Publisher's Synopsis
Reactive Publishing
Every great business runs on an invisible engine: the operating model.
The Operating Model is the definitive guide to building scalable, finance-aligned systems that drive clarity, accountability, and high-performance execution across your company. Whether you're a startup founder moving beyond spreadsheets or a CFO professionalizing finance at scale, this book delivers the frameworks, tools, and strategic insight to architect an operating model that actually works.
Forget siloed functions and reactive reporting - this is about integrating finance into the DNA of decision-making.
Inside, you'll learn:
What a true operating model is - and how it transforms execution
How to align finance, product, sales, HR, and strategy under one system
Building financial operating rhythms: weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annually
Connecting P&L structure to real business activities
Metric architecture: designing KPIs that map to execution and outcomes
Budgeting and resource allocation through an operating model lens
Adapting your model as you scale from founder-led to professional finance
How elite CFOs use operating models to influence boardrooms, not just balance sheets
Grounded in real-world case studies and actionable templates, The Operating Model bridges the gap between vision and reality. It's not about complexity - it's about clarity. And it's the most overlooked weapon in modern business strategy.
