If you’re a CFO, you already know how critical budgeting and forecasting are to your company’s success. You probably also know how stressful and frustrating the process can sometimes be. But where does that stress really come from? And can we reduce it? If you’re still managing budgets primarily in Excel, switching to a modern planning tool could solve more problems than you might expect.
The EU ViDA reforms are set to transform the VAT system in the European Union by prioritising digitalisation. Enacted on 14 April 2025, the reforms will improve compliance, optimise tax collection and reduce the risk of fraud. The first changes will come into effect in July 2030.
Power BI has become a cornerstone of modern business intelligence. It enables users to create interactive reports, connect to various data sources, and visualize insights without extensive technical knowledge. For many organizations, Power BI is the go-to solution for building dashboards, supporting decision-making, and democratising analytics across teams.
How did Vesa Aaltonen become an interim finance professional? Aaltonen shares insights about his fascinating career and explains why he has not yet applied for a ‘normal job’. He also discusses the versatility of the interim CFO role and the various positions under this title.
Many companies treat budgeting as a once-per-year exercise: fill in the numbers, tick the boxes and move on. But today's most successful businesses approach budgeting as a strategic process, that drives clarity, speed and smarter decisions across their entire organisation.
Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace requires more than good intentions - it demands practical action. How to gather data, rethink hiring practices, and embed inclusivity into your daily culture to drive meaningful change and measurable progress?
In February 2025, the EU Commission introduced the new Omnibus proposal, which, if implemented, would bring significant changes to sustainability reporting. In this article, our sustainability expert Susanna Kiviniemi explores what actions would be reasonable to take if the proposal becomes law and whether there are measures worth advancing regardless of the EU’s decisions.
Companies across the globe are recognising that their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) efforts are directly tied to their long-term success. The question now is not whether sustainability is important, but how companies can become truly sustainable and why, in the process, they can unlock hidden profits.
Greenstep is 15 years old this year! Travel with us through time and the different stages of our history - from the first steps to the most important milestones. We also get to read a few words about the company's beginnings and growth story from Greenstep's founder, Tore Teir, and hear some memories from Greenstepers who have been with us since the early days.