In a recent episode of Finmo’s podcast, produced in collaboration with Money 20/20, titled "Bringing Treasury Back to Sexy," host Danny Levy sat down with our CEO, David Hanna, to explore what CFOs need in today’s global environment, and why treasury management is stealing the spotlight in 2025. Once a quiet, back-office function, treasury is now a strategic powerhouse driving finance automation and reshaping global finance operations. With economic uncertainty,
rapid digitization, and a shifting CFO tech stack, companies are rethinking cash flow, liquidity, and risk management. This blog unpacks the episode’s key insights, revealing why the treasury function is having its moment and how finance leaders can seize the opportunity.

Why Treasury Is the New Star of Finance

Treasury used to be the unsung hero - handling cash, mitigating risks, and ensuring liquidity without much fanfare. But as David explains, the role has evolved. Treasury today is no longer just about balancing the books; it’s about strategic decision-making. With real-time treasury insights and finance automation tools,CFOs and treasurers are now becoming advisors to the leadership, forecasting with precision and unlocking capital for growth. In this podcast, we unpack how forward-looking CFOs are using automation, cash visibility tools, and embedded intelligence to turn treasury into a competitive advantage.

Insight: Companies that invest in treasury management platforms now can turn liquidity into a weapon, outpacing competitors stuck in outdated processes.

Automation Is Redefining Finance Operations

One of the episode’s standout points is how finance automation is transforming the CFO’s role, freeing up time from manual processes and enabling faster, data-backed decisions. New treasury management platforms integrate with ERP
systems, automate reconciliations, and provide real-time visibility into cash positions. This shift frees CFOs to focus on strategy, like optimizing working capital or hedging against currency fluctuations. Several Finmo customers have significantly reduced costs and improved productivity by automating treasury workflows and gaining real-time treasury insights.

Insight: Automation isn’t just efficiency. It's a gateway to agility, letting firms adapt to market shifts instantly.

From Fragmentation to Flow

A key discussion point was the shift from siloed systems to integrated treasury management platforms. When data is fragmented, CFOs struggle with delayed decisions and inconsistent reporting. But with the right platform, teams can move from reactive to proactive, gaining control of cash, risk, and capital in one place. This is the new reality of the modern CFO tech stack—purpose-built for flexibility, speed, and global scale.

Insight: Today’s treasury is powered by integration. And integration powers intelligence.

Collaboration Is the Future of Treasury

Treasury’s shift from siloed function to collaborative hub is a game-changer. David explains that treasury management now involves cross-functional teamwork, aligning with procurement, sales, and even IT to optimize cash flow.
Modern treasury platforms enable this by offering shared dashboards and real-time insights accessible to multiple stakeholders. The podcast highlights how this collaboration is critical for finance operations in 2025, especially for global firms navigating complex regulations and violating markets.

Insight: Treasury’s new role as a connector across departments makes it central to driving organizational success.

Why Now Is the Time to Rethink Treasury

Treasury is no longer a “nice-to-have”. It’s a strategic force shaping the future of finance. As finance teams navigate volatility, rising rates, and global expansion, the old ways of managing cash and risk just don’t cut it. With CFOs under pressure to deliver more impact with fewer resources, making it critical to modernize legacy systems and unlock real-time treasury insights.

Ready to make treasury sexy at your organization? Explore Finmo’s treasury platform and start transforming your CFO automation today. Listen to the full episode on Spotify for more insights!

For Spotify see: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7do2blrKfa371m45gSMbku?si=OdGXqWYkSK65FH3BxcoMCg
For Apple see: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bringing-sexy-back-to-treasury-changing-perceptions/id1509494511?i=1000709853141