Manuel Nesta -Transformative Leadership: From Transactional Finance to Strategic Advisory

Episode notes

Join host Sumith and guest Manuel Nesta, a senior finance professional based in Perth, Australia. Manuel shares insights from his career journey and current role as CFO at Acquire, a software company specialising in natural resources and ESG compliance. Key points: The evolution of finance from transaction processing to strategic advisory Digital transformation and automation in finance departments How AI is revolutionizing financial processes and decision-making The growing importance of ESG reporting in the natural resources sector Leveraging finance expertise to drive business strategy and growth Mindset transformation needed when adopting new technologies Insights on the role of immigrants in Australia's finance sector Practical advice for aspiring accountants and finance leaders The conversation explores how finance functions are evolving from transactional roles to becoming trusted business advisors. Manuel discusses digital transformation in finance processes, the critical role of AI and automation, and the increasing importance of ESG reporting in driving better decision-making and strategic growth.