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Hire a great CFO/Head of finance sooner rather than later. A mistake I see a lot of founders make is to wait too long or hire too junior. Once you’re scaling quickly (especially if you’re a fintech), don’t even think about hiring someone mediocre in this role. A great CFO pays for themselves very quickly: • They’ll sort/optimize tax & treasury stuff • They close books faster than you could ever do • They build accounting systems and processes (imp for regulated entities) • Trust me, implementing an ERP is not as easy as you think (I’ve failed at it) They’ll then build out the rest of the finance function with their specialist network

When you set up your business things were relatively simple..... 👉No employees 👉Hardly any transactions 👉No one to answer to ...   Then you started to grow and things changed ...... 👉You had to hire people 👉Trust that they knew what they were doing 👉Rely on them for advice on areas that were not your zone of genius One of these areas was finance!!! Finding top-tier financial management at a reasonable cost is not easy for a small business. You can try to manage it all yourself, but soon, the complexity and the amount of transactions becomes overwhelming along with all the other hats you are wearing..... or perhaps the original bodies you had in place aren't able to keep up with the growth and complexity. Hiring a full-time Finance Director is expensive!! You are looking at £75K to £120K ! So ... In steps the Fully Outsourced Finance Function....     We can handle all this for you, from bookkeeping, credit control and payroll to management accounts, to annual accounts and taxes to FD support. Check the attached for the steps involved and if this sounds like a something you need - drop a comment below or send me a DM if this resonates ..... #cfo #financefunction #b2b #businessgrowth    

Upon being affected by a restructuring and subsequent reduction in force at Bank of America, I decided to go down the road of entrepreneurship and found my own consulting firm, TJG Financial Enterprises. I market myself as a more cost effective alternative to hiring a fractional/interim finance executive from a large firm, while offering the same level of quality service plus a more personable relationship with my clients. After several projects that spanned M&A, a fixed asset system implementation, an ERP implementation, construction of a quality of earnings analysis and most recently, an interim CFO opportunity, I am now ready to utilize my additional skillset (plus my vast Corporate FP&A, Corporate Accounting & Public Accounting experience) to return to the corporate workforce during the Q4 hiring season. I'm kindly asking anyone in my network on here who is hiring or knows anyone looking for an experienced Finance Executive/Business Partner to please share this post and/or comment. Even if you don't know anyone that's currently hiring Finance personnel at the Director/Executive level, I would still appreciate it if you could share this post for additional visibility/reach. I know the value that my unique skill sets add to an organization. I also have several very important characteristics that I would like to have in my next role: 1. Management that is open to ideas around process improvement/automation/change management and system implementation around the areas of financial reporting, financial analysis and internal controls. 2. Having a 'seat at the table' around strategic financial initiatives to determine if they will add value to the organization (i.e. constructing financial models around large capital expenditures and potential acquisitions and presenting results/recommendations to Senior Leadership). 3. The opportunity to analyze/synthesize large amounts of financial data, summarize information and present the results (tell the story) to both finance and non-finance audiences. 4. Sustained opportunities for career growth, advancement and stability. Thank you for reading and please remember to at least share/comment for reach.

FINANCE - Is it a critical overlooked part of every business? 🤯 Why is an efficient and well-functioning finance department significant within a company's framework?🤔💭 Without it the smooth operation of a large business becomes a challenging feat, if achievable at all. In the world of business, the finance department often stands as an unsung hero, playing a pivotal role in the success of an organisation. The finance function extends far beyond number-crunching; it serves as the backbone of financial management, assisting and aiding in critical decision-making processes. This integral function empowers businesses to navigate the complexities with assurance and precision. 📈 Are you hiring or looking for a new opportunity yourself? #finance #recruitment #hiring #facilitesmanagement

How is it Wednesday already? 🌈 The senior interim finance market is gathering momentum! 🙅♀️ Please see a selection of roles I am recruiting - these include hybrid and part-time opportunities! #interim #finance #jobs

We’re optimistic about the future because we’re helping build it with great partners and incredible talent. Connect with us today to learn more and discover how to love both your work and your life. 💙 #hiring #accounting #finance #fintech #projectmanager #consulting #remotework #jobsearch #jobseeker #innovation #future #loveyourwork #loveyourlife #loveyourfuture #imwithslalom #twodegreesofseparation

When you hire someone to run your entire accounting department, you are charging a single person with multiple functions and responsibilities. They are tasked with being your CFO, Accounting Manager, and Transaction Specialist, all roles that are vitally important to the viability and success of your business. But here’s the thing. Those are widely divergent responsibilities that require different skill sets, aptitude, experience, and abilities. One person should not wear all these hats or sit in all these seats. AND depending on the size of your business, you don't need to hire full time positions for each role. The talent pool is FILLED with candidates looking to fill fractional positions and is a great way to get the RIGHT help you need at the RIGHT amount for your business. #CFOservices #accountingoutsourcing #FractionalCFO

The main differences between interim and fractional finance directors lie in their time commitment and your business’s requirements. Interim finance directors are full-time, temporary replacements for a specific period or project, often filling vacancies or managing transitions. Fractional finance directors work part-time, offering ongoing strategic financial support to businesses that don't need a full-time CFO. They provide expertise without the commitment of a full-time hire. The choice between the two depends on the company's specific needs and circumstances. If you need a full-time finance leader for a defined period, an interim finance director is better. If you require ongoing, part-time strategic financial guidance, a fractional finance director is more suitable. Get in touch with me kath@hydrefaccounting.co.uk to talk about how Hydref can help fill either of those roles. #interim #bookkeeping #fractional #financialdirector #Accountancy

When you hire someone to run your entire accounting department, you are charging a single person with multiple functions and responsibilities. They are tasked with being your CFO, Accounting Manager, and Transaction Specialist, all roles that are vitally important to the viability and success of your business. But here’s the thing. Those are widely divergent responsibilities that require different skill sets, aptitude, experience, and abilities. One person should not wear all these hats or sit in all these seats. AND depending on the size of your business, you don't need to hire full time positions for each role. The talent pool is FILLED with candidates looking to fill fractional positions and is a great way to get the RIGHT help you need at the RIGHT amount for your business. #CFOservices #accountingoutsourcing #FractionalCFO

When you hire someone to run your entire accounting department, you are charging a single person with multiple functions and responsibilities. They are tasked with being your CFO, Accounting Manager, and Transaction Specialist, all roles that are vitally important to the viability and success of your business. But here’s the thing. Those are widely divergent responsibilities that require different skill sets, aptitude, experience, and abilities. One person should not wear all these hats or sit in all these seats. AND depending on the size of your business, you don't need to hire full time positions for each role. The talent pool is FILLED with candidates looking to fill fractional positions and is a great way to get the RIGHT help you need at the RIGHT amount for your business. #CFOservices #accountingoutsourcing #FractionalCFO