248. Automation in Motion: How Finance Keeps Getting Faster and Smarter with Daniel Healey
Update: 2025-10-28
Description
In this episode of CFO 4.0, Hannah Munro talks with Daniel Healey, Group FD at Direct Heating Group, about building a finance function that never stands still.
Also covered in this episode:
- From manual processes to a fully automated, scalable finance team
- How to prioritise automation projects and prove ROI to stakeholders
- Overcoming resistance and redefining finance’s value beyond transactions
- Using automation to free capacity for strategic, value-add work
- Why continuous improvement beats perfection in transformation
- Daniel’s practical tips for starting small and scaling smart with automation
Links mentioned:
- Daniel's Linkedin
- Learn more about Direct Stoves
- Learn more about Flue & Ducting
- Learn more about Direct Fireplaces
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