Financial Communication Insights

Practical strategies and real-world experiences in management communication that actually work in Australian finance teams

When Numbers Don't Tell the Story

Last month, Keiran from our Melbourne workshop shared something that stuck with me. His finance team had perfect quarterly reports, but stakeholders kept asking the same questions. The issue wasn't accuracy—it was connection. Sometimes the most important conversations happen between the spreadsheet rows.

Breaking Down Silos Through Coffee Conversations

March 15, 2025 • 4 min read

Why Your Budget Presentations Fall Flat

March 8, 2025 • 6 min read

The Art of Saying No to Projects

February 28, 2025 • 5 min read
March 2025

The Trust Factor in Financial Reporting

Zara from Brisbane Finance shared an interesting challenge during our recent session. Her team produces flawless reports, but executives still question the numbers. We dug into this together and discovered that trust isn't built through accuracy alone—it's built through understanding. When people grasp how you arrived at your conclusions, they stop second-guessing your work.
February 2025

Making Forecasts Feel Human

Forecasting often feels like throwing darts in the dark. But Dex from our Perth cohort changed his approach entirely. Instead of presenting ranges as cold statistics, he started explaining the stories behind the numbers. Market volatility became "what happens when our biggest client gets nervous." Suddenly, his forecasts felt grounded in reality rather than wishful thinking.
January 2025

The Power of Pre-Meeting Conversations

Quinlee transformed her team's board presentations by changing what happened before the meeting started. She began reaching out to key stakeholders days in advance, not to pre-sell her recommendations, but to understand their concerns. This simple shift turned combative meetings into collaborative problem-solving sessions.

Learning from Real Experience

The insights on this blog come from finance professionals who've navigated real challenges in Australian organisations

Finance communication expert Rowen Blackwell

Rowen Blackwell

Senior Finance Manager, Sydney

Rowen spent eight years turning around struggling finance teams across three different industries. His approach focuses on building bridges between technical accuracy and business storytelling. He believes the best financial insights are useless if nobody understands them.

Real Stories, Real Solutions

Every article here comes from actual workplace situations. We don't deal in theory—we share what actually worked when the pressure was on and stakeholders needed answers.

Learning That Sticks

The best communication skills develop through practice and reflection. Our contributors share both their successes and their mistakes, because that's how real learning happens.

Financial communication specialist Elora Hendricks

Elora Hendricks

CFO, Adelaide Tech Sector

After leading finance teams through two major acquisitions, Elora understands how communication can make or break complex transitions. She specialises in translating financial complexity into clear business strategy that everyone can follow.