The CFO Playbook · 2025-08-28 · 49 min
Download our checklist, 6 practices of a fulfilling Finance career Enter the competition today: What does it take to keep a finance function firmly on track in one of the UK’s most asset-heavy industries? In this episode of The CFO Playbook, David McClelland is joined by Funto Agbeniga, Head of Finance at GB Railfreight, to explore her intentional career journey and the leadership lessons she’s picked up along the way. From her early days at KPMG, to roles at Unilever and the charitable sector, Funto has made purposeful stops along the way - each one shaping how she drives transformation and keeps momentum in her career. Listeners will gain a firsthand look at how finance powers GB Railfreight’s operations - from keeping contracts on the right track and managing the life cycle of heavy-duty assets, to balancing short-term reporting with the long-haul view of strategy. Funto shares how she’s helped her team move from number-crunching to true business partnering, ensuring finance always has a seat at the table when critical decisions are made.
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