E13 - In conversation with a CFO

In this episode of HR, Unfiltered, Dean Corbett and Sue O’Callaghan are joined by CFO Sam Park to explore what commercial HR really looks like from a finance perspective. Sam shares how great recruitment and thoughtful organisational design directly impact financial performance, why people issues show up clearly on the P&L, and what makes a people strategy credible at executive level. The conversation tackles common myths about CFOs, the dangers of process over pragmatism, and why headcount isn’t always the answer to performance gaps. Expect straight-talking insights, practical examples, and a candid look at what CEOs and CFOs really say about HR when it isn’t in the room. Essential listening for HR leaders who want genuine influence at the executive table. If you’re keen to connect with this People-loving CFO, you can do so on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samjpark?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app  And as always, if you’d like to ask questions, comment, get in touch or get help from the team behind HR, Unfiltered, you can do so at www.sopeople.co.uk. Finally, don’t forget to check out our accompanying article here at https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/hrunfilteredpodcast/