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FP&A Unboxed Podcast: The Leadership Shift in Startup Finance for CFOs

budgeting finance leadership Jul 03, 2025

Really please to chat to Tejas Parikh on his podcast, "FP&A Unboxed" recently.  The episode was released this week.

In this podcast, I share the three things that matter most when you're overwhelmed, under-resourced, and expected to lead. Whether you're a Finance Manager, newly promoted Head of Finance, or stepping into your first CFO role, you’ll get clear, practical guidance on how to show up as a strategic leader,  not just the person doing the numbers.

We talk about:

  • Why mindset matters more than job title

  • The shift from “doing” to “leading”

  • How to communicate with founders and the board without the fluff

👉 Listen here on Spotify

👉 Listen here on Apple

 

Want to become a confident, strategic finance leader in a startup within the next 12 months? Here’s your plan:

  1. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for weekly practical tips and real talk about startup finance leadership.

  2. Read my book Financial Leadership Fundamentals to get clear on what’s expected of you and how to show up as a leader.

  3. Join the Financial Leadership Fundamentals course to fast-track your growth with structure, support, and strategy that works in the real world.

 

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