How a Part-Time FD Fixed EBITDA Leakage
How a Part-Time FD Fixed EBITDA Leakage Understanding EBITDA Leakage in Small Businesses Defining EBITDA EBITDA, which stands for Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization, is a financial metric used to evaluate a company’s operating performance. It provides a clear view of a business’s …
Growth Planning With a Fractional FD Team
Growth Planning With a Fractional FD Team Introduction to Strategic Financial Leadership Understanding Strategic Financial Leadership Strategic financial leadership involves guiding an organization’s financial strategy to align with its overall business goals. It requires a deep understanding of both financial management and strategic planning. Leaders …
Budgeting and Forecasting: Interim FD Best Practice
Budgeting and Forecasting: Interim FD Best Practice Introduction to Budgeting and Forecasting Importance in Financial Management Budgeting and forecasting are critical components of financial management, serving as foundational tools for planning and decision-making within an organization. They provide a structured approach to predicting future financial …
M&A Due Diligence With a Part-Time FD
M&A Due Diligence With a Part-Time FD Introduction to M&A Due Diligence Overview of Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are strategic decisions undertaken by companies to achieve various objectives such as growth, diversification, or gaining competitive advantages. A merger involves the combination of …
KPIs to Measure Fractional FD Success
KPIs to Measure Fractional FD Success Introduction to Fractional FD Roles Understanding the Fractional FD Concept The concept of a Fractional Finance Director (FD) is gaining traction in the business world, particularly among small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups. A Fractional FD is a …
Benchmarking for Fractional FD Fees
Benchmarking for Fractional FD Fees Introduction to Benchmarking and Fractional FD Fees Understanding Benchmarking Benchmarking is a strategic management tool used to evaluate and compare the performance of a company or a specific process against industry standards or best practices. It involves identifying key …
Retainer vs Hourly Rates: Interim FD Contracts
Retainer vs Hourly Rates: Interim FD Contracts Introduction to Interim FD Contracts Definition and Importance Interim FD (Finance Director) contracts are temporary agreements where a finance professional is brought into an organization to fulfill the role of a Finance Director on a short-term basis. These …
How Fractional FD & FD Capital Collaborate with PE Sponsors
How Fractional FD & FD Capital Collaborate with PE Sponsors Introduction to Strategic Partnerships in Private Equity Understanding Strategic Partnerships Strategic partnerships in private equity involve collaborations between private equity firms and other entities to achieve mutual goals. These partnerships are designed to leverage the …
Internal Communication When Hiring a Fractional FD
Internal Communication When Hiring a Fractional FD Introduction to Fractional FDs and Their Role Understanding Fractional FDs Fractional Finance Directors (FDs) are experienced financial professionals who offer their expertise on a part-time or contract basis. Unlike full-time finance directors, fractional FDs work with multiple organizations …
Managing Stakeholders with an Interim FD
Managing Stakeholders with an Interim FD Introduction to Stakeholder Management and Interim Finance Directors Understanding Stakeholder Management Stakeholder management is a critical component of any successful business strategy. It involves identifying, analyzing, and prioritizing individuals or groups that have a vested interest in the organization’s …
