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Business transformation in finance – ‘We can do all this inhouse.’ I don’t doubt anyone who says this to me because in most cases, they absolutely can. But if you were busy before, then realistically, something’s going to slip. Will it be… •The key client who you promised to get service back on track? •Your Financial Controller walking out the door for a better balance? •A promising member of the team following them a month later? •Your reputation with the rest of the board when the numbers aren’t right… again? •Anniversary date night? •Storytime with the kids? A part time Finance Director, Interim Financial Controller, or a Project Accountant can help alleviate the strain on you and your team. And although you’ll obviously need to pay them, none of them will break the bank. So, if you have a project on the horizon and deep down, you know you’re gambling with things too important to risk, send me a message or give me a call.

🤔💰 Curious what shenanigans the finance team gets up to during month-end madness? 📆 🎉📊 Crunching Numbers & Chasing Deadlines: A Month-End Saga! 📆💼 👋 Let's talk about the epic adventure known as Month-End Closing in the finance team of an FMCG company! 🚀🍫 📈 Picture this: it's the last day of the month, and the finance team is diving headfirst into a whirlwind of spreadsheets, receipts, and caffeine-fueled energy! ☕💻 From reconciling accounts to chasing down elusive invoices, the month-end close is a rollercoaster of emotions! 🎢 But fear not, fellow financial warriors! 💪 We're here to sprinkle some humor into the chaos with a glimpse into the life of an FMCG finance team during month-end madness: 🔍 Hunting for Receipts: Ever played hide and seek with receipts? 🕵️♂️ Trying to track down that one elusive expense receipt feels like searching for buried treasure! X marks the spot... hopefully! 🗺️💰 💸 Reconciling Accounts: Ah, the joys of balancing the books! 📚 Who knew reconciling accounts could feel like solving a Rubik's Cube blindfolded? 🤯 Just when you think you've got it, another variance appears out of thin air! 🔄 📉 Chasing Down Invoices: It's like herding cats... but with invoices! 🐱📄 Tracking down vendors for missing invoices feels like a high-stakes game of cat and mouse. 🧀 Can we get an invoice, pretty please? 🙏 🎉 Celebrating Small Wins: Amidst the chaos, it's important to celebrate the victories, no matter how small! 🥳 Reconciled a tricky account? Time for a mini dance party! 💃💼 Because in finance, every win deserves a round of applause! 👏 🚀 Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: Month-end mayhem is the ultimate team sport! 🏆 Shoutout to the finance dream team for their dedication, teamwork, and endless supply of snacks to fuel our spreadsheet adventures! 🍿📊 So here's to the finance warriors of FMCG companies everywhere! 🎉 May your month-end closing be smooth, your spreadsheets error-free, and your coffee supply never run dry! ☕💼 #MonthEndMadness #FMCGFinance #FinanceFunnies #TeamWorkMakesTheDreamWork

PATHWAYS 🎙 When Tim Bensley started his career, he wasn’t really convinced that he loved accounting. However rising through the ranks to Group Chief Financial Officer for Carpet Call, has confirmed that Tim not only knows a thing or two about numbers, but that he also has an incredible business brain — playing a key role in cementing the companies position as Australia's top flooring retailer. Atlas Partners Director, Liam Killen, sat down with Tim to understand what the journey from early days accounting to CFO has been like, and particularly the transition and core differences from Commercial Manager to now Group Chief Financial Officer. “The people management aspect really escalates to another level. I think time challenge is one of the biggest things. You have to be more judicious with your time and move quickly — make decisions right or wrong, and move on. Some of those things you have to learn on the go and you won’t know everything to begin with. There's more things that you're not an expert at. But with the support of the business, you just get through it. You also need to do a lot more research, which can be time consuming, you have to be scanning the landscape for larger risk, more enterprise-wide risk. The difference is also the impact and the influence you can have on the business — your decisions matter, they affect hundreds of people. So while there's a lot of responsibility, I think it's a dream job.” ➡️ Read the full interview here https://lnkd.in/gCsVhtb2 Stay tuned for more Pathways stories, sharing how Atlas Partners accounting and financial services network got to where they are today. #AtlasPartners #AccountingServices #FinancialServices #AccountingCareers #CareersMelbourne

🚀 Exciting News from Entry Finance! 🚀 We’re thrilled to share some fantastic updates and highlights from our recent journey! 🌟 Celebrating Successful Collaborations 🌟 We’ve had the privilege of partnering with some remarkable organizations recently, including [Partner Company A] and [Partner Company B]. These collaborations have not only enhanced our service offerings but have also driven significant growth and innovation. A huge thank you to our partners for their trust and support! 💬 Client Feedback & Testimonials 💬 Our clients are at the heart of everything we do, and their feedback inspires us to strive for excellence. Here’s what some of them have to say about their experience with Entry Finance: “The team at Entry Finance exceeded our expectations with their unparalleled expertise and support!” – (ABC Client) “Their innovative approach and dedication to client success are truly commendable.” – (ABC Client) 🔍 We Value Your Insights 🔍 Have you worked with us or used our services? We’d love to hear from you! Your reviews and comments help us continue to refine and enhance our offerings. Please feel free to share your thoughts or experiences in the comments below or reach out directly. Thank you for being part of our community. Together, we’re shaping the future of finance! #EntryFinance #ClientSuccess #Collaboration #Testimonials #FinanceSolutions #CustomerFeedback #Innovation #Growth

When thinking about high-performing teams, an accountant's role may not immediately spring to mind. Yet, their involvement can significantly boost a team's performance and efficiency. Find out more: https://bit.ly/4bX12p0 #Accountant #Efficiency #BusinessOwner

Are you a business owner witnessing rapid growth and in need of strategic financial insight? It may be time to consider hiring your first FD. Accountants can effectively fill this role, leveraging their knowledge to drive success. Contact James at Hillier Hopkins for more information. https://lnkd.in/ewzYqzUn #financialgrowth #businessstrategy

Many accountants or controllers are pressured to perform like a CFO. To those out there that are struggling, I offer some words of advice: Get help. Not under you, but above you. I was once in your shoes. I didn't know what I didn't know. Management was hungry for information, but I didn't have the time to give it to them. I had to choose between getting the data or maintaining it. As a fractional CFO, my team and I jump into these situations all the time. Not to take your future prospects, but to establish a system for YOUR success. I tell people that I love working myself out of a job. Sell it to your management like this: I'm overwhelmed. I'm at capacity with the day-to-day, but it's not enough. There is so much more I want to provide to be more valuable. The answer is not to hire more people, but to simplify the accounting. I know what needs to be done, and can do it in 3-6 months with help. For less than hiring another accountant, I'd like to bring in a fractional CFO. They will help streamline things and set up the processes to get what you need. The engagement with the fractional CFO should make you look good. Choose somebody who understands how to get you unstuck and can equip you with the tools and knowledge to start providing valuable information. If this is you, feel free to reach out to me and see if I can help.

I've been thinking since posting yesterday... What was it about this environment that fostered enough support to let an early-career employee take the car out for a drive? 💼 Accountants: I had access to an entire floor of Accounts Payable and a separate building of Accounts Receivable coworkers who I was able to ask questions and have my work checked. They were so kind and helpful when I didn't have an ounce of a finance education. 📣 Encouragement: The CPAs and my own managers jazzed up the idea of falling in love with Pivot Tables and Excel. I do love a solid mug ☕ and math puns. 🙋♀️ Culture: No one feared making a mistake. It was expected that you would make mistakes and that you would be supported in making the necessary adjustments. It made it easier to step into a new arena knowing I had the support of the team. 🏏 Looking back at this, it was an interesting way of getting a young employee to step up to the bat and take some swings. #leadership #professionaldevelopment #learning

When thinking about high-performing teams, an accountant's role may not immediately spring to mind. Yet, their involvement can significantly boost a team's performance and efficiency. Find out more: https://bit.ly/4aoUgag #Accountant #Efficiency #BusinessOwner