The (Very Late) Morning After the Night Before: A Look Back at the GENCFO Awards
“It’s not just an event — it’s a watering hole for progressive finance leaders.”
In this special episode, Chris and Mike reflect on the GENCFO Awards held at London’s iconic Ministry of Sound. Still nursing a hangover, Chris talks us through why the event exists, how it's grown, and what it means to the community. From the original idea of celebrating unsung finance heroes to the logistics of transforming a dancefloor into a high-energy awards night, they pull back the curtain on what makes the night so unique — and why it matters.
Mike flips the script and interviews Chris about the meaning behind the event, the importance of peer recognition, and how the awards have become a motivational tool for teams across the UK. The pair also give special mention to Octopus Energy’s payroll team and Jaguar Land Rover’s ongoing commitment to growth and learning. It’s a feel-good episode about community, celebration, and remembering to say thank you.
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Author
“Chris Argent isn’t here to play by finance’s old rulebook - he’s here to rewrite it.” From challenging outdated corporate thinking to rallying finance leaders around a more connected, adaptable future, the founder of GENCFO is leading a quiet revolution in how CFOs and finance leadership work, think, and influence. Chris Argent, founder of GENCFO, is a finance leader redefining the role beyond business partnering. A self-described “reluctant accountant,” he’s built a global community for progressive accounting and finance leaders who value connection over competition and action over tradition. Chris believes the greatest risk to the profession is clinging to outdated norms, and that mindset and adaptability outpace any technological change. His work champions leaders who turn new ideas into real-world change, blending people-centred strategies with new ways of working and technology. In conversations, he challenges, provokes, and inspires - proving that the future of finance belongs to those ready to lead it together.