CFO Bookshelf

Mark Gandy reads over 90 books a year. That fact alone tells you something about the person behind CFO Bookshelf, and it explains why this podcast feels different from the typical finance leadership interview show. Instead of talking to CFOs about their careers, Gandy sits down with authors who have written about finance, pricing, marketing, operations, leadership, and organizational health. The result is a podcast that expands how finance leaders think, not just what they do. With 259 episodes in the catalog, the show runs weekly and episodes clock in at 45 minutes to just over an hour. Gandy is known for being extraordinarily well-prepared. He does not just skim the book jacket. He reads the whole thing and comes in with questions that surprise even the authors. Guests have noted his ability to pull out insights they had not considered highlighting themselves. Recent episodes have featured conversations about corporate crisis management, the psychology of superperformance, and even the niche world of stock exchange memorabilia. That range is part of the appeal. You never quite know what topic will come up next, but it always connects back to how finance leaders can think more broadly. The show holds a 4.8 rating from 32 reviews on Apple Podcasts, and Gandy actively engages with listeners on LinkedIn. If you are a CFO who believes that the best leaders read widely and think across disciplines, this show was built for you. It is not about spreadsheets and forecasts. It is about the ideas that make great finance leaders interesting to talk to.