We are thrilled to announce thar our own Managing Director James Baird has been named Most Exceptional Outsourced CFO in CEO monthly’s C-Suite awards.

In their press release announcing the winners, CEO monthly say “Every leadership team is there at the helm to guide the way through waters – whether they are calm or turbulent. And, as we all know, the turmoil of recent years has set many on a backfoot. However, our winners within this programme have worked immensely hard to combat any challenges by transforming them into opportunities for growth. C-Suite contributions help to balance a business, ensuring that everyday journeys feel as seamless as the next, resulting in admirable client services and, of course, immense progression.”

At Baird Consulting, we recognise that for many small businesses and startups, there simply isn’t the budget to hire the experienced team you would need for that level of support. That’s why outsourced providers are so important. Marketing (traditionally the purview of a CMO) is probably the most frequently outsourced activity for small businesses. Much of the remaining c-suite (CSO, CTI, CIO etc) are less relevant for many small businesses, but the advice and support of a CFO can make or break a business. Speaking about his win, James said “I’m thrilled to have been recognised. What it really comes down to is this: if you don’t have that experience in house (and if a small business, you probably won’t), then please do consider outsourcing, whether through us [Baird Consulting] or someone else.”

More information on the benefits of having an outsourced CFO (or FD) can be found in our article “Why Every Small Business Should Have an FD“.

You can read CEO monthly’s press release here, more about the C-Suite awards here, and confirmation of James’ win here.

Glossary

• CEO – Chief Executive Officer
• CFO – Chief Financial Officer
• CMO – Chief Marketing Officer
• CSO – Chief Security Officer
• CTO – Chief Technology Officer
• CIO – Chief Information Officer