The frozen finance function: A mid-market CFO’s roadmap to transformation for 2027 

Overview Is Your Finance Function Ready for 2027?  Finance is expected to deliver real-time insights, accurate forecasts, stronger controls, improved cash flow visibility, and AI-driven decision support. But can mid-market finance functions perform when they continue to rely on fragmented data, spreadsheet-driven processes, manual workflows, and operating models designed for organizations half their current size? No, it can’t, and the result is a finance function that isn’t broken, but frozen.  […]

Non-Profit CFO’s guide to outsourcing finance and accounting: From grant compliance to day-to-day operations 

Overview According to the Giving USA 2025: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2024, individuals, bequests, foundations and corporations gave an estimated $592.50 billion to U.S. charities in 2024. As giving stabilizes and improves, finance leaders must evolve from scorekeepers to strategic storytellers, translating financial data into mission impact.  This is because donors, grantors, and corporate partners want data-driven clarity about performance, liquidity, and risk, […]

5 Providers That Offer Secure Tax Preparation Support for CPA Firms 

Finding the right outsourced tax preparation partner is a strategic decision for medium-sized CPA firms looking to manage seasonal capacity without the burden of additional in-house hiring.

Procure-to-Pay outsourcing in Europe: Managing multi-currency AP and VAT compliance 

Procure-to-pay is complex in the EU because it involves managing accounts payable across multiple currencies. Suppliers may invoice in euros, British pounds, Swiss francs, Swedish kronor, Polish zloty, or other regional currencies. Currency fluctuations can impact costs, create reconciliation issues, and complicate financial reporting. These complexities intensify exponentially as businesses scale. Diverse tax regulations, varying […]

Does Audit Support Outsourcing Solves the Staffing Problem Audit Season Creates? 

How audit support outsourcing helps CPA firms handle testing and documentation during staff shortages, what it covers, and how to vet a provider.

The Quality Checklist Every UK Firm Should Use Before Outsourcing Accounting Work 

A practical 10-point checklist for vetting accounting outsourcing providers — real work samples, security certs, references, and pilot testing.

Record-to-Report outsourcing in Europe: How CFOs are closing books faster across borders

For European CFOs, the month-end close is no longer just an accounting exercise. It is a test of the finance function’s ability to deliver accurate insights, maintain compliance, and support timely decision-making across increasingly complex business environments.  Whether operating across multiple countries, currencies, legal entities, or tax jurisdictions, finance leaders are under pressure to produce […]

Manufacturing finance outsourcing in the UK: Streamlining P2P for complex supply chains 

Manufacturing finance in the UK involves multiple systems, stakeholders, and evolving regulations. Finance leaders in the manufacturing industry face persistent pressure stemming from balancing cost inflation, supply chain volatility, and rising regulatory burdens. Long production cycles and extended customer payment terms compound cash flow problems in manufacturing. Global and regional supply chain shocks and departmental […]

Why European fintech CFOs are outsourcing FP&A: Faster forecasting for hyper-growth Finance teams 

Financial planning and analysis (FP&A) is the corporate finance role that focuses on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic evaluation. In fintech companies, FP&A is even more critical because it plays a key role in optimizing unit economics, managing cash flow and burn rate, and navigating regulation and risk. Europe remains one of the world’s leading fintech […]