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An overview of Xero Accounting Software management accounts reporting start-ups & fast growth businesses tech Jun 27, 2024

Within the Financial leadership Fundamentals Program, I'm often asked about Xero and how to use it.  

Generally, I'm asked by accountants who have moved sideways from either Audit /...

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Leadership skills and upgrading your Finance Function finance leadership reporting time management May 03, 2024

Are you running your finance function like a small town, local business or like a professional corporation?

Are you spending all your precious time just getting through your task list? Or are you...

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Sales vs Finance numbers: How to ensure you have one version of the truth finance leadership kpis management accounts reporting Mar 22, 2024

Have one set of numbers is the dream, isn't it?!

I don't think I have ever started working with a start-up or scale-up that doesn't have issues with this topic.  And it generally sits with the...

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Updated Finance Tech Stack Recommendations: March 2024 reporting tech Mar 14, 2024

Every six months, we review and update the Finance Tech stack and Finance software recommendations.

The last update we did was back in September 2023 and so we're back.  

There have been...

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Elevating Your Finance Career: The Strategic Value of your Foundation finance career finance leadership management accounts reporting Feb 22, 2024

I was speaking to a founder earlier this year - who was complaining about their prior Chief Financial Officer who was asked to leave the business.  Yikes.

This CFO wasn't asked...

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Unlocking the Power of Data in Finance Teams reporting tech Jan 12, 2024

In today's data-driven world, finance teams are sitting on a goldmine of data.

But are we using this resource to its full potential?

Below, I look at the critical role of data in finance,...

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Crafting Effective Board Reports: A Guide for Startup CFOs founders management accounts reporting Nov 17, 2023

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...

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