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From Go to CFO
A Podcast for aspiring finance leaders looking to take that next step in their careers.
Hosted by the [axr] Recruitment & Search 3 amigos: Greg O’Shea, Kunal Gupta and Nick Constain, this podcast will give you a unique insight into what it takes to become a successful CFO.
Tune in as we speak to inspiring and successful CFOs from the [axr] network as they share their career journeys, how they got to be a CFO and what they learn along the way.
It’s the closest thing you’re going to get to delving into the mind of a CFO!
Episodes
22 episodes
S2,EP17: Skills in demand for 2025 with Kunal Gupta & Dave Goldbach
In this special episode of the podcast, [axr] Finance & Accounting recruiters, Kunal Gupta and Dave Goldbach sat down to talk all this jobs, market trends, skills in demand and more! It's packed full of insights, as they talk th...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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25:38
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S2, EP16: Discussing the [axr] 2025 Salary Guide with Dave Goldbach & Kunal Gupta
Back by popular demand - our review of the [axr] 2025 Salary Guide! In this episode, Dave Goldbach & Kunal Gupta give you a deep dive into our latest salary guide, including: What to expect from Finance & Ac...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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15:02
S2, EP 15: [axr] career advice | How to resign
In the latest epsiode of [axr]'s 'How To' career series Amanda Dinte, Zara Church and Amelia Kettle sat down to share their top tips for resigning effectively. Highlights include: The main reasons why someone leaves a role, inc...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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14:30
S2, EP 14: [axr] career advice | How to be interview ready
In the latest epsiode of [axr]'s 'How To' career series, Nick Constain, Andrew Cannock and Kunal Gupta sat down to discuss what you can do to get yourself interview ready. Highlights include: First impressions matter ...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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10:14
S2, EP 13: [axr] career advice | How to write a good resume
In the latest epsiode of [axr]'s 'How To' career series, Nick Constain, Amanda Dinte and Zara Church sat down to discuss the elements that make up a good resume and what will get you noticed. Highlights include: Keep it simple ...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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9:44
S2, EP 12: Vahistad Patel | Staying curious and positioning yourself for growth
In this insightful chat of From Go to CFO, Kunal Gupta sat down with Vahistad Patel, Head of Commercial Finance and Control at Ausgrid to talk all things life and career. From humble beginnings at a small start up 20 years ago, to ...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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29:23
S2, EP11: Andrew Walker | Transitioning from commercial to for-purpose
In this episode of From Go to CFO, Nick Constain sat down with Andrew Walker, CFO for Sunnyfield Disability Services to talk about his transition from commercial organisations to for-purpose and what drives him. Key highlights include:
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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32:06
S2, EP10: Tim Peel | start-ups, scaling for growth and successful leadership
In another insightful episode of From Go to CFO, Nick Constain sat down with Tim Peel, CFO for Scape, Australia's largest student accommodation provider. Tim has had a very impressive and interesting career and has achieved great su...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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27:36
S2, EP 9: James Plummer | Being an authentic leader and finding your passion
In this episode of From Go to CFO, Nick Constain sat down with James Plummer, CFO for City Chic Collective to discuss his career journey so far and what he has learnt along the way. James speaks with authenticity about the importan...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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14:59
S2 E8: Christina Katsibouba | navigating challenges, corporate pressure and staying positive
In this insightful episode of the podcast, Greg O'Shea sat down with powerhouse, Christina Katsibouba to discuss her career, key learnings and where to from here. Christina talks about her most recent role as CFO for The Star Enter...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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28:02
S2, EP7: Dave Newton | Learning to lead, getting out of your comfort zone and being kind to yourself
In this episode of From Go to CFO, Kunal sat down with former colleague (and neighbour) Dave Newton, Director of Finance, ANZ at HelloFresh, to talk all things career, leadership and self discovery. David shares his insights on:The ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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33:55
S2, EP6: Hari Viswanathan | building relationships, backing yourself and knowing your worth
In this episode of From Go to CFO, Kunal Gupta sat down with Hari Viswanathan to talk about his career to date and what it takes to be successful in the CFO role. Key insights included:Always be open to take on new challenges and pu...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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30:07
S2, EP5: Carolyn Beagley | life and numbers, career diversity and living your passion
In this insightful episode of From Go to CFO, Greg O’Shea sat down with Carolyn Beagley, Head of Commercial, Accent Group Limited to talk about life and numbers, her move from South Africa to Australia, her diverse career, working in the rag tr...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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23:30
S2, E4: Kate Denton | From Acting CFO to the Top Job
In this latest episode of 'From Go to CFO,' Greg O'Shea sat down with Kate Denton, Chief Financial Officer at Symbio to talk all things career, life and travel! Kate talks about her experiences working as the Acting CFO to stepping...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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27:28
S2, EP3: Georgia Coulston | working as a CFO in a male dominated industry
In this latest episode of From Go to CFO, Kunal sat down with Georgia Coulston, CFO for A W Edwards and president of the NSW Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction in Australia to talk all things finance, being a female le...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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34:37
S2, EP 2: Eden Skyring | Challenging the stereotypical view of a CFO
Tune in for a great chat between Nick Contain and Eden Skyring, CFO for Coombes Property Group as he shares the highs and lows of his career, moving out of chartered, working across diverse industries and stepping outside o...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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16:56
S2, EP1: Working with a recruiter - perspectives from a former finance professional | Kunal Gupta
In episode one of our newly relaunched podcast, From Go to CFO, Greg O'Shea sat down with Kunal Gupta, a Senior Finance & Accounting Recruitment Consultant from [axr], to talk all things finance and recruitment. Kunal is a form...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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20:30
S1, EP4 - Getting interview Fit with Greg Madden and Mike Dickson from [axr] recruitment & search
In this episode of Your Future in Finance, we are joined by our very own [axr] recruitment & search Directors, Greg Madden and Mike Dickson, who will chat about Getting Interview Fit. They will share insights and their experience with inter...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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41:31
Episode 12 - Jenny Kalogeropoulos - Lion
In this episode, we are joined by Jenny Kalogeropoulos, from Lion, as she shares her career journey and insights with our future finance leaders.Listen out as Jenny discusses with Rick Jacobson her top 3 tips for up & coming talent want...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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55:56
S1,EP3 David Mahony - Only About Children
How is the childcare industry coping with COVID19? In the next instalment, our Director, Greg O'Shea interviews David Mahony CFO for Only About Children on the challenges they faced during the peak of the crisis as a business and how their busi...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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9:06