Overwhelmed in a Finance Team of One? Smart Delegation Tips for Startup CFOs

Feeling overwhelmed as a finance team of one in a fast-growing startup and How to deal with overwhelmed in finance?

Hi! I’m Alysha Randall and I am a Fractional CFO for start-ups and scale-ups & I mentor and train new and aspiring finance leaders in this space. I am also an author of Financial Leadership Fundamentals, and mentor at Financial Leadership Foundations.

For startup CFOs feeling overwhelmed in a one-person finance team, smart delegation is crucial. Prioritize tasks, delegate based on strengths, streamline processes, and foster open communication. Effective delegation involves understanding individual team member capabilities, providing clear instructions, and establishing accountability. Ultimately, delegation can significantly reduce workload and prevent burnout.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Overwhelmed in a finance team of one?
01:28 What only you should be doing as Head of Finance
03:24 How to get more from your outsourced bookkeeper
06:14 Build simple templates to reduce repeat work
08:28 Setting expectations and boundaries with founders
10:26 When it’s time to ask for a bigger finance team
11:57 Long-term delegation strategies that scale
13:26 Final thoughts and next steps

Whether you're a startup CFO, Head of Finance, or Finance Director wearing all the hats, this video will give you practical delegation tools and leadership frameworks to thrive without burning out.

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