Finance Leadership Blog

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...

We're diving into an aspect of small business accounting that can make a big difference: cost centre accounting.

You may be wondering, is cost accounting necessary to properly manage a company? The s...

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?

There are many different career paths for accountants and many different ways that you can become a Finance Director or CFO for a start-up or fast growth business.

One route is to start at audit firs...

Some business books can be a little dry.... dare I say it, a little boring.

And if you agree with me and struggle to read / listen to an audiobook, then this "Never split the difference" book,  may c...

Starting a new job in a new industry as a finance leader can be a daunting task, but it also presents a great opportunity to make an impact.

If you're moving to a Startup or Fast growth business for ...

I have worked for fast growth and start-up businesses since 2006 and I probably will for the rest of my career.

I have found that they all have a very unique culture being founder led and fast paced....

This isn't a new topic and changes over the last few years have seen finance teams dramatically different to what they were just 5 years ago (Accounts Payable clerk anyone?!). 

However, with the laun...

I don’t know about you, but now in early 2023, I’m not preparing for as many big fundraising rounds as I was this time last year.

However, I’m still preparing for top-up rounds and discussing fundrai...