#272 How to Move from Finance Leader to CFO, Richard Turner, GrowCFO Mentor

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.entry-img img{ display:none !important; } .single .hentry .entry-img{ display:none !important; } The transition from Finance Leader to Chief Financial Officer is one of the most significant and demanding career moves in finance. While technical excellence, financial control, and operational discipline form a strong foundation, stepping into the CFO role requires a fundamental shift in mindset. It is not simply a promotion—it is a move from managing finance to leading the enterprise. The CFO becomes the strategic partner to the CEO, the external face of finance, and a key voice with investors, boards, and stakeholders. In this episode, Richard Turner , GrowCFO Mentor and Certified Transition Coach, draws on more than four decades of international finance leadership across 15 sectors and multiple countries. He explains how adaptability, humility, and curiosity enable successful transitions between industries—and why these same qualities are essential when progressing from FD to CFO.