Diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace are receiving increasing attention in the wake of social and political changes and the… — Diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace are receiving increasing attention in the wake of social and political changes and the rise of globalisation and connectivity. However, diversity remains complex, with no single solution regarding its implementation. …

What are the benefits or hiring an external advisor? — What are the benefits or hiring an external advisor? If selected correctly, an external advisor can add value to your company as the outside eyes that identify problems within your organisation and fix them. The bonus to this short term hire is they are external, meaning they have no biases…

What is a personal brand? — What is a personal brand? A personal brand is the perception that others hold of you, due to your behaviours, characteristics and qualities shown in daily interactions. A great example is to think about when a colleague’s name gets brought up in conversation, how do people react? Do you ever…

During our latest Future CFO session, we were lucky enough to interview Matt Hann CFO of Festicket, who has about 15 years’ worth of… — During our latest Future CFO session, we were lucky enough to interview Matt Hann CFO of Festicket, who has about 15 years’ worth of experience in investment and finance roles. …

What do you have to consider as a finance leader, when deciding on a finance system? — What do you have to consider as a finance leader, when deciding on a finance system? I think the first consideration for choosing a system is: What is your objective, what type of business model do you run and what are the system costs? Cost — Consider what stage your…

In our latest interview with Sabrina Castiglione, Tessian CFO, we get an insight into the growth and evolution of Tessian and her role in… — In our latest interview with Sabrina Castiglione, Tessian CFO, we get an insight into the growth and evolution of Tessian and her role in the company. Sabrina also shares her views on the importance of values and communication when scaling a company. Andrew: Can you give us an overview of…

When should you hire a finance person? What type of function or person should you hire? Are just a couple of questions that spring to mind… — When should you hire a finance person? What type of function or person should you hire? Are just a couple of questions that spring to mind for Founders of early-stage start-ups, so I decided to create a simple checklist that can help provide you with some steer.

In this interview Hyperoptic CFO, Peter White shares his tips and advice with us, on how to become an impactful finance leader or CFO. — We had the pleasure of interviewing Hyperoptic CFO, Peter White, who shared his tips and advice with us, on how to become an impactful finance leader or CFO within a high-growth business. Learn about the challenges and lessons Peter has faced on his own journey to becoming a high-growth CFO.

You are a CFO with a corporate background but want the opportunity to work for a start-up? — You are a CFO with a corporate background but want the opportunity to work for a start-up? In hiring for high-growth start-ups, we regularly hear of the following feedback. Firstly, founders of early stage firms, who are seeking their first CFO, are in need of candidates that have the badges of having worked within a start-up and scale-up. Secondly, candidates who apply to our positions, that may…