246. Close Faster, Decide Better: Process, People, and the Right Tech with Grow CFO's Kevin Appleby
Update: 2025-10-07
Description
Host Hannah Munro sits down with Kevin Appleby, host of the Grow CFO Show, to share hard-won lessons from finance transformation projects. From failed demos to faster closes, they explore how CFOs can avoid common pitfalls and deliver real value.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- How to approach system selection with scenarios and use cases, not just feature lists.
- Why keeping solutions simple and phased prevents failure points.
- The importance of engaging naysayers and building super users for adoption.
- Why benefits come from people and process changes, not just technology.
- Practical lessons for faster month-end closes and smarter procurement processes.
- How CFOs can communicate with boards, influence decisions, and choose the right timing for go-live.
Links mentioned:
- Kevin's Linkedin
- Learn more about GrowCFO
- Join the Grow CFO community
- Discover more with Anchor Customer Story
- Explore other CFO 4.0 Podcast episodes here.
- Subscribe to our Podcast!
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