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This conference is sponsored by:
Pure Search are an executive search firm operating above mainstream recruiters and focusing on finance, tax, treasury and legal hires.
1 day (6 CPD Hours)
Introduction
Most SME’s in every sector agree that refining their strategic focus improves their profitability on a sustainable basis. Companies must recognize both the profound implications and the potential opportunities for their business during this prolonged period of economic uncertainty. The Financial Controller is key to this process, implementing the strategy defined and planned by the board on the ground. The crucial role of the Financial Controller is changing. Are you up to the challenge?
This one day, interactive conference will bring delegates up to date on the latest trends, technical information and thinking in the field. Delegates will hear from their peers, finance directors and managing directors on the current and future challenges facing the finance function and what skills they will need to drive and deliver high performance strategies in the future.
The course in detail
09:30 – 09:35 Welcome by chair
John Wright, National Chairman, Federation of Small Businesses
09:35 – 10:20 Winning - In challenging markets and beyond
- Strengthening the balance sheet
- Optimising performance
- Building confidence amongst stakeholders
- Positioning for the future
Richard Punt, Deloitte
10:20 – 11:05 The quest for cash: Perspectives on improved management of working capital during the credit crunch
Cash flow management is a major concern for businesses. Unpaid debts, bad payment terms or delays in payment can be the difference between success and failure of a small business. At best, bad cash flow management will slow down business growth and affect your ability to pay for your own purchases and expenses. This session will assist you with managing this crucial task.
David Santoro, Executive Partner IBM Global Business Services UK
11:05 – 1120 Refreshments
11:20 – 12:05 You Can’t Save Your Way to Sales
The current environment is a time for fresh approaches and new ways of doing business. Doing what you have always done, or what your sector has always done, or what worked last year, is no longer enough.
Recessions offer tremendous opportunities for alert and creative entrepreneurs. Become a challenger brand, increase your market share and at the same time learn how to become super-efficient and profitable – and then watch that growth rocket exponentially post-recession
Pam Vick MD Caspia Consultancy
12:05 – 12:50 Commercial Finance options open to businesses
12:50 – 13:50 Lunch
13:50 – 14:20 The Financial Controller as leader, influencer and communicator
14:20 – 15:00 Insolvency Indicators
David Kerr, Chief Executive, Insolvency Practitioners Association
15:00 – 15:15 Refreshments
15:15 – 15:50 Managing Fraud
Sterl Greenhalgh, Head of Corporate Fraud Investigations, Grant Thornton
15:50 – 16:25 Managing staff costs and redundancies
Steve Thompson-Martyn, Business Development Director CMC Career Management
16:25 Round up and close
What are the benefits of attending?
- An opportunity to explore their unique role with other financial controllers
- A clearer insight into the FC’s responsibilities and how to fulfil them effectively
- An examination of corporate financial strategies in the current economic climate and how these support broader corporate aims
- Personal development in a leadership role at strategic level
Who should attend?
- Financial controllers / managers or those with equivalent responsibilities
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| 20 Oct 2009 |
9:00 -17:00 |
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