Develop Future-Ready Finance Directors

Transform your finance managers into strategic leaders, trusted advisors, and high-performing team players.

Why Finance Teams Need FD Ready

FD Ready gives you the tools to lead with confidence, navigate complexity, and deliver results.

Build Commercial
Influence

Develop leaders who think beyond the numbers.

• Understand business drivers and strategy
• Speak the language of the boardroom
• Become a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders.

Lead High-Performing
Teams

Lead High-Performing Teams Create confident, values-driven finance leaders.

• Set vision and lead with clarity
• Inspire ownership and accountability
• Build culture that drives performance

Navigate Real-World Leadership Challenges

Prepare leaders for complexity, pressure, and change.

• Apply skills in realistic business simulations
• Gain confidence in high-stakes situations
• Make better decisions under pressure

Trusted and Accredited

Our courses are accredited by NASBA, enabling your finance teams to earn their CPE or CPD points with confidence.

Who is FD Ready for?

Designed for the Next Generation of Finance Leaders

Ambitious
Professionals

For finance managers, controllers, and business partners preparing to step into senior leadership.

Build the confidence and capability to lead
Strengthen strategic and commercial decision-making
Position yourself for the next step in your career

High-Potential Finance Teams

For organisations investing in future-ready leaders across their finance function.

Upskill your talent pipeline for FD-level readiness
Create a consistent leadership mindset across your team
Improve retention through structured professional growth

First-Time
Finance Leaders

For new FDs and senior finance leaders looking to elevate their impact.

Lead with vision, clarity, and confidence
Navigate real-world leadership challenges
Drive performance across teams and cross-functional partners

How the Program Works: Program Format

A practical, high-impact learning experience designed for busy finance professionals.

3 x In-Person Residential Workshops

Learning in an immersive environment.
• Focus on leadership skills & mindset
• Connect and collaborate with peers
• Away from day-to-day distractions

6 x 1:1 Virtual Coaching Sessions

Personalised guidance and support.
• Apply learnings to real challenges
• Build confidence with expert feedback
• Stay accountable and focused

3 x Facilitated Peer Group Check-ins

Shared learning and reflection.
• Revisit key lessons
• Refresh skills and insights
• Re-energize with peer support

Program Modules at a Glance

3 Modules to Transform Leadership Capability

Lead with vision, values, and self-awareness. 

• Build a leadership mindset
• Drive team performance
• Create a high-performing team culture

Become a trusted business advisor.

  • Strengthen commercial acumen
  • Improve strategic focus
  • Develop business partnering skills

Apply skills in real-world business scenarios.

  • Navigate high-pressure challenges
  • Practise decision-making in a safe environment
  • Lead with confidence in complex situations

Learning Outcomes

Participants will:

• Lead high-performing teams with
clarity and confidence
• Communicate with influence across
the business
• Drive commercial value and
strategic decisions
• Build resilience in high-pressure scenarios

Meet Your Course Facilitator

Iain Dewson

Lead Facilitator
Global

Trusted By

Our courses have already delivered transformational learning outcomes to people in the following companies:

Key Outcomes from FD Ready

FD Ready doesn’t just teach — it transforms. Here’s how your leaders will grow:

Lead High-Performing Teams

Inspire ownership, accountability, and results.

Communicate with Influence

Engage stakeholders and drive alignment.

Build Commercial
Acumen

Understand business drivers and create value.

Become Trusted
Advisors

Be the go-to voice in key decisions.

Navigate Real-World Challenges

Lead with confidence in high-pressure situations.

Lead with
Purpose

Develop self-awareness and lead with impact.

Explore How FD Ready Could Work for You

Zoe Allen

Head of Sales & Marketing
zoe.allen@growcfo.net