94. CFO Stories: Balancing the need for high growth with regulation in a start-up FinTech with Rajesh Gupta


Joining Hannah Munro on this week’s episode of the CFO 4.0 Podcast is Rajesh Gupta, CFO of OakNorth Bank!

With a wealth of experience building and leading finance teams, Rajesh talks to Hannah about the challenges he’s faced when trying to grow a finance team in a volatile environment and a highly regulated industry.


  • How OakNorth does strategic planning well
  • Balancing the need for growth and talent in a start-up
  • The importance of hiring people who think differently
  • What diversity in all its forms can bring to a finance team
  • Rajesh’s top tips for new CFOs

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