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 …
Slash Government Spending and Civil Service to Fund Corporation Tax Cut
Slash Government Spending and Civil Service to Fund Corporation Tax Cut The political party of ambition, low-tax, and homegrown business seems to be its own worst enemy. Nothing proves this more than the increase in corporation tax to 25% – a move that goes against …
Eye Care Tips for Busy Finance Officers
Eye Care Tips for Busy Finance Officers Image Credit: Pexels More and more industries are riding the wave of digital transformation, and finance is no exception. A previous post about the 21st-century finance department explains that beyond evolving from traditional functions like recording and financial …
Remote Work and Its Financial Implications: A Guide for UK Financial Controllers and Finance Teams
Remote Work and Its Financial Implications: A Guide for UK Financial Controllers and Finance Teams Introduction In recent years, remote and hybrid work models have transformed the global workforce, introducing new dynamics in how businesses operate. This shift has considerable financial implications, particularly for UK …
