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238. CFO Stories | Cashflow, Credibility & Creative CFOs: Scaling Startups with Andrew Brummer
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In this episode of CFO 4.0, Hannah Munro chats with Andrew Brummer, CFO at Distributed, about the realities of finance leadership in early-stage and high-growth businesses. From managing cashflow crises to building future-ready finance teams, Andrew shares lessons from his unconventional journey and startup experience.
Topics covered include:
- Andrew’s unique path from event management to CFO
- Building lean, scalable finance functions for startups
- Managing cashflow challenges with creativity and clarity
- The strategic role of FP&A in early-stage businesses
- Navigating investor relationships across VC and PE
- Advice for new CFOs on due diligence, early wins, and adding value fast
Links mentioned:
- Andrew's Linkedin
- Learn more about Distributed
- Explore other CFO 4.0 Podcast episodes here.
- Subscribe to our Podcast!
Chapters
1. Introduction to CFO 4.0 Podcast (00:00:00)
2. Andrew's Journey to CFO (00:01:21)
3. Tackling Cash Flow Challenges (00:04:47)
4. Building a Scalable Finance Function (00:13:50)
5. Working with Private Equity Backers (00:20:13)
6. Managing Growth and Creating Realistic Forecasts (00:25:30)
7. Biggest Challenges as a CFO (00:29:45)
8. Adding Strategic Value Beyond Finance (00:36:06)
9. Advice for New CFOs (00:39:09)
247 episodes
Manage episode 498372007 series 3457329
In this episode of CFO 4.0, Hannah Munro chats with Andrew Brummer, CFO at Distributed, about the realities of finance leadership in early-stage and high-growth businesses. From managing cashflow crises to building future-ready finance teams, Andrew shares lessons from his unconventional journey and startup experience.
Topics covered include:
- Andrew’s unique path from event management to CFO
- Building lean, scalable finance functions for startups
- Managing cashflow challenges with creativity and clarity
- The strategic role of FP&A in early-stage businesses
- Navigating investor relationships across VC and PE
- Advice for new CFOs on due diligence, early wins, and adding value fast
Links mentioned:
- Andrew's Linkedin
- Learn more about Distributed
- Explore other CFO 4.0 Podcast episodes here.
- Subscribe to our Podcast!
Chapters
1. Introduction to CFO 4.0 Podcast (00:00:00)
2. Andrew's Journey to CFO (00:01:21)
3. Tackling Cash Flow Challenges (00:04:47)
4. Building a Scalable Finance Function (00:13:50)
5. Working with Private Equity Backers (00:20:13)
6. Managing Growth and Creating Realistic Forecasts (00:25:30)
7. Biggest Challenges as a CFO (00:29:45)
8. Adding Strategic Value Beyond Finance (00:36:06)
9. Advice for New CFOs (00:39:09)
247 episodes
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