The New F*Word (F for Fractional Finance)

Welcome to The New F*word – the podcast exploring the rise of Fractional CFOs (yes, that F-word 😉) and how they’re reshaping cash flow, financial strategy, and business growth.*We challenge outdated financial reporting and focus on forward-thinking, modern finance strategies that drive real results.Each episode features finance pros, business leaders, and Fractional CFOs sharing practical insights, real-world stories, and actionable tools to help you improve cash flow, make smarter financial decisions, and scale your business.I’m Colin Hewitt, your host and co-founder of Float (Cash Flow Forecasting). I’ll also share lessons I wish I’d known as a young entrepreneur navigating finance and cash flow.👉 Tune in to The New F*Word and learn how to take control of your cash flow, optimise financial strategy, and stay ahead in business.* newfword.substack.com

The New F*Word (F for Fractional Finance) is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 43 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts The New F*Word (F for Fractional Finance), a business show with 43 episodes published.

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  What Fractional CFOs Really Do For Growing Businesses with Alison Bolt

  Mar 19, 202629 minS0

  <p>In this episode of The New F*Word host Colin Hewitt sits down with Alison Bolt, a CIMA-qualified CFO, to unpack how fractional finance can help founders build stronger businesses, make better decisions, and avoid costly mistakes as they scale.</p><p>What You’ll Learn:</p><p>* How to transition from tactical finance work to strategic advisory</p><p>* Why copy-and-pivot beats original ideas when building your fractional practice</p><p>* How to build a scalable fractional model around three interconnected services</p><p>* Why chemistry with your clients matters more than size</p><p>* The real value of...

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  The CFO Skill Nobody Teaches: Coaching and Human Leadership with Alastair Manson

  Mar 5, 202634 minS0

  <p>In this episode of The New F*Word host Colin Hewitt sits down with Alastair Manson, Fractional CFO at Flinder, to discuss why the human side of leadership is where real value gets created, how coaching can unlock your teamțs potential, and the practical strategies to shift command-and-control to collaborative leadership.</p><p>What You’ll Learn:</p><p>* Why technical excellence alone won’t keep you at the table</p><p>* How to shift from ‘telling’ to ‘coaching’ without losing control</p><p>* The three non-negotiable relationships every CFO must master</p><p>* How to spot when your fixed mi...

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  How Fractional CFOs Actually Add Value with Jonathan Rosenzweig

  Feb 19, 202637 minS0

  <p>In this episode of The New F*Word host Colin Hewitt sits down with Jonathan Rosenzweig, Fractional CFO at OpenExchange, to break down how the fractional CFO role differs from a traditional CFO seat and why fractional CFOs are reshaping how growing companies build financial clarity.</p><p>What You’ll Learn:</p><p>* How to know when you actually need a fractional CFO vs. a full-time hire</p><p>* Why your financial narrative must pass the one-sentence test</p><p>* The critical importance of alignment across every stakeholder</p><p>* How to balance long-term vision with tactical flexibility</p>...

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  Greatest Hits: Cash, Clients, and the Secrets Behind Growing Businesses

  Feb 5, 202642 minS0

  <p>In this greatest hits episode, The New F*Word, host Colin Hewitt, along with Karen Reyburn, Kevin Jacobs, and Michael Wood, pulls together three themes that keep showing up in growing businesses: human-first advisory, cash discipline, and the hidden cost of ‘big system’ upgrades.</p><p>What You’ll Learn:</p><p>* Why fractional CFOs are reshaping how SME businesses think about money</p><p>* How to connect authentically with clients to uncover their real pain points</p><p>* The critical difference between cash flow forecasting and the gut-feel approach most businesses rely on</p><p>* How to talk to cli...

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  How Laura Taylor Built a £1M+ Firm That Won The Advisory Game

  Jan 22, 202648 minS0

  <p>In this episode of The New F*Word host Colin Hewitt sits down with Laura Taylor, Founder of Empowered by Cloud and architect of the RITMOS methodology, to discuss why accounting firms remain stuck in outdated service delivery models. And, more importantly - what it actually takes to transition from compliance work to genuine advisory partnerships that drive real business value.</p><p>What You’ll Learn:</p><p>* Why virtual FD services fail to scale</p><p>* The compliance trap that kills advisory</p><p>* How to position advisory so price objections disappear</p><p>* The rhythm framework th...

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