When a large retail company decides to replace its business system, the entire organization is put to the test. Which processes should carry over? Which should be scrapped and redesigned? And who makes sure the finance function doesn’t just survive the change, but comes out stronger? This is exactly the kind of project where Jenny, […]
There’s a moment most founders recognize in hindsight. The numbers are technically there, invoices going out, books roughly up to date, payroll running, but something feels off. You’re making decisions based on gut feelings more than data. The board meeting is next week, and you’re not sure you trust the forecast you’re about to present. A key hire is on the table, but you can’t quite model whether you can actually […]
The annual budget has long been the backbone of the finance function. It provides structure, sets expectations and aligns the organisation around shared numbers. It is familiar, and that is precisely why it stays in place, even as more and more CFOs recognise that it no longer tells the whole story. The problem is not […]
“Responsible finance” has a real definition. It’s not a vague aspiration or a rebranding of ESG. The industry has been using it for years to mean something specific: financial decision-making that is transparent, accountable, and oriented toward long-term outcomes rather than short-term extraction. The World Bank, development finance institutions, and regulators all use it this […]
For a long time, sustainability has been something that companies have handled as a separate area. Something that, at best, was reported on once a year in a separate document by a separate team. The rest of the business, including finance, had very little to do with it. That’s changed. Regulations like the EU’s CSRD […]
Most companies don’t notice that working capital is a problem – until it already is. Do any of these situations sound familiar? You’re growing and selling more, yet cash feels tight. A major customer has negotiated longer payment terms, and what used to be enough no longer is. Meanwhile, you need to build up inventory […]
A frank conversation between founders and finance professionals who’ve collectively seen hundreds of startups navigate the messy phase between “we just got funded” and “we actually need a finance function.” Based on a live panel at Maria 01, Helsinki — hosted by Finnish Startup Community and Greenstep. Panelists: Teemu Myllymäki, Co-Founder & CEO, Measurlabs […]
At the end of 2024, Hostaway raised an incredible $365 million in growth funding—one of the biggest investment rounds in Finnish history. But this success didn’t happen overnight. It’s a story about brave decisions, a strong team, and making smart choices even when things looked tough.
CFOs in the manufacturing sector face a complex set of financial challenges that differ significantly from those in other industries. The manufacturing environment requires an understanding of cost structures, supply chain management, capital investments, operational efficiency, and risk management.