Introducing our Associate Director Shirley Hoy, the latest Insight team member to take part in our new ‘Then and Now’ series.
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Many Happy Returns
Happy Birthday Vikki
Tesco’s £263 million mistake – could it happen to you?
On paper, the #numbers looked right, but Tesco was counting #revenue from deals before the money had actually come in.
Celebrating Lisa
Congratulations on your 2 year anniversary. In conversation with Lisa Scriven, our Finance Manager for an interview on Then and Now…
What happens when your accountant leaves?
A Case Study for a charity that outgrew its accounts function and needed better reporting and contingency planning.
What a restaurant kitchen can teach your business
A truly effective finance function isn’t a collection of isolated tasks — it’s a system where each role depends on the other.
They wanted to hire us. We said no – here’s why
A finance department isn’t just a collection of separate roles — it’s a system.
Why it’s difficult to see the present clearly…
To create a strong business strategy you need clarity on where you are going and where you are today.
The blind men, the elephant and financial clarity
Internal intelligence is often scattered across different systems. When those systems don’t talk to each other it’s impossible to connect the dots.
How NASA’s rocket launch should shape your business strategy
While Mission Control must focus on conditions at a specific moment — when launching their rocket — you need a broader perspective for your business.
