Demystifying Finance
The Finance Course specifically for CEOs & Directors in the Staffing & Recruitment Industry.
Clear explanations. Real examples. Finance training that makes sense, delivered face-to-face by an expert who’s helped 40+ recruitment businesses scale and sell.
Turn numbers into growth, profit and power at the boardroom table.
Most recruitment leaders didn't get into business to run spreadsheets. But the truth is, if you can't confidently lead with your numbers, you'll always be one step behind.
Demystifying Finance gives you the clarity, confidence and commerical edge to lead with impact.
You'll walk away knowing exactly how to:
- Drive growth and profit through smarter financial decisions
- Read and challenge your P&L and balance sheet like a pro
- Build and lead a high-performing finance team
What you'll learn
Module 1
Financial Literacy Foundations
Get to grips with the basics, to build confidence & give you a solid grounding for the rest of the course.
Module 2
Your Finance Team
How to structure & manage your finance team as well as reviewing the information produced by them with confidence.
Module 3
Incentive Schemes & Forecasting
We will discuss how you can use budgeting & forecasting process to create a strong unified goal across the business.
Module 4
Exiting a Recruitment Business
A strong finance function is essential if a recruitment business is to achieve a successful exit.
Module 5
Compliance
Here we’ll talk about everything you need to know to keep yourself compliant in today’s tax and statutory environment.
Module 6
The Case Study
In this module, you’ll be doing all the work! Taking everything you have learnt over the course, you will deliver your plan to exit.
The impact of Demystifying Finance
What you'll walk away with
- Strong financial literacy foundations
- Ability to drive growth through numbers
- Expert ownership of your P&L and balance sheet
- Ability to lead a high-performing finance function
- Clarity on how to exit successfully
- The tools to map your own successful exit
Meet your trainer: Paul Glynn
Paul Glynn has been helping recruitment business leaders understand, optimise and lead through finance for nearly two decades.
His experience includes:
- Acting CFO to 40+ high-growth recruitment companies
- Supporting £250M+ in turnover
- Completing 7 recruitment business sales
- Training 100+ senior finance leaders via his Aspiring FDs programme
He’s known for simplifying the complex, removing the fluff, and helping founders feel in control of their numbers, without needing a finance degree.
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for recruitment business owners, MDs and CEOs who want to:
- Understand their finances without the jargon
- Get more value from their finance team
- Build a more profitable, scalable business
- Be prepared for a successful, high-value exit
Whether you're looking to improve your cash flow, increase business valuation or simply make better decisions, Demystifying Finance gives you the tools and confidence to do it.
What makes this course different?
Most finance training is designed for accountants.
This one’s built for leaders, by someone who’s worked at board level, led 7 exits, and supported £250M+ in turnover across 40+ recruitment businesses.
It’s practical, relevant, and focused entirely on helping you:
- Ask the right questions
- Set the right financial strategy
- Lead with confidence
Next Cohort Starts Soon!
Ready to get started?
Investement Required:
£5,950 + VAT
Book a no-pressure call with Paul to see if the course is a good fit for your goals.
FAQ
How long does the course take?
The course runs over 6 months, with one in-depth module delivered each month. This gives you time to absorb the content and apply it directly to your business between sessions.
What's the format, is it live or self-paced?
The course is delivered live and in person by Paul over six monthly sessions at a central London venue. You’ll join a small group of like-minded recruitment leaders for expert-led training, Q&A, and practical discussion.
Where is the course held?
All sessions take place face-to-face at a venue in Central London. Exact details will be shared upon registration, but rest assured, it’s easy to get to and designed to give you space to step out of the day-to-day and work on your business.
Is the course just for finance professionals?
No, this course is designed specifically for non-finance leaders. It’s built for recruitment CEOs, MDs and founders who want to lead more confidently with financial insight, not become accountants.
Is the content tailored to recruitment businesses?
Yes. Every module is rooted in the realities of running and scaling a recruitment business, drawing on Paul’s experience working with 40+ agencies and overseeing 7 successful exits.
Do I need to share any of my business's financials?
Not at all. While you’ll be encouraged to reflect on and apply the course content to your own numbers, there’s no requirement to share your financials with the group.
Let’s do this
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