223. First 100 Days as a CFO: What to Get Right from Day One with Jeremy Earnshaw

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Send us your thoughts This episode kicks off our new CFO 4.0 series exploring the first 100 days in a CFO role. Host Hannah Munro is joined by experienced CFO and coach Jeremy Earnshaw , who shares practical, battle-tested guidance on navigating the critical first 30 days in a new CFO position. Key topics covered Making a strong first impression and shifting from finance specialist to strategic leader Why liquidity is non-negotiable and how to validate cash flow assumptions early How to uncover hidden issues in the balance sheet and financial controls Engaging with stakeholders and building credibility across the business Leading your team with clarity, consistency and high expectations Common missteps new CFOs make and how to avoid them Links mentioned: Jeremy's Linkedin Learn more about Clarendon Executive Coaching and Mentoring Explore other CFO 4.0 Podcast episodes here .