Blog & Documentation
Technical decisions, finance insights & lessons learned
Building an AI-Native Finance Function from 0 to 1
How I approached building a finance function that uses AI at every layer, from data ingestion to insight generation. The key was thinking about what humans do best vs. what AI handles efficiently.
GMV vs Revenue: Why Marketplace Metrics Matter
In B2B marketplaces, GMV tells a fundamentally different story than net revenue. Understanding the relationship between take rate, GMV growth, and unit economics is critical for Series B fundraising.
Real-Time Data Ingestion for Financial Analytics
Using Finnhub API and event-driven architecture to build real-time marketplace analytics. How I moved from batch processing to streaming data for faster decision making.
Transfer Pricing in Cross-Border Marketplaces
Navigating transfer pricing complexity when operating across US and UK jurisdictions. A practical framework for marketplace startups scaling internationally.
Automating the Monthly Close: A Practical Guide
Reducing close cycle from 10 days to 5 days using automation triggers, smart categorisation, and integration with accounting software. Lessons from implementing FinOps automation.
AI Integration for Financial Insights with DeepSeek
How I integrated LLM-powered analysis into financial workflows. From generating automated variance analysis to building a conversational interface for ad-hoc financial questions.