What CFOs Need to Know Before an IPO
What CFOs Need to Know Before an IPO It’s impossible to understate the importance of a CFO correctly preparing their company for an IPO. Transitioning into public markets isn’t easy and requires years of planning. CFOs are responsible for putting the people, processes, and systems …
Finding a CFO That Can Help Raise Funding for My Business
Finding a CFO That Can Help Raise Funding for My Business CFOs are fundraising wizards. They have the soft skills and network to connect companies with fundraising opportunities across the industry, from debt refinancing with high-street banks to securing venture capital funding. Many start-ups and …
Deflation Likely on Its Way for the UK
Deflation Likely on Its Way for the UK While the UK narrowly avoided a recession in 2022, deflation now appears likely to be on its way for the UK. Low and stagnant growth is hurting the economy due to its structural challenges that policymakers have …
The Path to a London IPO for the CFO
The Path to a London IPO for the CFO An initial public offering (IPO) is a significant event in the life of a company and requires careful planning and preparation to ensure its success. As a CFO, here are some things you should know before …
Should I recruit a CFO or FD with Power BI Skills?
Should I recruit a CFO or FD with Power BI Skills? MS Power BI is a powerful business intelligence tool that can provide valuable insights and analytics to a CFO (Chief Financial Officer) in order to make informed decisions about the financial health of the …
The Importance of a CFO in Businesses Large and Small
The Importance of a CFO in Businesses Large and Small It’s not just FTSE 500 companies that recruit CFOs. The role of CFO has evolved with lightning speed in the last decade, evolving beyond spreadsheets to become the CEO’s second-in-command. Companies of all sizes are …
How CFOs are using Power BI to Add Value
How CFOs are using Power BI to Add Value CFOs are building their technical skills to utilise AI and automation to streamline their workload and leverage real-time data. While not every CFOs has the skills to jump into the deep end of next-generation technology, there’s …
Controlling Business Costs in the Current Tougher Times
Adrian LawrenceAdrian Lawrence FCA with over 25 years of experience as a finance leader and a Chartered Accountant, BSc graduate from Queen Mary College, University of London. I help my clients achieve their growth and success goals by delivering value and results in areas such …
The Bank of England Is Crushing the Economy – Unnecessarily
The Bank of England Is Crushing the Economy – Unnecessarily The Bank of England has got it wrong. Its interest rates increase is already restricting the UK economy with jobs and businesses being lost unnecessarily. The current 10.7% inflation rate is five times higher than …
10 Mentorship Tips for Financial Recruiting and Retention
10 Mentorship Tips for Financial Recruiting and Retention The age of the ‘great resignation’ has made it more difficult to attract and retain employees. We’re experiencing a time of ‘quiet quitting’, when employees expect hybrid working and working from home to be available as standard. …