The elements outlined below form the foundation of FRA, ensuring effective financial management, resource optimization, and accountability within an organization, and helping drive sustainable growth. In the context of ESG and achieving Net Zero, these activities can be tailored to support sustainable finance, resource optimization for reduced emissions, and auditing of environmental compliance. Delivered as part of your Non-executive team it’s a timely, cost effective and compliant way of addressing these key responsibilities.
F I N A N C E
The finance element of FRA involves managing the organization’s financial health and ensuring it has the resources to meet its goals, now and in the future factoring in growth, risks and uncertainties.
Budgeting and Financial Planning
Developing budgets and forecasts to guide spending and investment, including for sustainability initiatives.
Cash Flow and Liquidity
Ensuring the organization has sufficient funds to operate and grow, with a focus on long-term financial stability.
Financial Reporting and Analysis
Producing accurate financial statements and analysing performance to inform decision-making.
Regulatory Compliance
Adhering to financial laws and standards, including environmental regulations and reporting where applicable.
R E S O U R C E S
Resources are multi-faceted and encompass the effective management of all assets – financial, physical, human, and intangible – to achieve organizational objectives across the short, medium and long term.
Allocating and Optimizing
Ensuring resources are used efficiently to support both operational and strategic goals, such as decarbonization.
Supply Chains and Logistics
Overseeing procurement and distribution to minimise costs and environmental impact.
Resource Management Strategies
Creating policies to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and support sustainability, broader ESG and achieving Net Zero.
Resource Utilization
Tracking resource use to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement in operations and the ESG journey.
A U D I T
Audit ensures transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement by verifying processes and controls.
Internal and External Audits
Reviewing financial records, operations, and compliance with standards.
Reviewing Financial Statements and Processes
Ensuring accuracy and integrity in reporting and operations.
Risk and Internal Controls
Evaluating frameworks to manage risks, including environmental and sustainability risks.
Recommendations for Improvement
Offering actionable insights to enhance performance and accountability.
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