S2, EP 9: James Plummer | Being an authentic leader and finding your passion

In this special episode of the podcast, [axr] Finance & Accounting recruiters, Kunal Gupta and Dave Goldbach sat down to talk all this jobs, market trends, skills in demand and more! It's packed full of insights, as they talk through what will be the top skills in demand for accountants in 2025 and what you can do to level up in your career and make your next career move, the right one! It's a fantastic listen - tune in now!  

Back by popular demand - our review of the [axr] 2025 Salary Guide! In this episode, Dave Goldbach & Kunal Gupta give you a deep dive into our latest salary guide, including: What to expect from Finance & Accounting roles in 2025 How we’ve categorised the salaries and what the numbers meanSkills in demand for 2025 for finance and accounting professionals   What we are looking for as recruiters when recruiting these roles and how we refer back to this guide  How to level up in your career and make great career decisionsIt's a great listen, so tune in now, and don't forget to download our 2025 salary guide here: https://bit.ly/2025-salary-guide

In the latest epsiode of [axr]'s 'How To' career series Amanda Dinte, Zara Church and Amelia Kettle sat down to share their top tips for resigning effectively. Highlights include: The main reasons why someone leaves a role, including: access to opportunities they are not getting in their current role, lifestyle factors, along with company culture and a misalignment with management. Advice they would give to people wanting to make a move and why it’s important to explore all your options first before taking that leap of faith. The best way to have that conversation with your manager if you have decided to leave – approach the conversation rationally and level-headed. Be prepared. How to navigate a counteroffer and what it really means.If you're looking to make your next move, listen in now for some great advice! 

In the latest epsiode of [axr]'s 'How To' career series, Nick Constain, Andrew Cannock and Kunal Gupta sat down to discuss what you can do to get yourself interview ready. Highlights include: First impressions matter Demonstrate your interest in the business – do your research Be authentic about who you are as a person, and your career historyThe best way to approach the strengths vs weaknesses question Using the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) or CAR method (Context, Action, Result) If you're looking to nail your next interview, tune in now! 

In the latest epsiode of [axr]'s 'How To' career series, Nick Constain, Amanda Dinte and Zara Church sat down to discuss the elements that make up a good resume and what will get you noticed. Highlights include: Keep it simple - don't overly complicate the message Treat your first page as your elevator pitch Context is important The value add to your resume is your achievements and how you measure those achievements Is a cover letter required? Get noticed online by optimising your LinkedIn profile - make sure it matches your resume. If you're looking to refresh your resume and get noticed, tune in now!

In this insightful chat of From Go to CFO, Kunal Gupta sat down with Vahistad Patel, Head of Commercial Finance and Control at Ausgrid to talk all things life and career. From humble beginnings at a small start up 20 years ago, to his current role at Ausgrid, Vahistad has had a very successful career. He talks about:The move from Mumbai to Australia and the opportunities it bought The keys to his success, including: volunteering for the difficult projects and going to places people fear to go. Why having leaders that give you the space to shine is critical for your own growth and development. The importance of building relationships across the organisation at all levels.Building a team that align to the vision and share the same curiosity and passion for what they do.It's a great listen, tune in now! 

In this episode of From Go to CFO, Nick Constain sat down with Andrew Walker, CFO for Sunnyfield Disability Services to talk about his transition from commercial organisations to for-purpose and what drives him. Key highlights include: Working at Woolworths and the importance of influencing - it was a big part of his role and shaped him to where he is today in a for-purpose organisation. Within an organisation, particularly in for-purpose, there is always a clash between hearts and minds and finances.The importance of building relationships and trust within an organisation can never be underestimated. How to explain financial concepts to non-financial people - taking them on the journey.Building rapport with and having open and transparent conversations with the Board is critical to your success as a leader within a for-purpose organisation. Creating a legacy - leaving an organisation in a better place than when it was received. It's an interesting listen, tune in now! 

In another insightful episode of From Go to CFO, Nick Constain sat down with Tim Peel, CFO for Scape, Australia's largest student accommodation provider. Tim has had a very impressive and interesting career and has achieved great successes in a short period of time. In this episode, he talks:   His international ‘yo yo’ career – moving from London to Sydney to London and back again.The university ‘milk round’ where all the big companies pitch different types of careers to to uni graduates.Leaving a corporate career to join a start up and scaling for growth – going from 4 employees to 800 in the space of 10 years. The importance of finding specialists for your team with skillsets that support each other and nurturing those skillsets as a leader. Why you need to be flexible as a CFO and have a broad skill set. Think broadly, be opportunistic in your approach. Check it out now! 

In this episode of From Go to CFO, Nick Constain sat down with James Plummer, CFO for City Chic Collective to discuss his career journey so far and what he has learnt along the way. James speaks with authenticity about the importance of backing yourself and having the confidence to step in into that next role, having good people around you championing and supporting you, finding your passion, being true to yourself and why the principles of running can serve you well in life and career! It's a very interesting listen, tune in now for some great insights. 

In this insightful episode of the podcast, Greg O'Shea sat down with powerhouse, Christina Katsibouba to discuss her career, key learnings and where to from here. Christina talks about her most recent role as CFO for The Star Entertainment Group, namely: The pressure that came with working for such a well-known company in a time when they were regularly in the news and there were complex challenges to manage / mediate.  The concept of 'imposter syndrome' and why you don’t need to go into a new role all-knowing and the importance of being able to grow and develop in your role.The skills you need to be successful as a leader in a high-profile organisation (namely: resilience, resourcefulness and agility).  Currently searching for her next opportunity, she also shared some amazing career advice, including the importance of having a positive attitude, giving things a go and having an open mind. It's an amazing listen, tune in now!