Finance resources

Build a finance function that understands how to make your entire business shine. Here’s where you’ll find the latest guides and insights in finance, boosting your agility while anticipating big risks.

MHR's World of Work is coming to London

23 September 2026 | Event

The 2026 British Business Survey

17 March 2026 | Report

High performance in finance

29 July 2025 | Report

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Shaftesbury case study

Shaftesbury chose People First to transform their HR, payroll and data strategy, giving 1,500 employees access to an intuitive platform

4 December 2025 | Case study

The MHR Show: Spring Statement 2026

Product Manager James Manning breaks down the headlines from the Chancellor’s Spring Statement and what it means for employers.

3 March 2026 | Video

How leaders can future-proof their businesses

MHR’s British Business Survey reveals forensic, data-driven insights into the most pressing challenges organisations will face in the future.

9 February 2026 | Telegraph article

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25 May 2025 | Blog | 4 min read

Real-time payroll: what is it, and how could it benefit you and your team?

MHR’s People First HR and payroll software includes a real-time payroll system that will transform your payroll functions in a…

19 March 2025 | Blog

Government devolution in England

Devolution in England promises to reshape the balance of power, enabling local authorities to address their communities' unique needs with…

7 February 2025 | Blog

Technology: The secret to a successful merger or acquisition?

In the complex realm of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), technology is not just a facilitator, but a game-changer. How so?…

20 January 2025 | Blog

How to master data-driven decision making

Leveraging data is an essential part of making strategic decisions and driving growth in your organisation. Let’s explore the key…

16 December 2024 | Blog

What will finance look like in 2025?

This year uncertainty remains, with finance professionals managing the impact of economic instability and the new government's Budget. But there…

28 May 2024 | Blog

What does ESG Investing mean for your business?

More and more investors are putting sustainability first. They need ESG guidelines to help them out. Just what is ESG…

8 April 2024 | Blog

What are Cloud Financial Systems and do I need one?

There are loads of reasons to embrace the cloud for your finance function. What is it, and why should you…

13 March 2024 | Blog

The importance of financial planning

Financial planning isn’t just a nice-to-have - it's essential to your business’s long-term success and sustainability. But what exactly is…

22 February 2024 | Blog

What is Financial Management? A Guide

If you want a healthy business, financial management is absolutely critical. What is it, and how can you make sure…