Within start-ups and scale-ups, many founders are also first-time CEOs, working through their roles with excitement but often lacking prior leadership experience.
In such
...Here you'll find insights, trends and tools to help you excel as a finance leader.
When people hear “CFO,” they assume you’re sitting at a desk, crafting high-level financial strategies, overseeing a strong finance team, and working on investor re...
Transitioning into the role of a CFO in a start-up is both exciting and demanding. If I could go back and give my past self some advice before making...
This week's interview was with Alan Hayward on his career journey and challenges with moving from large corporations to being a finance leader in a start-up.
Most professionals at some point consider...
The shift from Financial Controller to Finance Leader is one of the most significant steps in a finance career. Personally, I found this much more extreme and challenging than going from a junior unq...
The role of a finance leader in a startup or scale-up is far from the back-office number-crunching stereotype of the past.
Today, the Startup CFO is a part of the leadership team, actively shaping th...
Advancing to the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in a startup or scale-up environment requires more than just financial expertise.
It’s a dynamic road that calls for adaptability, strategic thi...
If you're aiming to become a CFO, one of the most powerful assets you can have is a mentor.
A mentor not only provides guidance, but they can also help you develop leadership skills, navigate tricky ...
Stepping into the role of CFO in a start-up can be daunting, but building confidence is key to thriving in this position. Here are some strategies to help you establish yourself as a confident leader:...
Balancing life and study while aiming to become a CFO in a start-up can be challenging but achievable with the right strategies.
It's also worth highlighting that even if you get a CFO role, your lea...
Networking is worthwhile for those of you who are both pursuing a finance careers and hoping to land a Chief Financial Officer job.
Effective networking can open doors to new opportunities, provide i...
Are you a Finance manager or Finance leader in a start-up or scale-up, wanting to take a course like Financial Leadership Fundamentals but unsure how to ask your founder to fund it?
This can be quite...
DISCLAIMER: All information included in these blog posts are Alysha Randall's opinion. She is not the reader's accountant, tax advisor, lawyer, CFO or director and therefore should not be considered advice.
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