CFO Thought Leader

Jack Sweeney has been doing this since 2014, and it shows. With over 1,200 episodes under his belt, CFO Thought Leader is arguably the most prolific podcast in the CFO space, and the depth of his guest roster reflects that. Each episode is a one-on-one interview with a sitting or former CFO, and Sweeney has a genuine talent for pulling out the personal career story behind the title. You get to hear how someone went from an entry-level finance gig to running the numbers for dLocal or Nintex. The format is refreshingly consistent: roughly 40 to 60 minutes of conversation that traces the guest's path to the C-suite. Sweeney asks the kind of questions that get people talking about the decisions that actually mattered, not just the polished LinkedIn version. Recent episodes have tackled scaling in complex global markets, navigating carve-outs, and what he calls "decision velocity" as a competitive advantage. What sets this apart from other CFO interview shows is the sheer volume of perspectives. Because Sweeney has talked to so many finance leaders across industries and company sizes, you start to see patterns in what makes certain CFOs effective. The episodes are numbered in the 1,100s now, so there is a massive back catalog to mine. It holds a 4.6 rating from 123 reviews on Apple Podcasts. If you are a finance professional thinking about your next move, or a sitting CFO looking to benchmark your own approach, this is the archive you want access to.