First 90 Days as CFO or Head of Finance: Your Startup Success Blueprint

Book review: The first 90 days. Just landed a new CFO or Head of Finance role in a fast-moving startup?
Those first 90 days can feel overwhelming — messy numbers, unclear ownership, and no time to catch your breath. But you don’t have to just survive... you can lead with confidence.

👋HI, I'm Alysha Randall , a Fractional CFO at Fast Growth Consulting and author of Financial Leadership Fundamentals. I train new and aspiring CFOs and finance leaders on how to thrive in fast-growth environments.

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In this video, I’m sharing what I’ve learned over 20 years working with startups and scaleups, plus two powerful books I always recommend — including The First 90 Days by Michael Watkins. We’ll walk through a practical, startup-adapted roadmap to help you make an impact fast.

🎯 Here's what you'll learn:

How to build trust and credibility from day one
Quick wins that prove your value early
What “break-even point” means for finance leaders
Common traps to avoid in your first quarter
A proven month-by-month action plan
How to go from managing numbers to leading strategy


🧠 Whether you're a Head of Finance, Finance Manager, or aspiring CFO, these strategies will fast-track your leadership growth.

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