56. Insights from a Ship Owner's CFO: Role, Responsibilities, and Challenges [Thijs Vlaanderen]
Join us for an engaging podcast episode featuring Thijs Vlaanderen, CFO at Chemship BV, Thijs shares his experiences managing the finances of a Ship Owner with a fleet of stainless steel chemical tankers. Topics covered : 6:00 - Why a company needs a CFO 8:38 - Responsibilities of a CFO 9:34 - Financing a ship, loans... 17:00 - Internal audit 20:20 - CFO power in decision-making 22:17 - Financial skills and calculations needed 23:55 - All tasks of a CFO 24:48 - Typical path to becoming a CFO 35:23 - CFO lifestyle and remuneration 38:30 - Tips for starters in the industry The maritime vision social media and podcast link : https://linktr.ee/themaritimevision