The role of the Finance Director as value creator
Date: Tuesday 15 March 2016
Time: 08:30 – 18:00
There’s
no such thing as a one-size-fits-all finance director. Company size, type,
sector, a multitude of different situations and the style of other senior
colleagues all demand different attributes.
But FDs
in mid-sized, growth-oriented businesses need a bit of everything – from strong
team management skills to the ability to do deals, from cost control to
co-piloting the business with the CEO.
We think
these FDs, more than any other, need opportunities to meet and share ideas.
‘The Contemporary FD’ will fulfil that role with a programme designed to feed
the mind, tease out practical advice and uncover new ways for the finance
function to add value.
‘Value’
is the key word. We want to help FDs find new ways to express themselves as
business leaders first and accountants second. The importance of
discipline – or the knowledge that your core skills are intrinsically valuable
to any business are a given. But it’s equally clear these attributes are not
enough to enhance the value of your business on their own.
Why is this event different?
There are
no sponsors. So there are no pitches. There will be no PowerPoint – it’s not a
lecture (there won’t be any CPD points either for that matter). And definitely
no press.
This
really is about Finance Directors and for Finance Directors. The delegates are
just as important as the speakers. Rather than just using the word 'network' we
are looking to facilitate your networking by putting as much thought into the business
mix on the tables as we do into the panels themselves, to ensure that you do
meet as many of your peers as possible.
Who should come?
FDs in
growth businesses; those backed by private equity; and those seeking exciting
ideas to supercharge their career and their contribution. You’re a clear
partner to your CEO. But you get things done – even if that’s in Ops, IT or HR
as well as finance.
If you’re
working hard to both deliver on-the-money numbers week-in, week-out; working
hand-in-glove with a CEO to create value; and shooting for clear growth targets
which might necessitate M&A activity or market expansion…Contemporary FD is
a must.
Programme
The
programme will be hosted by Richard Young
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08:30
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Registration
and breakfast
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09:00
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Welcome
- EquityFD and Smith & Williamson
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09:15
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Opening
keynote
Vernon Hill, Chairman and Founder of Metro Bank |
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09:45
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Value
from transformation
Martin Glanfield, CFO at Mercia Technologies Kirsty Macdonald, Partner at Growth Capital Partners Gillian Wilmot, Chairman and NED – Founder of Board Mentoring Dan Sherfield, Finance Director at Grind Rick Waterlow, President International of Vice Media Inc |
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10:45
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Coffee
break
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11:00
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Value
from challenge
Toby Harris, CFO at D&D London David Lee, CFO/COO at Stratajet Charles Cameron, CFO at Tracscare Debra Wood, former CFO of Liberty |
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12:00
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Value
from vapour
Chris Cole, Managing Director of Make it Cheaper Group Ltd Frazer Fearnhead, CEO and Founder of Housecrowd Richard Gibson, Tech CFO/Chairman James Bodha, CFO at Thunderhead |
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13:00
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Lunch
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14:00
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Value
from values
Frances Daley, Non-Executive at Baring Emerging Europe PLC Rowland Johnson, CEO of Nettitude Margaret Rice-Jones, Chairman of Skyscanner and Openet Jane Dumeresque, CEO at Folk2Folk |
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15:00
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Valuing
the FD
Paul Bosson, Serial Private Equity CFO Sarah Hunt, Founder of EquityFD Chris Hurley, CEO of LDC Martin McCourt, Entrepreneur Investor |
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16:00
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Coffee
break
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16:15
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Closing
address
Stewart Wingate, CEO of Gatwick Airport |
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17:00
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Networking
& drinks
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18:00
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Close
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Booking fee
Places
cost £143.70 plus VAT, this booking fee covers the cost of the conference
facilities. Once you have registered to attend this event, we will send you an
invoice. Payment can be paid via BACs transfer or cheque.
Contact us
To speak
to us or for more information, please contact Stacey Leader
(T: 020 7131 8304)
(T: 020 7131 8304)
