As businesses grow, their needs increase. The person steering the finances needs to be someone who can take on a broad commercial role. Forecasting, IT, tax issues, insurance and back office functions – all these need to run smoothly. But a fast-growth business needs someone who can anticipate both future opportunities and potential problems.
A good financial director will help owner-managers understand which aspects of the business are the most profitable, as well as forecasting ways to exploit other opportunities. (Santander)
So what key questions should you regularly ask your FD…..
- What is our cash cycle and how can we improve it – Cash Cycle Blog
- What Key Performance Indicators should we use and what are they telling us – KPI Blog
- How can we improve profitability – 15 ways to improve profitability Blog
- What is our Business Plan and is it the right plan – Business Plan Blog
- Can we reduce Overheads – 10 creative ways to reduce overheads Blog
steve@bicknells.net
Business Accountant 