Top Skills and Strategies for Standing Out in Finance with Stephen Newland
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Common startup finance mistakes: working capital
Stephen highlights weak working capital management: lax AR, AP timing and the dangers of short-term thinking.
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Winning at the finance game requires a specific set of skills. It's not just about financial literacy or accounting; soft skills are equally important. You might wonder what these skills are and how to learn them, but don't worry. Stephen Newland, Director of FP&A at GrowthLab Finance-as-a-Service, got you covered.
Stephen has worked in a finance role at various organizations, including startups, early-stage companies, nonprofits, and Fortune 500s. He earned the Certified Management Accountant designation in July 2022 and has an Honors Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance and Accounting from the University of Cincinnati. Before GrowthLab, Stephen held finance roles in organizations like Gravy, Qoins, North Point Community Church, Buckhead Church, Delta Air Lines, and GE.
In this episode, we discuss:
- How does GrowthLab help businesses optimize their finances for growth?
- The importance of learning from mistakes
- What skills are essential in helping finance professionals stand out and advance more quickly within their organizations?
- How can finance professionals develop soft skills early on?
- How can you build relationships and win over the trust of leadership?
- Creating a plan for personal growth
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