Finance Leadership Blog

In the latest episode of the CFO 4.0 Podcast, Hannah Munro chats with Alysha Randall, a seasoned portfolio CFO at Fast Growth Consulting Limited. Alysha shares her journey from the corporate...

I thought I would go through this topic in two parts.

The first part is written by ChatGPT.  I just asked it the question on how CFOs should use it.

The second part is written by myself and...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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"...

I have been discussing the future of accounting and implementing software over the last couple of weeks.

If you haven't had a chance, you can read: 

• "Are robots going to take over my job" and...

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, having a the right software tools has become more important than ever.

For larger businesses this generally means finding and implementing a huge...

Post ChatGPT there has been much discussion on AI replacing all our jobs. 

If the changes in accounting software over the last 5 years is anything to go by, I think that it will certainly...

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...

Working for a startup or fast growth business can be both exciting and challenging.

I have worked for one of the largest companies in the world and many, many startups and fast growth businesses. I...