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244. CFO Stories: Acquisitions, Due Diligence & Building Trust with Charlotte Crowley

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In this episode of the CFO 4.0 Podcast, host Hannah Munro sits down with Charlotte Crowley, CFO at Altano, to explore her journey through finance leadership, acquisitions, and the challenges of integrating companies without losing their culture.

Charlotte shares her unique career path — from starting in advertising and PR to working in boutique firms, McKinsey, and private equity-backed businesses — and reflects on what she’s learned along the way.
🔑 In this episode, you’ll discover:

  • Charlotte’s journey from economics graduate to CFO at Altano
  • How to balance startup agility with professionalising finance processes
  • First-hand lessons from acquisitions, private equity, and integration
  • The pressures of due diligence — and how to prepare for them
  • Why people, trust, and communication matter more than just the numbers
  • Charlotte’s top advice for new and aspiring CFOs

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Chapters

1. Welcome to CFO 4.0 (00:00:00)

2. Charlotte's Journey to CFO (00:01:09)

3. Private Equity Experience (00:06:00)

4. Balancing Structure and Agility (00:09:52)

5. Leading Through Acquisitions (00:13:42)

6. Acquisition Strategy and Integration (00:23:00)

7. Preparing for Due Diligence (00:34:01)

8. Key Learnings and Final Advice (00:42:47)

247 episodes

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Manage episode 507990088 series 3457329
Content provided by Hannah Munro. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Hannah Munro or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

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In this episode of the CFO 4.0 Podcast, host Hannah Munro sits down with Charlotte Crowley, CFO at Altano, to explore her journey through finance leadership, acquisitions, and the challenges of integrating companies without losing their culture.

Charlotte shares her unique career path — from starting in advertising and PR to working in boutique firms, McKinsey, and private equity-backed businesses — and reflects on what she’s learned along the way.
🔑 In this episode, you’ll discover:

  • Charlotte’s journey from economics graduate to CFO at Altano
  • How to balance startup agility with professionalising finance processes
  • First-hand lessons from acquisitions, private equity, and integration
  • The pressures of due diligence — and how to prepare for them
  • Why people, trust, and communication matter more than just the numbers
  • Charlotte’s top advice for new and aspiring CFOs

Links mentioned:

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Welcome to CFO 4.0 (00:00:00)

2. Charlotte's Journey to CFO (00:01:09)

3. Private Equity Experience (00:06:00)

4. Balancing Structure and Agility (00:09:52)

5. Leading Through Acquisitions (00:13:42)

6. Acquisition Strategy and Integration (00:23:00)

7. Preparing for Due Diligence (00:34:01)

8. Key Learnings and Final Advice (00:42:47)

247 episodes

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