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EPISODE · Jul 10, 2026 · 51 MIN

Do You Actually Need a CFO? (What They Do That Your Accountant Doesn't)

from Focus on the Fun Stuff · host Emma Mills

Send us Fan MailWhat if the next breakthrough in your business isn't another customer… but better financial leadership?In this episode, I sit down with Matthew Mills, former professional footballer and Chief Revenue Officer at The CFO Centre.Like many business owners, I didn't think I needed a CFO. But after working with one myself, I realised how much clarity, confidence and profitability I was missing.We talk about Matthew's journey from professional football into business, what a fractional CFO actually does, why so many business owners wait too long to get financial support, and how understanding your numbers can completely change the way you run your business.In this episode:Why most business owners think they don't need a CFOThe biggest financial mistakes growing businesses makeHow better financial reporting leads to better decisionsThe surprising similarities between elite sport and businessWhy profitability matters more than revenueWhen it's the right time to bring in a CFO🎧 Hit play to discover why understanding your numbers could be the biggest competitive advantage your business is missing. Support the showSupport The Show--Ready to reclaim your time? Grab our free guide and start delegating all of the things a business owner shouldn't be doing: 👉 The 106 Tasks You Must Delegate--Connect with Emma!Get my personal weekly newsletter here - if you want to Win the Week, every week.World Class Virtual PA support here: Mi-PA.co.ukFollow Emma on InstagramConnect with Emma on LinkedinWatch the Episodes on YoutubeEmmaMills.co.ukReviews and Feedback:Loving the show? Your feedback means the world to me and helps others find us!Thanks so much for listening to Focus on the Fun Stuff Podcast! Let’s make business a bit more fun together! 🌟

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Send us Fan Mail What if the next breakthrough in your business isn't another customer… but better financial leadership? In this episode, I sit down with Matthew Mills, former professional footballer and Chief Revenue Officer at The CFO Centre. Like many business owners, I didn't think I needed a CFO. But after working with one myself, I realised how much clarity, confidence and profitability I was missing. We talk about Matthew's journey from professional football into business, what a fr...

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