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The Transition From Treasury to CFO with Topi Jokiranta

The Transition From Treasury to CFO with Topi Jokiranta

FromThe Treasury Career Corner


The Transition From Treasury to CFO with Topi Jokiranta

FromThe Treasury Career Corner

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Length:
55 minutes
Released:
Jan 24, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

For some, treasury isn’t a lifelong career. It can be a springboard to a variety of different positions. And, on this episode of The Treasury Career Corner, a previous guest tells us the story of how treasury set him up for his new role.We are joined by Topi Jokiranta, CFO of Rettig Group. He first featured on the show in 2019 and re-joins this update episode to tell us what he’s up to now.Topi shares some excellent tips, highlighting the emphasis on ownership in small treasury teams, the differences between working for public and private companies, and how he transitioned from Head of Group Treasury to CFO in 2021. Plus, he provides some superb advice on why treasurers should try new things.Topi Jokiranta, joined the firm in 2013. His previous roles at Rettig Group included Treasury Manager and Head of Group Treasury. Before Rettig Group, Topi worked internationally in various Treasury roles at Cadbury Plc, Diageo Plc, Tesco Plc and Carestream Health Inc.Topi holds an MBA from Aalto University Executive Education (Helsinki, Finland) and AMCT certificate from The Association of Corporate Treasurers (UK).On the podcast we discuss…Topi’s career to dateHow technology can support the future of treasuryPros and cons of working for a public and private companyWhy you should try new things in treasuryUpdates on his careerTopi’s transition from treasury to CFOYou can connect with Topi Jokiranta on LinkedIn.Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury? Whether you’ve recently graduated, or you want to search for new job opportunities to help develop your treasury career, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you in your search for the perfect job. Find out more here. Or, send us your CV and let us help you in your next career move!If you’re enjoying the show please rate and review us on whatever podcast app you listen to us on, for Apple Podcasts click here! If you’re interested in learning more about the fundamental pillars of treasury, download my free Corporate Treasury eBook by clicking here!
Released:
Jan 24, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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In this weekly podcast I interview Treasury professionals from across the globe about their treasury careers. I talk to them about their roles, how they built their careers, where they are now and where do they see both themselves and the treasury profession developing. Other areas we talk about include; -Career highlights and lowlights -Where they got their big break -What they see as key to their success -Where do their careers go from here? -What do they see as the future of the Treasury profession As a treasury recruitment company, we also explore treasury talent issues and what they believe is the future for treasury profession?