21st September, 2026
ChatCFO Podcast
The First 90 Days as a CFO: No Induction Period in Private Equity
Jas Burston shares what the first 90 days really demand from a private equity CFO, from earning trust quickly to rebuilding the finance operating model.
About Jas Burston and Go City
Jas Burston is CFO of Go City, a private equity-backed travel business. She has spent more than 15 years building her finance career with brands including TK Maxx, Domino’s and TUI before moving into her first CFO position.
Her experience gives her a clear view of the shift from a PLC environment into private equity. She discusses rebuilding her team’s operating model within weeks, earning a new CEO’s trust, balancing cash with EBITDA and developing the curiosity needed to lead as AI changes the shape of finance teams.
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