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📈2024 has been challenging in the world of interim finance, but we are certainly starting to see some key market trends that are likely to run into 2025. CFOs are indicating they can see an increased demand for financial restructuring skills, digital transformation, and sustainability professionals as well as core accounting expertise as most companies still operate on a very lean structure post Covid era. 💼With recent changes on the political landscape and decisions from the BOE on interest rates we are now starting to see organisations preparing for hiring this quarter and budgeting for 2025. If this is the same within your organisation, then please read on. Having nearly 23 years’ experience recruiting senior finance interims, I have a deep functional knowledge and an excellent network, which allows me to provide expert consultation to both clients and candidates should you have any future requirements. My network of senior interim consultants have expertise in a variety of areas including: - • Core finance – Financial and Management Accounts – year end support etc • Technical and regulatory reporting • Finance business partnering and business intelligence • Business performance and process improvement • System implementations and integrations • Transaction services and mergers & acquisitions • Risk management, internal audit and compliance • Tax, treasury and working capital management ✨If you do have plans to hire in later in the year or would like key market intel to assist with budget planning for 2025 then please don’t hesitate to reach out - richard.wootton@trinityhousegroup.com Julie Smyth Liz Gilliver Laura Key Arshi Thind Hollie Goodman Paul Hancock Pardeep Rana Sophie Evans Luke Blake Jo James Christopher Sharratt Matt Sweeney Josh Bacciochi Amy Hudson Elaine Sumner

A continual topic of discussion with Your CFO LLC clients and prospects are their #internalcontrols, sounds boring, right? But what is not boring is using them to prevent #fraud. This is of a particular concern when a business is small, because they usually do not have the budget to hire multiple full-time staffers to allow for independence in accounting activities. We work with our clients to find solutions to this problem. Sometimes this looks like some sort of third party outsourcing, sometimes it involves reorganizing responsibilities among team members, sometimes both. The lesson: do not allow one person on your team to have complete control of the finance function in your business. Not even if they are a long tenured employee. Not even if they are a friend. Not even if they are family. Things happen in people’s lives that create desperation and can influence them to take advantage of a situation they are presented with. Protect them and your company by not allowing that situation to occur! Concerned about how your internal controls stack up? We are happy to connect with you and discuss. https://lnkd.in/e8TGm_aM

Finance Transformation - Why Hiring a Contractor Could Be Your Best Move In today’s fast-paced business world, organisations are constantly adapting to new challenges and opportunities. One area that often requires expertise and agility is finance transformation. Whether you're implementing new financial systems, optimising processes, or navigating complex regulatory changes, having the right skills in place is critical. Here’s some reasons why hiring a finance transformation contractor could be the best decision for your organisation: 1. Specialised Expertise on Demand Contractors bring deep, specialised knowledge tailored to your immediate needs. They’ve likely worked on similar transformation projects and can hit the ground running, providing insights and solutions that a generalist might not. 2. Flexibility & Agility Unlike permanent hires, contractors offer flexibility in duration and scope. If your project requires a short-term burst of energy, or if timelines shift, contractors can adapt quickly without the long-term commitment of permanent staff. 3. Cost Efficiency Contractors typically come at a lower overall cost than hiring full-time employees. With no ongoing salary, benefits, or pension contributions to worry about, you can focus your budget on getting the best talent for the task at hand, without the long-term financial commitment. 4. Faster Results Finance transformation projects often require rapid, decisive action. Contractors, accustomed to working on tight deadlines, bring the ability to deliver results quickly, allowing your organization to stay on track with its goals. 5. Fresh Perspective & Innovation Contractors often bring a fresh, external viewpoint. Having worked across different industries and companies, they can provide innovative ideas and best practices that your internal team might not have considered, driving more effective solutions. 6. Seamless Knowledge Transfer Contractors often work closely with your internal team, leaving behind valuable knowledge and process improvements that continue to benefit your organization long after the project concludes. Whether you’re upgrading systems, reshaping financial strategies, or improving financial reporting, hiring a finance transformation contractor can give you the expertise and flexibility needed to succeed without the long-term commitment. Let’s talk about how you can leverage top talent for your next project! 

There’s no need for a panel for this. There’s no need for 30-minutes. All I need is 10-minutes. 10-minutes to help you fix #outsourcing & #offshoring before it all goes wrong. I’m going to cover: 👉 What you can do to stop it from happening. 👉 What you can do to make sure it works this time. 👉 What you can do before you try it and make simple mistakes. You deserve better. Employees in #india deserve better. The #bookkeeping & #accountancy industry deserves better. I’m speaking at Accountex. 🗓 Date: 16/05/2024 ⏰ Time: 3:00pm 📍Location: FinTech & Innovation Showcase If todays #mindset was a song… 🎶 Represent - Nas 🎶 #JoinTheRevolution #7daysandaccounting #AccountexLondon

“Finance Operations: Where Detail Meets Impact” Working in finance operations means living in the details, but those details have a huge impact. Whether it’s making sure payments are processed on time, reconciling accounts, or collaborating with other teams, every task we handle influences the bigger picture. When things run smoothly in finance, it sets the stage for the entire business to grow with confidence. But it’s not just about accuracy—it’s about efficiency and constant improvement. Finding ways to streamline processes, reduce friction, and deliver timely, accurate data is what makes the difference. Finance operations may be behind the scenes, but the impact is felt across the entire company.

For early-career accounting & finance professionals, this is a time of exceptional opportunity. Understanding the technical components and rules of GAAP is still a top requirement but the technology coming to this space is a great equalizer in terms of the value they can provide. There's nothing but opportunity for those hungry to learn and add value. I see the accounting & finance profession continuing to add more value strategically as new technology emerges. It's one of the best functions to do so because of their understanding of the key business drivers. Sure they're not selling the product or making it... But they are providing insights to make sure sales & marketing are targeting the best buyers AND helping operations produce the product/service as efficiently as possible. What do you think the future of accounting & finance looks like? #accountingandfinance #hiring #CFOTech #Financetech

Hi Arun Bagaria, We have Working with your Organization in Maurituis but from last 1 Week, we have face the multiple issue in which your team has shared a cost but later they are saying that this cost is applicable and we cannot cater the Package with the Cost you guys only share over an Email. After taking the cost we have taken the amount from the customer and now we can't able to cater that booking due to the Fault of Parth. Sharing the SC in below Second Case: after the first case, we have taken the cost of package with flight but after taking the booking the team is saying that the Flights are Sold out and we cannot cater this booking. As a organisation our First Aim is the Customer Satisfaction after given this much amount of money but due to the Fault of your respective team Our Brand Value is going Down and we are bearing the huge loss to cater the booking.

Cash Flow Crunch: The Silent Struggle for Small Businesses 💸 One of the biggest challenges small businesses face is maintaining consistent cash flow. Delayed payments and unpredictable expenses can cripple operations, making it tough to grow and stay competitive. Staying on top of invoicing and expenses is crucial to survival! #SmallBusinessChallenges #CashFlowManagement #BusinessGrowth #FinancialStability #SilvercrestAdvisory #SMEFinance #CashFlowSolutions #AccountingServices #FinancialPlanning #BusinessSuccess #Entrepreneurship #StartupFinance #BusinessAdvisory #Bookkeeping #Auditing #CashFlowCrisis #SmallBizHelp #BusinessConsulting #FinancialWellbeing #BusinessStrategy #FinancialAdvice #BusinessFinance #SMEChallenges #BudgetingTips #BusinessInsights #TaxCompliance #FinancialForecasting #BusinessResilience #FinanceSolutions #StartupSupport #BusinessSustainability #USA #India #Israel #IMF #WorldBank #Meta #Google Accenture Finsmart Accounting Accounting & Finance Professionals Accounting Career Consultants, ACC Legal & HR Career Consultants QX Accounting Services Google Financial Accounting Standards Board L&T Finance

We're #hiring. We never stopped, but this time we're looking for just the right finance person to help us professionalize. LeadCoverage is crushing it. Inc. 5000 3x in a row, 40+ employees on three continents, happy customers, a healthy pipeline and the sexiest niche in business (#freight and #supplychain)! We're looking for the right #finance leader to help us get to the next level. Here's what we're looking for: 1. Strong basic accounting/finance chops. Yes, you'll be responsible for actually closing the books. 2. Modeling/forecasting + analysis. Help us make the right call every time, with the math to back it up. 3. Operational accountability. We're consultants, so utilization and margin are KPIs that drive us daily and weekly. Bonus Points for: 1. Successful M&A work (buying or selling) 2. International experience (announcement coming soon!) 3. #Consulting, #engineering, #agency, #lawfirm or other BPO solution experience. Thanks in advance for sending me your recommendations! I

Who we're looking for! You come from the Fintech or NBFC sector and are well-versed in the rigorous demands of a startup environment. Your foundation in IND AS (Indian Accounting Standards) is second nature. But you’re not just here to check boxes. You’re here to reimagine client approach to corporate accounting, financial reporting, and revenue strategies. What you’ll do: Functional Expertise: You’ll dive into our financial KPIs, monitor them with laser focus, and surface insights that reveal emerging trends, root causes, and year-over-year shifts. From corporate accounting to reinsurance and regulatory reporting, you’ll manage it all and instill a standard of excellence. Ownership and Control: You're tasked with defining financial objectives and designing controls that ensure both compliance and flexibility. You’ll create systems, policies, SOPs, and evaluations like RCSAs and BCPs that make financial controls intuitive and reliable. Data-Driven Insight: Your grasp on historical trends and demand drivers will make you indispensable in forecasting and evaluating outcomes. You’ll push the envelope with cost-saving initiatives, setting new benchmarks and constantly elevating the standard. Market Awareness: You’ll bring external insights from competitor analysis and keep us aligned with the best of the industry. Precision in Cash Management: You’ll elevate the timeliness and accuracy of cash management, from policyholder payouts to vendor relations. Problem Solver Extraordinaire: You won’t just identify issues; you’ll tackle them head-on with business teams on everything from revenue strategies to pricing dynamics. You’re the voice in the room that brings clarity, insight, and actionable recommendations in critical discussions. Collaboration & Interaction: Expect to be at the forefront of cross-functional discussions, driving alignment on revenue and strategy. Your insights will serve as the ‘source of truth,’ guiding collaborative decisions across the business. To Thrive Here: Qualifications: CA/MBA with 14-20 years in a fast-paced, data-heavy environment. Experience in startups and consulting is a plus. Skills & Approach: You bring analytical rigor, stakeholder management, and project expertise. You’re adaptable, thrive under pressure, and don’t shy away from ambiguity. You’re here to push boundaries, not settle for the status quo. If that sounds like you, let’s talk." Follow Ekta Agarwal, MBA🌐for more Job Update. #financecontroller #paymentsystems #Stakeholder #hiring