There are some questions that everyone dreads in an interview scenario. Probably top of the list is the where do you see yourself in five years, and running a close second is the one about self-development. Perhaps it is because we find it difficult to talk about ourselves, or maybe it is because we feel...

Mental wellness, post Covid, is a much-discussed subject right now, and we are all trying to understand what we need to do to help our colleagues and teams. There is a balance to be found now things are heading back to normal. A new equilibrium to be set where the after-effects of lockdown need to...

  Our next quarterly event is on Thursday 17th September 2020. About the event: The NW FD Network is run in association with AFR Consulting, MHA Moore & Smalley and Barclays. Our mission is to help Finance Directors and SeniorFinancial Controllers to continue their personal development through: • Observing ke...

One of the unexpected results of the lockdown has been a sort of mental gear shift about the validity of working from home (WFH) as accepted practice. Even the most resistant of managers had to embrace the principles of WFH during the worst of the pandemic. There was no choice, so there it was, live...

  Our next quarterly event is on Friday 12th June 2020. About the event: The NW FD Network is run in association with AFR Consulting, MHA Moore & Smalley and Barclays. Our mission is to help Finance Directors and SeniorFinancial Controllers to continue their personal development through: • Observing key note ...

Our next quarterly event is on Thursday 12th March 2020 at Leyland Golf Club. About the event: The NW FD Network is run in association with AFR Consulting, MHA Moore & Smalley and Barclays. Our mission is to help Finance Directors and SeniorFinancial Controllers to continue their personal development through...

As we approach the end of January 2020, many companies across Lancashire shall start to focus on their Financial and Accountancy Recruitment. A new year often brings new budgets, new growth plans and therefore… new staff. However, this often comes with complications. In todays job market some employers are find...

  Our next quarterly event is on Thursday 12th March 2020 at Leyland Golf Club. About the event: The NW FD Network is run in association with AFR Consulting, MHA Moore & Smalley and Barclays. Our mission is to help Finance Directors and SeniorFinancial Controllers to continue their personal development through:...

Our next quarterly event is on Tuesday 19th November 2019 at Leyland Golf Club. About the event: The NW FD Network is run in association with AFR Consulting, MHA Moore & Smalley and Barclays. Our mission is to help Finance Directors and SeniorFinancial Controllers to continue their personal development throu...

The finance industry is highly competitive. With roles ranging from Credit Controller, Management Accountant and all the way up to Finance Director level; ensuring you prepare for an interview is vital to succeed in your job search. Here at AFR Consulting we advise candidates seeking a career in accountancy daily wit...