q: What do you think is the biggest change for you as a result of doing the program?
He notes increased confidence, a stronger personal brand, and a network that he actively maintains, which together support his ongoing career progression toward a genuine CFO role.
#284 How to Step Into the CFO Role When You’re Not Ready, David Hudson, Group Financial Controller, Empiric Student Property PLC
Q: How did you find that cohort worked?
He highlights collaboration, varied experiences, and the boardroom-style challenges as key benefits of the peer cohort, accelerating his development.
#284 How to Step Into the CFO Role When You’re Not Ready, David Hudson, Group Financial Controller, Empiric Student Property PLC
Q: How prepared did you feel?
He explains initial confidence built through the GrowCFO program and succession planning, including involvement in the GrowCFO path and the takeover context that shaped his readiness.
#284 How to Step Into the CFO Role When You’re Not Ready, David Hudson, Group Financial Controller, Empiric Student Property PLC
Q: David, tell me a little bit about you and that journey.
David describes starting in auditing, moving into industry with property groups, and rising through roles to become group financial controller in a FTSE 250 company, ultimately navigating a takeover and preparing for a CFO position.

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What is GrowCFO Show about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, practitioner-focused show for finance leaders that regularly features CFOs, finance executives, and mentoring experts. Episodes explore topics like AI in finance, brand value in exits, nonprofit finance, scaling startups, and data-driven valuation, all framed around real-world challenges, governance, and leadership. Listeners are likely drawn to actionable insights, strategic finance leadership, and mentorship opportunities, with a consistent emphasis on improving team performance, governance, and measurable business value. A notable strength is the blend of hands-on financial guidance with broader business and tech context, making it helpful for both aspiring and established finance leaders considering career growth, organizat... more

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Recent guests on GrowCFO Show include:

1. Darren Cran
2. Jason Brisbane
3. David Hudson
4. Rishi Oberoi
5. Rob Nicholls
6. Michael Pytel
7. Ian Goodkind
8. David Tuck

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