Understanding the Micro-Manager
Understanding the Micro-Manager Defining a Micro-Manager A micro-manager is a type of manager who closely observes and controls the work of their subordinates, often with excessive attention to detail. This management style is characterised by a lack of delegation and a high need for control, …
Understanding Multi-Generational Workforce Dynamics
Understanding Multi-Generational Workforce Dynamics Defining the Generations A multi-generational workforce includes a mix of individuals from different age groups, each with their unique set of values, work habits, and communication styles. Typically, these generations are categorised as Traditionalists (born before 1946), Baby Boomers (1946-1964), Generation …
Leveraging Timelines for Enhanced Business Plan Structure and Success
Leveraging Timelines for Enhanced Business Plan Structure and Success Understanding Business Planning Business planning is a comprehensive process that involves the creation of a document outlining a business’s future objectives and strategies for achieving them. It serves as a roadmap that guides the direction of …
Top Competency-Based Interview Questions Accountants Must Be Ready to Tackle
Top Competency-Based Interview Questions Accountants Must Be Ready to Tackle Understanding Competency-Based Interviews for Accountants Competency-based interviews, also known as behavioral interviews, have become a staple in the recruitment process for accountants. These interviews focus on past experiences and behaviors which are indicative of a …
The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Preparing for Business Scale-Up
The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Preparing for Business Scale-Up Assessing Your Business Readiness for Scale-Up Understanding the Signs of Scalability Scalability is the capacity of a business to handle a growing amount of work or its potential to expand in response to increased demand. A scalable …
Strategic Financial Management on a Budget: The Role of a Part-Time Finance Director
Strategic Financial Management and Budget Constraints Understanding Strategic Financial Management Strategic Financial Management (SFM) involves the planning, directing, monitoring, organizing, and controlling of the monetary resources of an organization. The primary goal of SFM is to increase shareholder value and corporate wealth over the long …
Building a Strong Foundation: Onboarding Best Practices for New CFO Success
Building a Strong Foundation: Onboarding Best Practices for New CFO Success Understanding Onboarding and Its Significance for CFOs Onboarding is the process through which new employees gain the necessary knowledge, skills, and behaviors to become effective organizational members and insiders. For Chief Financial Officers (CFOs), …
Mastering the Books: Strategies for an Effective Financial Controller
Mastering the Books: Strategies for an Effective Financial Controller The Role of a Financial Controller The financial controller serves as the lead accounting executive within a company, acting as both a guardian of financial integrity and a strategic partner to the business. This multifaceted role …
Understanding the Demand for Financial Controllers in a Remote World
Understanding the Demand for Financial Controllers in a Remote World In the evolving landscape of work, remote recruitment has become a pivotal strategy for businesses seeking to attract top talent in finance, including Financial Controllers. The shift towards remote work, accelerated by the global pandemic, …
Financial Controller Skill Development and Talent Management
Financial Controller Skill Development and Talent Management Upskilling is crucial and has become a critical part of talent retention. Financial controllers are being increasingly encouraged to develop new skills, primarily within digital tools and data analytics, along with agile team management. The role of financial controller …
