Why culture beats paperwork

What does effective finance leadership look like today? Explore why strong culture matters more than process alone, and what it takes to move from CFO to CEO.

Delivering change without losing sight of the numbers

How do finance leaders drive meaningful transformation while maintaining commercial performance? Explore the realities of balancing long-term change with immediate business targets.

Beyond the hype. Making AI work for finance.

Where does AI genuinely add value? From building the business case and identifying the right use cases to understanding accountability and who owns the output.

Telling the story behind the numbers

Finance is about more than reporting performance. Explore how CFOs can turn financial insight into better conversations, stronger relationships and more informed business decisions.

One source of truth. Better decisions.

Clean data starts at source. Explore how finance teams can improve data quality, create a more reliable view of business performance and make month-end work harder for the business.

Making investment decisions in uncertain times

How do you fund growth when the outlook keeps changing? Explore investment decisions, financial planning and the funding routes available to ambitious businesses, from banks and investors to British Business Bank and Innovate UK.

What finance teams bought, and what they wouldn't buy again

Cut through the noise around finance technology. Hear what has delivered real value, what hasn't lived up to expectations and what finance leaders would do differently next time.

Fractional, interim or full-time?

The finance function is changing. Explore different approaches to building the right team, accessing specialist expertise and finding the skills your business needs.

Is your finance function ready for ransomware and deepfakes?

Cyber threats are evolving, and finance teams are increasingly exposed. Explore the CFO's role in protecting the business, managing risk and preparing for what comes next.

The authority gap in the finance function

Finance leaders have more influence than ever, but does the function always have the authority to match? Explore how finance can earn its seat at the table and shape decisions across the business.