For years, finance teams were unfairly labelled as the people who “sit in a room with the door closed” focused purely on reporting numbers and counting the beans (pardon the phrase). That perception is not only outdated, it’s far from the truth. Today, a strong finance function...
Even in cautious markets, Finance functions have more influence than you sometimes realise. 1, Shift from Scorekeeper to Strategic Partner Finance can: Model growth scenarios instead of just cost controls Provide data that enables confident investment decisions Stress-test expansion plans rather than defaulting to “no” When Finance enables...
When it comes to growing a business, few decisions are as critical, or as costly as hiring the right people. Yet, many organisations still face the same dilemma when recruiting: Do we save money and do it ourselves, or invest in expert support to get...
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Early in to the New Year can be a useful time to assess where you are at professionally. Many people in Accountancy & Finance, and across all sectors, reach a point where their role stops stretching them. The work gets done, the routine is familiar,...
The Financial Reporting Council’s (FRC) Periodic Review 2024 introduces major updates to FRS 102 from 1 January 2026. According to the FRC, the biggest changes affect lease accounting, revenue recognition, and disclosures, with some supplier-finance disclosures applying a year earlier (2025). This is a significant shift...
Whether you are leading a finance or any other sector team, this advice is for you! We recently wrote a guide on settling into a new job, but how can leaders make it easier? We have summarised five essential skills that can help you, as a...
Becoming a newly qualified accountant is a huge milestone. It represents years of dedication, technical mastery, and personal sacrifice. But for many, qualification isn’t the finish line, it’s the start of a much bigger journey: the path towards senior leadership and ultimately the Finance Director...
The finance industry has always been shaped by its people, and as Generation Z steps into the workforce, new opportunities and tensions naturally emerge. For older generations who built their careers in very different environments, it can sometimes feel as though Gen Z is rewriting...
Do You Think Outside the Box When Recruiting Talent Into Your Business? In a perfect world, the exact candidate you are imagining, tick-all-the-boxes, the right qualifications, aligned salary expectations, and cultural fit, would be ready and waiting to join your team. But let’s be real. Sometimes, what...