To ensure all accounting entries within the inidivdual’s area of control (i.e. project, contract, service line) are recorded in an accurate and timely manner. This involves the provision of timely reporting of financial data internally to business stakeholders and externally to the client. Furthermore, financial reporting will extend to forecasts, budgets and a “no surpises” outlook, together with ad-hoc financial analysis. In some cases this also requires the management of a small team.