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Creating a World-Class Finance Function

(16 reviews)
by Ross Maynard

What is a world-class finance function, and why should you want to create one in your workplace? This course will help you to implement best practice in finance and accounting to optimise quality and efficiency, and to provide the best possible service to your stakeholders.

£100+vat
4 CPD hours
120 days' access

This course will enable you to

  • Recognise what makes a world-class finance function
  • Meet the needs of all stakeholders efficiently
  • Create processes that add value
  • Provide effective operational control
  • Embrace change and steer the finance function forward
  • Use the simple 'assess-plan-do-review' framework to drive continuous improvement
  • Be an inspirational finance leader

About the course

What is a world-class finance function, and how do you create one in your workplace? Establishing a world-class finance function requires implementing best practices within the finance and accounting team to optimise quality and efficiency, putting processes in place to provide the best possible service to internal and external stakeholders, and cultivating a high performing team that works together to deliver value to the organisation.

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Ross Maynard

Ross has worked as a consultant and trainer for over 20 years, specialising in finance processes, management information and performance measurement. He supports organisations to understand their processes; facilitates improvement teams; and supports staff to work together as a team to deliver tangible and sustainable improvements.

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Smith J
19 Nov 2025
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Smith J
19 Nov 2025
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Smith J
19 Nov 2025
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