In this episode of The New F*Word, host Colin Hewitt is joined by Frank Overtoom, a seasoned commercial finance leader with experience across industries, continents, and high-pressure environments. Together, they explore what it really takes to lead financial strategy when decisions carry weight, how the role of the fractional CFO continues to evolve, and how working internationally has shaped Frank’s approach to modern financial leadership.

What You’ll Learn:

* What financial leadership looks like in high-stress environments

* How the role of the fractional CFO has changed in recent years

* Why judgement and perspective matter as much as technical finance skills

* How international experience shapes modern leadership approaches

* What businesses should expect when bringing in senior financial leadership

* How experienced CFOs stay effective across different industries and stages

Frank Overtoom is a multi-lingual, board-level commercial finance leader with experience across technology, retail, pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods. He has lived and worked internationally and is known for leading financial strategy in complex, high-pressure environments. Frank currently works as a fractional CFO across a portfolio of businesses, supporting leadership teams with strategic clarity, commercial judgement, and calm decision-making as they navigate growth and change.