Strategic decision-making is more critical than ever. Organisations need to adapt quickly to market changes, technological advancements, and competitive pressures. One of the key roles that have emerged to help companies navigate these challenges is that of the...
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...
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...
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...
Understanding the differences between a Finance Business Partner and a Management Accountant is essential for understanding their respective roles and contributions within an organisation. The roles of a Finance Business Partner and a Management Accountant, while...
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...
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...
Ask any marketeer and they’ll tell you the worst way to bring numbers to life…is to use a table of numbers. Why? Any more than a handful of numbers creates immediate noise and potential confusion. Too many numbers means your key message is diluted or even lost. Many...
Did you know there were 3 ways to present the exact same number? The one you pick is more important than you think... £30m This round number is great for impact and simplicity, but it could look like you made it up. So you’re more likely to be challenged on it....
Stop talking about driving performance. It may sound good, but it's killing your influence. And here's how. Finance don’t drive performance. Sales, marketing, and operations do that. If you want to drive it, go and work in one of those. Finance’s role is to help...
80-90% plus of what FBPs do is not finance business partnering. Why? Because it’s reporting, forecasting or budgeting. Which are FP&A activities. Soon to be largely taken over by robots. The future of FP&A is not business partnering. The future of FP&A is...
As finance people we probably already know that focussing on the future is more important than reporting on the past. After all we can’t change the past. The problem is that finance focussing on the future often means forecasting it. And trying to get better at...
What is finance business partnering? I used to be a finance director, then I became a sales director, and I'll show you everything I learned in sales that I wished I'd known when I worked in finance. Finance business partnering is about three things: Number one,...
One of the questions I'm asked the most is: will robot takes our jobs? And I always reply with: it depends whether you're dealing data or insight. Watch the video to find out more. And if you want to future proof your career and prepare for the finance revolution,...
I spent much of my finance career chasing job titles. When I was a finance analyst I wanted to be a finance manager. Then a senior finance manager. Then I wanted to be a head of finance, and a finance controller. As soon as I was a financial controller I wanted to be...
When worked in finance, I thought it was all about the numbers. Show people the numbers, take them through the logic, and surely I'll be able to influence them. The thing is, sometimes the numbers worked for me. But other times they didn't. It wasn't until I moved...
You go for a job, and you don’t get it. The feedback is something like, we didn’t think you had enough experience running big projects. And you think, &£@“ I’ve had loads of experience doing that! It just didn’t come up in the interview so I didn’t get a chance to...
Are you reports and presentations looking a bit dull? Do you want to give your audience something interesting and fun to engage them? Most presentations and reports are made up of tables of numbers and bullet points - yawn central! Bring your next presentation to life...
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