Tag: CFO

Here are some of the reasons why hiring a fractional CFO might be a good idea for a growing small business.

Outsourcing a CFO and Finance function allows business owners to focus their energies on the day-to-day running of their business, while employing someone who is more across the specifics the modern role requires.

Byline: Alicia Roach, Director of QHR and Creator of eQ8 With so much buzz around “The Future of Work” it seems only natural to think about “The Future of HR”.  Certainly, it feels like there is a shift occurring in the field. The external imperatives are there with, technology, globalisation, growth, change and consolidation. The […]

Alan Docherty gets new role at CBA.

As the financial year draws to a close and next year’s budgets are debated, there are plenty of ducks to get in a row before July 1 hits. While travel spend may not be front of mind, as CFOs we need to think differently (and strategically) about maximising time on the road and the costs […]

Coinciding with the anticipated release of the Small Business Ombudsman’s report on its inquiry into payment times and practices, American Express has released research showing mid-sized Australian businesses owe $8 billion in outstanding payments to suppliers, with more than $2 billion currently overdue. According to Martin Seward, ‎VP, Small & Medium Enterprises at American Express Australia, […]

The days of the CFO sitting in the corner office counting beans are long gone. No longer just the most senior accountant, today we look to our finance leaders to embrace digital technologies and use data analytics to drive consistent and measurable growth for our business. Modern CFOs are increasingly expected to be key drivers of […]

Cashflow is the lifeblood of any business and more SMBs have been destroyed through cashflow issues than from any other cause. The last thing you need is to be stressing about whether you have enough cash to pay your own suppliers when you should be running your business.  So, you’re not ready to hire an […]

As your business grows, you shift from being a service/product provider to a capital manager. The shift is gradual but represents a significant challenge if you haven’t developed the necessary skills or don’t have any aptitude or interest in this new role. Most often the solution to any skills gap is to bring in expertise, which for capital management, is […]

Dynamic Business chatted to Finn Kelly about his financial advisory business for young professionals, and got his thoughts on what he sees as a financial knowledge gap in Australia.