Finance Leadership Blog

I read an interesting post from Justin Welsh who is a marketer and business owner whereby asking yourself 8 questions relatively regularly you can really transform your week.

I have implemented this ...

Every so often, as a Finance Director, you encounter something that doesn't quite add up. Maybe it's a disparity in the books, an oddity in a financial report, or perhaps an anomaly within the operati...

Let's face it: as Finance Directors or Finance Leaders, our commentary on management accounts can often seem like mere footnotes to the untrained eye.

But they're more than that, much more.

The comm...

As Leaders, we're often eager to jump right into the numbers and start building a meticulous budget. However, before we dive into our spreadsheets or open up our budgeting software, it's critical to f...

Refining your finance processes isn’t about being neat or organised. It’s about making sure the business can actually scale without the finance team becoming the bottleneck.

One of the biggest mistak...

Really pleased to release another Podcast Episode, with this one having a focus on leadership qualities in FDs and CFOs. In this episode, I talk to Guy Hutchinson from Startup CFO on his Podcast calle...

Ever wondered what a CFO does beyond just managing the finances and the finance team?

As many of you are either Founders or aspiring or new CFOs, it's time we unravel the broader role of a CFO in the...

Cost centre accounting is one of those topics that sounds technical, but the real issue isn’t the mechanics. Most finance leaders know what cost centre accounting is. The harder question is when to in...

Returning to work after a relaxing holiday can be both exciting (break from the kids!) and overwhelming. As a busy professional and leader, managing your to-do list effectively becomes crucial to e...

I don't know about you, but I remember when you would have at a minimum, a Team of 4 in your Finance Department. 

Accounts Payable as your entry level.  Another accounts role that could include payro...

As a qualified accountant working in a startup or fast-growth business, your role as a financial leader is essential. Your expertise in financial management and analysis makes you a valuable asset to ...

Product Market Fit is critical for startups and Fast Growth businesses, so I wanted to go through Product Marketing Fit ("PMF") in two sections.

First, what does PMF mean for the business as a whole?