Wednesday 2 March 2016

EquityFD and Smith & Williamson present 'The Contemporary FD' on Tuesday 15th March in London



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

08:30
Registration and breakfast
09:00
Welcome - EquityFD and Smith & Williamson
09:15
Opening keynote
Vernon Hill, Chairman and Founder of Metro Bank 
09:45
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
10:45
Coffee break
11:00
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
12:00
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
13:00
Lunch
14:00
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
15:00
Valuing the FD
Paul Bosson, Serial Private Equity CFO
Sarah Hunt, Founder of EquityFD
Chris Hurley, CEO of LDC
Martin McCourt, Entrepreneur Investor
16:00
Coffee break
16:15
Closing address
Stewart Wingate, CEO of Gatwick Airport
17:00
Networking & drinks
18:00
Close

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)

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