In the Corporate Jungle with Rob Jackson: Taming Data Chaos
"You can’t fix the whole system by only fixing your part."
In this episode of It's Not All About The Numbers, hosts Chris and Mike chat with finance transformation expert and zookeeper Rob Jackson. They discuss the recurring cycle of corporate transformation trends, the inefficiencies of finance processes, and whether leadership priorities are the real barrier to change. Rob shares insights from his dual experience in enterprise finance and running the Welsh Mountain Zoo, highlighting the parallels between small businesses and large corporations.
The conversation also covers Elon Musk’s recent comments on government inefficiencies, sparking debate on whether his claims bring attention to finance transformation or spread misinformation. The episode wraps up with reflections on leadership, adaptability, and the need for continuous improvement over hype-driven transformation trends.
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“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 From challenging outdated corporate thinking to rallying finance leaders around a more connected, adaptable future, the founder of GENCFO is leading a quiet revolution in how CFOs and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 Chris believes the greatest risk to the profession is clinging to outdated norms, and that mindset and adaptability outpace any technological change.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.