torq.partners finance podcast
The podcast for anyone who wants to rethink finance
Together with guests from the world of finance, we regularly discuss real-world challenges, smart tools, and best practices from our day-to-day consulting work.

The latest episode
ERP is dead. Who's in charge of finance now? With Martina Porubcova from Light
Why do companies stick with their ERP systems, and what changes when AI suddenly makes switching easy?
6.10.2026

Meet the host
Alina Nauen
MANAGING PARTNER
Alina Nauen is a managing partner and the host of the torq.partners Finance Podcast. Drawing on her experience in various finance leadership roles, she knows what matters most to CFOs, founders, and finance teams—and asks the questions that really matter.
All Episodes

ERP is dead. Who's in charge of finance now? With Martina Porubcova from Light
Why do companies stick with their ERP systems, and what changes when AI suddenly makes switching easy?
6.10.2026

How do I build a finance team? The 3-Zone Model.
Why most financial structures aren't put in place until it's already too late — and how things can be done differently.
15.9.2026

Build or Buy: When Is It Worth It to Have an In-House AI Team?
Why would a debt collection service provider choose to start its own AI company instead of purchasing off-the-shelf tools?
25.8.2026

How much AI can your finance team handle?
Just how much does the level of AI maturity among finance teams actually vary in Germany, France, and the UK?
4.8.2026

How does job sharing work for the CFO role?
Shared Leadership in Finance: Not a Part-Time Model, but a Strategy.
21.7.2026

What can modern treasury achieve? With André Reimers from Embat
Using AI in Treasury: From Account Balances to Real-Time Liquidity Management.
30.6.2026
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