Building Margin

89: Better Financial Results Start With This

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Dec 6, 2024
Learn powerful strategies to boost profits and accountability in your organization. Discover two methods for assigning financial responsibility that promote clear ownership over metrics. Transform financial statements into actionable insights with monthly strategy reviews. Drive results and cultivate a culture of ownership, all aimed at enhancing business success.
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ADVICE

Assign Ownership To Financial Line Items

  • Assign one person to every income statement and balance sheet line item to create clear financial ownership.
  • Use monthly Financial Strategy Review meetings to hold owners accountable and drive action on problem areas.
ADVICE

Avoid Multiple Owners For One Metric

  • Never assign the same line item to multiple people because it creates confusion and lack of accountability.
  • Designate a single point person to investigate and act when a metric moves the wrong way.
ANECDOTE

Early Mistake: Shared Ownership Caused Confusion

  • Steve recounts an early mistake of assigning multiple people to one line item, which caused confusion.
  • That experience taught him to assign exactly one owner per account to ensure accountability.
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