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Alphia Appoints Fred Jasser as Chief Financial Officer He brings with him a deep understanding of food manufacturing, consumer industry dynamics and the capital markets. #petindustry #petfoodindustry #petindustryleadership

PizzaExpress has hired Colin Elliot, formerly of House of Fraser, the De Vere Group and Premier Inn, as its new chief financial officer. Elliot, who will begin his new role in the new year, is currently a managing director at investment real estate firm CBRE, a position he has had since 2019. PizzaExpress said he has a proven record working for UK multi-site hospitality businesses and brings “significant operational and refinancing experience” across his previous five chief financial officer roles, which include House of Fraser, the De Vere Group, Premier Inn and the boutique hotel group Malmaison. 👉 For the full version of this story and to read it first sign up to the Propel email newsletter for free: https://lnkd.in/eyy_THzR

We are excited to introduce Anders Hilmansson, who has joined Refined as our new Chief Financial Officer! ✨ Anders is stepping into the shoes of our co-founder Jimmy, and he’s eager to dive into the numbers and understand the inner workings of Refined. 💬 "I’m joining as CFO at Refined and receiving the baton from the co-founder Jimmy. Naturally, I’m excited to see what’s under the hood – dig into the numbers and understand how the Refined machine runs," he shares. With a rich background as a SaaS CFO and a foundation in legal, Anders has built his career around seizing opportunities to work with great people. 💬 "When people ask about my professional background, I usually summarize it by saying – I’m a SaaS CFO with a background in legal. My career has had some twists and turns, but every pivot I’ve made has a common denominator – to seize the opportunity to work with great people," he explains. After a successful exit with inRiver, Anders was drawn to Refined by its product-led growth and strong team culture. 💬 "The product-led growth motion that Refined has going is intriguing and something that I’m curious to understand and contribute to. In Refined I saw a strong team with values that resonate well with mine," he adds. What excites Anders the most about joining Refined? 💬 "Based on my profile, I guess it’s obvious, understanding and tuning the SaaS machine together with the great team at Refined. I’m very excited to join the team and look forward to getting to know everyone!" We are thrilled to have Anders on board and look forward to all the amazing things we will achieve together. Welcome to the team, Anders! 🚀 #WelcomeToTheTeam #NewComer #EmployeeSpotlight #TeamRefined #CFO #RefinedCareers

✨ What an awesome year it's been as Finance Manager at AFT! ✨ Here's why I recommend this role: 🤝 Work with Likeminded People: Collaborating with a team who shares your passion and drive. 🔑 Ownership: Controlling your tasks brings a sense of accomplishment. 🌱 Atmosphere of Growth: AFT provides an environment where personal and professional development are encouraged and supported. 💼 Finance Strategy: Creating a finance plan helped us set clear goals and tackle challenges successfully. 🔄 Flexibility: Adapting to change is crucial, especially in finance. 🌍 Making a Difference: Working toward a bigger goal and positively impacting the organization has been truly rewarding. 💡 Discovering New Areas: Diving into tech, entrepreneurship, and startups has been exciting and eye-opening. Huge thanks to Luukas Vranckx and the fantastic team of AFT💜 We've accomplished so much together! As my time wraps up, AFT is searching for a new Finance Manager. Interested? Let's chat!

I dread trying to explain what I do... Almost every time I get the eyes of "I'm listening but I don't follow" The super simplified version that I've been using lately (that seems to hit) is: "Imagine you run a lemonade stand. To figure out if you can keep running that lemonade stand you need to know if you're profitable. But at a certain point, you don't have time to dive into the details as the CEO. That's why there are CFOs and their finance teams. To make sure your lemonade stand can continue operating into the future and make a living for all its employees at the same time. I help you find the best CFO based on your situation to help you run your lemonade stand when you're too busy or don't have the resources to do so." I'm still trying to simplify it... Thoughts? #accountingandfinacne #hiring #talentacquisition

Matthew McKinlay leads our Turnaround and Restructuring Division. With so many economic uncertainties, businesses sometimes face unique challenges. We help distressed companies rebuild and recover. We also help owners close their businesses gracefully, providing the guidance they need to manage their assets and protect their equity interests. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gqWpGte3

Can you believe it’s already been two years since Adam Cooksley joined the Navigate Commercial Finance Ltd team? Time flies when you’re enjoying what you do!   Read Adam's latest blog where he reflects on the last 2 years with Navigate Commercial Finance Ltd - link in the comments below 👇 .   #reflection #theinsider #youngbusinessdevelopmentmanageroftheyear #growth #team #anniversary #commercialfinance #personaldevelopment #development

🌟 Celebrating National Superhero Day 🌟 Today is National Superhero Day, so we couldn't let that pass without a nod to Howard's favourite masked crusader - Iron Man! If you've ever seen Howard out and about in his limited edition Iron Man Kona (from SG Petch Ltd ), you may have had a sneaking suspicion that Iron Man is his Superhero of choice.  We couldn’t help but imagine what it would be like if this iconic hero traded his suit for a calculator.  Why would Iron Man make a stellar accountant? Let’s break it down: 🔧 Tech-Savvy: Just as he innovates in his lab, Tony would revolutionise our accounting software. With him on board, we're sure that our digital tools would be nothing short of cutting-edge. 💼 Strategic Thinker: Iron Man isn’t just brawn; he's also brains. His strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, essential for saving the world, are equally crucial in navigating the complex landscape of finance. 🤖 Automation Expert: Who better to streamline our processes and introduce automation than the pioneer of the Iron Man suit? Efficiency in battle translates to efficiency in balancing sheets! So, here’s to Tony Stark and all the superheroes out there! We appreciate your extraordinary talents. And remember, whether you’re a superhero or a business owner in Tees Valley, HMB Accountants is here to help you "live long and prosper" in your ventures. #NationalSuperheroDay #Accounting #Business #Innovation #IronMan #LiveLongAndProsper

Please help us in celebrating Mills today - as he has been with Connected Accounting for 2 years! Mills is a go-getter who loves crafting the perfect sandwich, collaborating with his team, and spending time with his family. Cheers to Mills today (and every day) as we celebrate his milestone - this team wouldn't be the same without him! . . . #cloudbased #connectedaccounting #growth #finances #accounting #smallbusiness #cloudbasedaccounting #businessfinance #team #accountingfirm #businesstechnology #accountants #businessgrowth #smallbusinesstips #professionalservices #technology #teamwork #success #workanniversary

“As a hyper-growth company, it was even more important to tackle this subject because we knew we needed to keep up, to adapt to the market and make sure that our invoicing processes we’re optimized to scale. If we couldn't do it, we simply couldn't continue the business.” Some very strong words and even stronger results coming from Malt & Upflow's partnership 🔹 160 finance team hours saved per month 🔹 Time re-invested into strategic initiatives 🔹 Invoices paid BEFORE their due date, thanks to a 58% reduction in DSO That's not even the full story, more details in the comments 👇🏼