Finance Leadership & Sustainability in Africa — Budgeting, ESG, and Climate Risk for CFOs

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Future CFO

Ebrima Sawaneh

12 episodes

4 days ago

At the Future CFO podcast, we are dedicated to empowering aspiring CFOs, finance professionals, and students with the knowledge and skills they need to excel in their careers. Each episode is designed to provide practical insights, expert advice, and actionable tips that you can apply immediately in your professional life. Join us as we explore the dynamic world of finance and accounting and discover how you can turn your aspirations into reality. Subscribe to the Future CFO podcast on your favorite platform, and don't forget to visit our website at futurecfo.info for more

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Finance Leadership & Sustainability in Africa — Budgeting, ESG, and Climate Risk for CFOs

Future CFO

59 minutes 28 seconds

1 week ago

Finance Leadership & Sustainability in Africa — Budgeting, ESG, and Climate Risk for CFOs

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: www.futurecfo.info

• Guest & partnership inquiries: futurecfo.info