As the role of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) continues to evolve, the need for a strategic approach to talent management has become increasingly crucial. In today's rapidly changing business landscape, finance leaders must focus on financial performance and ensure their teams are equipped with the skills and mindset to navigate future challenges.

A sustainable talent management strategy is key to building a pipeline of skilled professionals committed to the organization's long-term success. Just what those strategies are is why we are here today.

In this PodChats for FutureCFO, we are joined by Vignesh Kannan, vice president, of business process services with the Everest Group.

1.       How real is the talent crunch in the finance function (can you regionalise to Asia)?

2.       Why do we struggle with talent acquisition and retention (particularly post-pandemic)?

3.       What new skills/behaviours will be needed in the finance function? (answer: storytelling)

4.       To what extent will tech, data, and compliance skills impact the talent crunch?

5.       Name a proven strategy to creating a balanced approach in recruiting, onboarding, training and up-skilling finance talent. 

6.       Should finance leaders encourage experimentation among finance teams and do so without introducing friction or uncontrolled risks? 

7.       Name an effective approach for the finance team to collaborate on finance talent management with HR.

8.       What advice to share for finance leaders/professionals for the coming years?