Why Your Finance Function Might Be Holding You Back with Julie Wilkinson

2025-11-17

Is your accountant really enough to protect your business? In this episode, I break down the five critical financial skill sets that most business owners are missing. Drawing from financial compliance audits and surveys of over 200 SME owners, I reveal why profitable businesses still run out of cash and how hidden risks are costing you thousands without you even knowing. You'll discover real case studies including a business that lost £150,000 in unprocessed expenses, another that missed £85,000 in unbilled sales, and a p...

Is your accountant really enough to protect your business?

In this episode, I break down the five critical financial skill sets that most business owners are missing. Drawing from financial compliance audits and surveys of over 200 SME owners, I reveal why profitable businesses still run out of cash and how hidden risks are costing you thousands without you even knowing.

You'll discover real case studies including a business that lost £150,000 in unprocessed expenses, another that missed £85,000 in unbilled sales, and a post-acquisition disaster that uncovered a £750,000 discrepancy. Whether you're scaling through acquisition or preparing for exit, these skills will help you transform your business from a lifestyle into a valuable asset that runs without you.

Every business we've audited has at least a 10% cash leak somewhere. Learn how to find yours and fix it before it's too late.

“Business owners don't actually know what finance can do.” – Julie Wilkinson

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