279. How AI, Demographics and Change Are Reshaping Finance Careers with Clive Webb

In this episode of CFO 4.0, Hannah Munro is joined by Clive Webb, Head of Business Management at ACCA, to discuss ACCA's report Career Paths Reimagined exploring how careers in finance are being reshaped by AI, demographics, and shifting expectations of work, and what CFOs need to do now to prepare their teams for the future.In this episode, they cover:The eight key drivers reshaping careers in accountancy and financeWhy the UK's ageing population and declining birth rate mean we'll all need to work longerHow AI and automation are shifting organisations from a "pyramid" to a "diamond" structureWhy curiosity is the standout skill for the human-machine era The balance of technical skills vs soft skillsPractical advice for CFOs on developing talent pipelines and rethinking assumptions Links mentioned:Clive’s LinkedinLearn more about ACCACareer Paths Reimagined reportExplore other CFO 4.0 Podcast episodes here.Subscribe to our Podcast!