Stephen McLain: Fractional CFO Services for Growing Small Businesses & Corporate FP&A Trainer
Are You Charging Enough For Your Goods and Services The Finance Leader Podcast Pricing is one of the fastest ways to change the financial future of a small business, yet it is often treated like a guess. If you feel constantly busy while cash stays tight, or you keep adding customers without seeing a real …
Is Your Business Short on Cash Every Month? The Finance Leader Podcast Cash flow management is the difference between a business that feels calm and one that constantly feels behind, even when the profit and loss statement looks great. Many small business owners learn the hard way that profitability and cash are not the same …
Revenues versus Profits in Your Business The Finance Leader Podcast Small business owners often chase revenue growth because it feels like the clearest scorecard: more sales must mean the business is healthier. But revenue is only the top line on a profit and loss statement, and it can rise while your bank balance falls. That …
Aligning FP&A with Operations The Finance Leader Podcast – Episode 145 The more closely aligned Operations is with FP&A, the more likely the organization can find critical insights to grow revenue, reduce costs, better allocate resources, optimize labor, and overall provide a better experience for the customers and also for the employees. The FP&A team …
The Finance Leader Podcast – Episode 143 Financial leaders understand that a well-executed internal audit plan isn’t merely a compliance exercise—it’s a strategic imperative that safeguards organizational health. As former Mayor Michael Bloomberg aptly stated, “auditors are the guardians of financial integrity.” This perspective frames the critical nature of the auditing function within any organization. …