Finance Leadership Blog

Becoming a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is as much about cultivating your mindset as it is about upskilling and improving your professional capabilities.

It’s a common misconception that confidence ...

As we are starting to see artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries, a pressing question pops up for finance professionals:

Will AI replace accountants?

The simple answer is no – but wit...

Risk is inherent in any business venture, as founders well know. Some risks are palpable and even thrilling when expanding into new products or markets. However, when it comes to cash and treasury,  r...

Data is one of those topics everyone agrees is important, but very few startups actually get right.

And when it goes wrong, it doesn’t just slow things down. Poor data can derail fundraising, undermi...

Let’s be honest: trust isn’t something you get just because you’re nice or have a good idea.

When you're new,  whether you're a founder, finance lead, or just joined a startup, people will be sceptic...

As the festive season is upon us, I want to extend my warmest wishes to those who celebrate – Merry Christmas! I hope this period allows you some well-deserved rest and relaxation.

This year, instead...

As 2024 approaches, start-ups and small businesses are poised to adapt and thrive amidst dynamic shifts in the business landscape.

The insights from various sources indicate a period of significant c...

As a finance professional, whether you're training to become a CFO or already a Finance Director, continual personal and professional growth is a key part of your role.

Jack Canfield's "The Success P...

If you’re leading finance in a startup or scale-up, here’s a simple strategy that boosts financial literacy, improves decision-making across teams, and increases your visibility as a strategic leader....

Updated 2026.
For startups and scaleups, extending cash runway is still one of the biggest priorities. Costs are higher than they were a few years ago, fundraising takes longer, and investors expect fi...

As a leader, communication is one of the most important aspects of your role, especially when it comes to board reporting.

The purpose of a board meeting is to inform, engage, and facilitate decision...

The venture capital landscape has shifted, and it hasn’t shifted back.

The period of cheap money is well behind us. Interest rates are higher, fundraising takes longer, and investors are far more sel...