The Definitive Guide to Managing the Numbers

The Definitive Guide to Managing the Numbers

by RichardStutely (Author)

Synopsis

The Definitive Guide to Managing the Numbers takes you step-by-step through the whole process of doing the numbers, assuming no specialised prior knowledge. It explains how to use standard PC software to simplify the process and cross-check your results. It reveals shortcuts and tricks that will help make you a financial wizard. You will not only be able to produce an outstanding set of financials, you will also have a much clearer understanding of what they mean and how to use them to be a more effective manager. Moreover, you won't fear dealing with people who make numbers their business: instead talk their language, win the arguments, and never be intimidated by a finance meeting ever again. Daunted by financials? This is the book for you.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 288
Edition: 1
Publisher: Financial Times/ Prentice Hall
Published: 07 Aug 2003

ISBN 10: 0273661035
ISBN 13: 9780273661030

Media Reviews
Praise for The Definitive Guide to Managing the Numbers: Aspiring managers who have trouble with crunching numbers may have found a saviour in Richard Stutely. The Guardian Praise for The Definitive Business Plan: Truly a practical guide to better business planning. The book is friendly and easy to read. An indispensable corporate tool. - Peter N. Tan, Senior Vice President, Hambrecht & Quist If this book had been available 30 years ago, life would have been a lot easier. - Mike Brooke, Entrepreneur and Private Venture Capitalist This is the most user-friendly book covering the business planning process that I have seen - Reginald May, formerly Deputy Chief Executive, Access Credit Card Company, Vice President, American Express Distribution Strategy ESG and Chairman 4M+ Associates Ltd A comprehensive, clear and rigorous framework. Invaluable for both practitioners and MBA students alike. This is the guide to business planning in rapidly changing times. - Lakis C. Kaounides, Director, MBA in the Management Technology and Electronic Business, City University Business School, London
Author Bio
Richard has been managing the numbers throughout his career, which has spanned banking and finance, government, and business in Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific. As a manager at all levels and a director, he has produced, managed and analyzed hundreds of project plans, departmental and enterprise budgets, cash flow statements, income accounts and balance sheets. Richard received a solid grounding in finance and accounting with NatWest and went on to become an investment analyst and chief economist with top investment banks. He was formerly a member of the London International Stock Exchange and has worked at HM Treasury, the British Finance Ministry. As executive vice president of a multinational software company, Richard developed and directly managed financial reporting and analysis for subsidiaries in several countries. In addition, Richard developed one of the world's first PC spreadsheet applications. Richard has written several books including the international bestseller The Definitive Business Plan. When Richard is not writing books or managing a multinational software company, he runs seminars and lectures to MBA students and corporate audiences.