Introduction In today's fast-paced professional world, it often feels like there's never enough time in a day to accomplish everything on our to-do lists. We've all attended courses and seminars on time management, and many of us have tried the urgent and important...
In today's competitive business landscape, finance professionals need to do more than crunch numbers; they need to become invaluable business partners. If you're looking to enhance your finance career and excel in your role as a Finance Business Partner (FBP), here...
In the ever-evolving landscape of finance, it's easy to get swept up in the excitement of data-driven analytics. We often hear that the future of finance lies in harnessing the power of data, but let's take a moment to reconsider that notion. Here's the issue at hand:...
In the world of business, conversations around driving performance have been ongoing for years. However, it's time to stop fixating on finance as the primary driver and start recognising the true influencers: sales, marketing, and operations. This LinkedIn...
In the world of finance, it's common practice to inundate reports and presentations with an overwhelming number of tables, charts, and bullet points. However, it's time to pause and reconsider this age-old tradition. Are we truly effectively communicating our...
In the fast-paced world of professional development, one thing has become increasingly clear: to excel, you need to connect with people on a deeper level. It's not just about what you know; it's about how you communicate and influence others. In this blog post, we're...
In the world of finance, our obsession with month-end numbers has long been a staple of financial reporting. However, it's time to reconsider this practice and explore how it might be detrimental to effective finance business partnering. In this article, we will delve...
Introduction Are you truly a qualified finance person? While obtaining the necessary qualifications certifies your proficiency in fundamental finance skills, it's crucial to recognise that technological advancements have reshaped the landscape. Computers can now...
Finance Don't Drive Performance In the world of business, discussions about driving performance have become ubiquitous. However, it's time to reconsider the language we use and shift our perspective. While it may sound appealing to claim that finance drives...
You may already be a finance business partner but feel there’s something lacking in your work. Do you have dreams of being the best finance business partner possible? It's necessary to develop a clear vision of your goals and how you’d like to add value and support a...
What is your perfect day as a value-adding finance business partner? What do you need more time for? What would I do on a perfect day? How are you freeing up time to make a difference in your organisation? Have you ever considered what you would do if you had more...
Companies around the world continue to grapple with economic, technological, competitive, and major geopolitical changes. Finance business partnering is in a position to create strategic advantages for companies looking to be more successful and beat out the...
Organisations look to evolve the roles and responsibilities of their crucial team members. These team members are then empowered to do their best work for the company. This also applies to accounting positions, especially at the qualified level. Management accounts...
FP&A partnerships are increasingly becoming important in today’s fast-moving global economy. Their work in collecting and analysing data is more essential than ever before. Yet, FP&A is not always involved in the decision-making process that determines the...
When I first started working my job title included the word 'accountant'. I was the 'Intercompany Accountant'. Then I became the 'Supply Chain Accountant'. Then the 'UK Reporting Accountant'. Then I got a new job titled 'Commercial Finance Business Partner'. ❌ But it...
If you want to be a great FBP you’d better get good at communicating and presenting and you’d better get good at it quick‼️ Why❓ ➡️ Because one of the BIG differences between an accountant and a FBP is the ability to take a whole load of confusing data and turn it...
Businesses today face volatile markets and uncertain futures. They feel more vulnerable about the financial risks they face. For these reasons, more organisations are choosing to hire a finance business partner. Finance business partners are increasingly becoming more...
Once the realm of large organisations, finance business partners are now becoming essential for businesses of all sizes. Companies have come to understand that being responsive is essential in today’s markets. It’s necessary to continuously re-evaluate short and...
Have you heard of the decision paradox❓ It goes like this: 1️⃣ not enough choice people will resist you and not buy because they have no benchmark or comparison 2️⃣ too many choices people will resist you because they will be confused and overwhelmed Too little choice...
Ever wondered why you’re left out of the important discussions❓…this could be the reason 👇🏻 Commercial decisions are rarely, if ever, made based on a budget. Commercial decisions are based on: ✅ what’s happening in the market NOW, not what we budgeted for ✅ what our...
Is this part of the problem ❓ Most finance leaders say the right things. Far fewer leaders actually do what they say. Example: CFO: we’re restructuring finance and you are all FBPs now, so go our there and get involved in commercial decision making FBPs: great, we...
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