Wondering how to tame your startup’s financial chaos? I’m with Ciarán O’Donnell, fractional CFO and Own Your Numbers founder, who equips startups with the financial savvy to grow. We uncover how to spot cash flow traps, decode KPIs, and why EBITDA isn’t just jargon—it could shape your business’s exit value.

Packed with wild stories and actionable insights, we explore how a part-time finance expert turns confusion into clarity without the hefty price tag. Whether you’re buried in spreadsheets or just want to boost your financial know-how, this episode’s got the spark you need.

Curious about ditching a cushy corporate finance gig for the wild ride of a fractional CFO business? I sat down with Kat Willem-Kent, a trailblazer who traded a top firm for Fractional Finance, growing it from a one-woman show to a seven-strong team with HR disruption in her sights. Over lunch in London, she sparked the idea and mapped it out in a sunny Paddington square. Kat’s story is raw—bold leaps, scaling chaos, and balancing family life, all spiked with energy healing and manifestation.

In this episode, she dishes on recruiting CFOs, managing client demands, and her killer tech stack (Xero, Fathom, Float). Beyond numbers, Kat’s driven by purpose, blending personal growth with big plans. Our conversation is punchy, real, and loaded with insights for entrepreneurs, finance nerds, or anyone hungry for a fresh take on business.

This episode’s a bit different, I’m trying something new by bringing on not one, but two guests — Michael Spyrou and Tim Johnson, co-founders of Axcelera.

I’ve been really curious about how the role of the fractional CFO is evolving, and these two are right at the forefront. Axcelera is a group of CFOs with a fresh approach—combining strategic financial planning with smart tech to help growing businesses thrive.

Michael’s got over 20 years of finance experience across multiple countries and sectors. His focus? Helping SMEs get a grip on their numbers and make confident decisions. Tim’s background is in banking and entrepreneurship—he’s founded multiple businesses and even ran call centres in the Caribbean. Together, they’ve built something pretty special.

In this chat, we get into:

* Why the fractional CFO is so key for scaling businesses

* The importance of delivering insight, not just information

* How tech is transforming the finance function

* What founders really need from their CFO

If you’re running a business or advising one, this is well worth a listen.