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The Financial Management Skills Every Manager Needs
The core financial management skills that matter for managers — what they are, why each one earns its place, and how to build them without becoming an accountant.
Est. 1998
Est. 1998
Paul Juby
Paul is JSF’s Operations Manager and resident systems nerd. He joined JSF to modernise the day-to-day — improving how things run behind the scenes, sharpening communication with clients, and using analytics to guide better decisions. Previously, Paul spent six years in London, where he ran operations on one of the largest affordable housing grant programmes in England. He brings a solid audit mindset to everything: clear processes, traceable decisions, and “does this actually work?” thinking. Paul supports SEO and strategy work at JSF and contributes to the blog.
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A plain-English guide to what financial management actually means for managers and business owners — the core decisions, why it matters, and how to build the skill.
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How to measure finance training ROI — from pre/post assessment to manager-behaviour KPIs and CFO-ready evidence of impact.
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In-house or public finance training? Compare cost-per-head, scheduling, customisation and outcomes to choose the right format for your team.
Finance Training Needs Analysis: The Realistic Version
Run a finance training needs analysis for your managers — practical framework, diagnostic questions and how to map gaps to training.
Financial Skills Every Manager Should Have
The financial skills your managers actually need — from reading numbers to budgeting decisions. A practical L&D guide.
Financial Management for Small Business Owners
A practical guide to financial management for small business owners — the few things that matter most when you're running the business and the finances at the same time.