Howman & Co

About

I’m Phil Howman

I help CFOs and Controllers make finance work better

What sets me apart from a typical contract project manager or finance consultant is the combination of these three strengths:

01.

I understand finance

Proven track record

I’m a qualified accountant with over 10 years of experience across both small and large organisations, including running a finance shared service centre

We have helped countless businesses overcome challenges.

02.

I know how to redesign the way finance works

Proven track record

I started in business process reengineering at Deloitte, and since then, have helped mid-sized and large companies improve their finance operating models – from fixing broken processes to standing up new finance functions.

We have helped countless businesses overcome challenges.

03.

I understand how to deliver change

Proven track record

I’m a qualified project and change manager with 15 years of experience in helping deliver finance projects.

We have helped countless businesses overcome challenges.

Why I focus on mid-size companies

They know what needs to change, but they can’t always make it happen. That’s where I can help by providing:

01.

An execution mindset

Proven track record

Improvement ideas are everywhere – but delivery is where they stall. I can help get the ideas off the whiteboard or slide deck and into action.

We have helped countless businesses overcome challenges.

02.

A focus on value

Proven track record

Having worked in retail and private equity companies, I’m always thinking about value. What’s the payoff? Is it worth the effort?

We have helped countless businesses overcome challenges.

03.

A partner to finance

Proven track record

Finance teams are under pressure to do more – managing BAU and driving change. I don’t just deliver outcomes; I help build the capability and confidence of the team along the way.

We have helped countless businesses overcome challenges.