Inside BFSI is a UK-based podcast brings you real conversations with ACCA members working across the UK’s Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance sector. In each episode, we speak with members at different career stages to hear their stories, insights, and explore the big issues shaping the sector today.
Episodes
Episode 1: Forging your own path with Becky Glover FCCA
In this episode, we sit down with Becky Glover, CFO at Mazuma, to explore her unconventional journey into the finance profession. From starting out as a 17 year old apprentice to becoming a finance leader, entrepreneur, and passionate advocate for women in leadership, Becky shares how curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to create her own opportunities have shaped her career. We dive into the evolving role of technology in finance, the importance of continuous learning, and why the sector must innovate to attract and retain the next generation of talent.
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About Becky Glover
Becky Glover FCCA serves as Chief Financial Officer at Mazuma and is a multi-award-winning qualified ACCA professional. Her career spans roles across biotech, software, and insurance, giving her broad experience in fast moving, tech driven environments. Over the past decade, she has focused on supporting business growth by harnessing data to inform strategic decisions.
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Episode resources
- Join the ACCA Financial Services Community on LinkedIn
- Explore the ACCA FS Hub for resources, events, and opportunities to stay ahead
- Connect with Becky Glover on LinkedIn
- Connect with host Laura Reay on LinkedIn
Episode 2: Redesigning finance and payroll with Varun Monteiro FCCA
In this episode, Varun Monteiro, CEO at Finity, shares how his ACCA training and experience across the business helped him execute a management buyout, scale and exit his first company, and build a payroll and HR tech business with a clear vision.
We explore how AI, real-time payments, and open finance are transforming finance roles, why leaders must manage complexity rather than control, and how the BFSI sector can shift from risk avoidance to risk intelligence to support entrepreneurship and non-linear careers.
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About Varun Monteiro
Varun Monteiro FCCA is the CEO and founder of Finity, an HR and payroll technology company reshaping how organisations onboard, pay, and reward their people. A qualified ACCA accountant and adviser on the ACCA Financial Services Panel.
Over the past decade, he has led global teams as COO and CFO, focusing on automation, process improvement and scaling businesses while improving operational efficiency and reducing costs. A digital innovator and natural relationship builder, Varun specialises in HRTech, post-deal support, business process outsourcing, product and project management, and financial planning and modelling.
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Episode resources
- Join the ACCA Financial Services Community on LinkedIn
- Explore the ACCA FS Hub for resources, events, and opportunities to stay ahead
- Connect with Varun Monteiro on LinkedIn
- Connect with host Laura Reay on LinkedIn
Episode 3: Navigating opportunities in financial services with Vinay Handa FCCA
In this episode, we speak to Vinay Handa FCCA, Finance Control Manager at The AA, to explore how an ACCA qualification can open doors to global careers and leadership roles. Vinay reflects on how a planned 12-month sabbatical in Australia turned into six years of professional growth, taking him from corporate accountant to finance leader. He shares what really changes when you step into senior roles, how technology, AI and ESG are reshaping financial services, and why networking and staying curious are essential for building a long-term career in the sector.
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About Vinay Handa
Vinay Handa is a senior finance leader with more than 25 years of experience across the financial services sector. An FCCA member, Vinay has built an international career, including six years working in Australia between 2006 and 2012. Alongside his professional roles, he is an active contributor to the ACCA community, serving on the ACCA UK Financial Services Sector Panel for the South East, hosting ACCA Link Up events in Surrey, and speaking at ACCA Advantage events.
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Episode resources
- Join the ACCA Financial Services Community on LinkedIn
- Explore the ACCA FS Hub for resources, events, and opportunities to stay ahead
- Connect with Vinay Handa on LinkedIn
- Connect with host Laura Reay on LinkedIn
