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Why Every Aspiring CFO Needs a Seat at the Leadership Table finance career finance leadership imposter syndrome relationships Nov 28, 2024

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...

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5 steps to Navigating the CFO Path in a Startup or Scale-Up finance career finance leadership Nov 14, 2024

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,...

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Time Management Hack for Aspiring CFOs: The Eisenhower Matrix finance leadership strategy time management Aug 29, 2024

New and aspiring CFOs need robust time management techniques to stay ahead, particularly within start-ups and scale-ups where you can easily spend your whole time fire-fighting.

One powerful tool...

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The Role of a CFO in Product Development in 5 steps finance leadership relationships start-ups & fast growth businesses strategy tech Aug 22, 2024

As part of business partnering and setting operational goals or priorities as a finance leader - understanding how to challenge the business or what your role is when reviewing the product and tech...

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Building Confidence as a New CFO in Start-ups finance career finance leadership imposter syndrome Aug 15, 2024

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...

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Building a High-Performance Finance Team in Start-Ups and Scale-Ups finance leadership hr Aug 08, 2024

Creating a high-performance finance team is pretty important for the success of start-ups and scale-ups.  As well as your career and success as a finance leader.

It's very much about short...

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Networking Tips for Future Finance Leaders finance career finance leadership imposter syndrome relationships Jul 18, 2024

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,...

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How Finance Leaders Help Founders Create Effective Pitch Decks finance leadership founders fundraise start-ups & fast growth businesses strategy Jun 20, 2024

Creating a compelling pitch deck for a start-up is critical for obtaining capital investment.

As a finance leader, your role extends beyond crunching numbers; and you can contribute to creating a...

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Cross-Departmental Teamwork: 5 Key Leadership Tips finance leadership hr relationships Jun 13, 2024

When a start-up is in it's infancy, collaborating between departments is quite easy - as generally the departments are just one person and there is almost a friends & family like culture.

When...

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Dealing with Underperforming Staff in Your Finance Team finance leadership hr May 30, 2024

As a leader of a finance team, dealing with underperforming staff can be one of the most challenging parts of your role. 

It's also the most time-consuming, especially if done right and for...

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Navigating Change Management: A Guide for Aspiring CFOs finance leadership relationships strategy May 24, 2024

Change is an inevitable part of any business, especially in the fast-paced world of start-ups and scale-ups. As an aspiring CFO, understanding and having the skills to implement a change...

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Strong Leaders Always Lead with Problem-Solving Value finance leadership strategy May 16, 2024

Developing your leadership skills within a start-up or scale-up not only has to do with helping making strategic decisions, but it's also about problem solving.

As an aspiring or new CFO, honing in...

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