Simon Bittlestone

Finance functions must preempt the next supply chain bottleneck

Recent disruptions might have seemed extreme, but finance teams – need to be ready for the unexpected

Metapraxis demanding action on Black inclusion

Being a signatory on the letter demonstrates our commitment as a global business to take immediate action by implementing our own plan to strive for real and ever-lasting change.

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Secure a certain future with effective financial planning

With more uncertainty still to come, it’s key that business leaders know how to deal effectively with the challenges that lie ahead in order to remain profitable.

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COVID19 is not a 'get out of jail free card' for auditors

Auditors are under pressure so it’s important they play their part in COVID-19 recovery and provide a fair view of which businesses are going concern.

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How do you solve a problem like Wirecard? CITY A.M.

Simon Bittlestone comments on the latest Wirecard scandal why it might not spell the end of the road for Wirecard.

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United as one

We understand that racism is a systemic and institutional problem, and we acknowledge our own need to be and do better.

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COVID-19 Impact on Audit and Tax

Simon Bittlestone, discusses the impact of COVID-19 on smaller firms’ abilities to compete with the “Big Four” and what the solution to the audit problem is.

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A key weapon in businesses’ battle to survive

Simon Bittlestone discusses the value of financial teams in a time of crisis on Accountancy Today: ‘A key weapon in businesses’ battle to survive’

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Streamlining a CEO’s transition into a new role

CEOs and senior management teams have been hitting the headlines as they face making difficult decisions about their strategy, workforce and future.

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Financial Reporter - Spotlight with Simon Bittlestone

How businesses can safeguard their performance with Brexit on the horizon and why planning for strategic goals is more vital than ever.

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Data and AI helping prep finance function for black swans

Major unexpected events can wreck havoc on businesses, but there are measures the finance function can take to help respond.

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Embracing the digital future

Future-proofing businesses from The Telegraph.

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Thomas Cook collapse - lessons learned

The collapse of Thomas Cook highlights inadequacies within the system

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How Can Businesses Plan For Brexit?

Simon Bittlestone's article in Finance Monthly on the many unanswered questions around impending Brixit

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How technology can help plan for the unknown

How businesses can plan for uncertainty with technology and scenario modelling in Global Banking and Finance Review.

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Are ‘friends’ electric?

A thorough assessment of the impact of AI in the finance function in Director of Finance.

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Setting up for success

Latest research into the future of the finance function and what the millennial finance professionals think

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Metro Bank shares plunge as cash call spooks investors

Simon Bittlestone writes in ‘Letters to the Editor’ on the Metro Bank share slump and how businesses can avoid making the same mistakes.

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Finance Function 2019: Fewer Functionaries, More Strategists

Heading into the new year, technology is starting to wipe out lower-level number crunchers in favour of mid-level team members focused on strategy.

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Scenario modelling to aid decision-making

Simon Bittlestone, writes in International Director on the importance of financial analytics and real-time scenario modelling in preparing for Brexit.

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CEO Transitions: Here’s how to handle them

CEO, Simon Bittlestone features in this month’s CEO Today on the importance of analytics in the CEO onboarding process.

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How technology can help businesses plan for the unknown

Global Banking and Finance Review featuring CEO, Simon Bittlestone

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rugby insights through smart vest technology

CEO Simon Bittlestone discusses how we incorporated data and analytics into this year’s Varsity Match with Wareable.

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Analytics to improve business relationships

Simon Bittlestone discusses how analyzing company data correctly can help build relationships between an organisation’s teams with FT Adviser

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The new tactic to cope with Solvency II

Effective analysis of financial data and scenario modeling can help insurance firms overcome the challenges of Solvency II ‍

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Insurance M&A plunges in H1

M&A in the insurance sector is currently at a two-year low, leaving many insurers considering the sale books of their business as an alternative avenue for growth.