Finance Leadership & Sustainability in Africa — Budgeting, ESG, and Climate Risk for CFOs
Future CFO · 2025-10-27 · 59 min
Episode notes
In this episode, we unpack how finance leaders can steer sustainability while protecting performance: budgeting for ESG, climate stress testing in financial models, policy readiness in The Gambia, and practical career paths for accountants in sustainability. We also talk stakeholder value, green financing, and why mentorship is a career multiplier for young professionals. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:22 Finance, leadership & sustainability 01:04 Career journey to Head of Finance & sustainability focus 06:15 SOE readiness for IFRS S1/S2 & ESG 09:12 Why ESG reporting matters 14:11 Banking risk lessons & ESG screening 20:00 Climate stress tests for CFOs 26:32 Policies companies should plan for 32:38 Sustainability careers for finance pros 38:08 Prioritizing E vs S vs G in Africa 42:27 Awareness & education 53:37 Mentorship advice 59:16 Closing Resources • Courses & CPD: • Guest & partnership inquiries: futurecfo.info