Stakeholder management

• Build a hybrid workplace, suitable for the needs and wellbeing of all colleagues and employees
• Invest in people, supporting them to upskill in key areas such as data analytics, coaching, business partnering, and digital skills
• Support ‘customers’ of the Finance team through change, including partnering with specific departments or functions

Operational delivery

• Improve the efficiency and scalability of processes, including consideration of Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Low-code platforms, Power Automate, outsourcing, and other options
• Use data analysis to steer the business pro-actively in the right direction to consider new ideas and make the right decisions
• Analyse your costs and profits to understand true margin, taking into account all direct and indirect costs

Business protection

• Strengthen internal controls reporting and corporate governance in light of UK Audit and Corporate Governance white paper
• Improve cyber security measures and controls to suit the needs of a hybrid workplace
• Consider company reputation around topical matters such as Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), including the wider supply chain, government reliefs and tax matters

Value creation

• Take advantage of a booming M&A market; be ready for opportunistic acquisitions and disposals; start IPO or Exit preparations early
• Take a flexible, agile and nimble approach to plans and change programmes to balance quick wins and fast failures against medium and long term improvement
• Invest where ROI is clear, and maximise tax savings in plant and machinery and R&D