The Modern Scaleup CFO: The Skills and Behaviours of High-Impact CFOs
The expectations of CFOs in venture-backed scaleups have changed. Today, the role goes far beyond owning the numbers. The best CFOs are commercial partners to the CEO, trusted voices in the boardroom, and key drivers of growth, strategy, and operational performance.
Join us for breakfast and an honest conversation with CFOs who have built, scaled and led exits within venture and private-equity backed startups & scaleups.
We’ll explore the skills, behaviours, and leadership qualities that set standout CFOs apart, from financial and strategic expertise to the emotional intelligence and influence that earn a true seat at the table.
Who this event is for
This session is designed for aspiring CFOs in venture-backed scaleups, and would therefore suit current VPs of Finance, Finance Directors or Heads of Finance looking to step up into a future CFO role.
What we will cover during the event
Beyond the numbers: the expanding scope of the modern CFO
Board-level credibility: how to earn influence with investors and the chair
CEO Partnership: becoming the operational right hand
Building the Team: hiring and developing finance talent
Exit and IPO readiness: how to prepare the business and yourself
AI in Finance: practical use cases for the finance function
Guest Speakers
We’re excited to be joined by an exceptional lineup of guest speakers with first-hand experience scaling high-growth businesses and shaping modern finance leadership:
Sophie Corby | CFO at BeZero Carbon
Daniel Vogel | CFO at Cognism
Tracy Sambrook | CFO at Amino24i
Andrew Parker | CFO at Evolv AI