Today I’m speaking with Colin Hewitt, Founder & CEO of Float

In this episode, we talk about . . .

• Evolution of cash flow forecasting from spreadsheets to intelligent cash flow platforms.

  
  



• Differences between direct and indirect cash flow forecasting.

  
  



• Float’s shift to support fractional CFOs and the growing need for 13-week forecasts.

  
  



• New features in Float:
  
  
  
  

  
  

  • 13-week forecasting reports with click-to-detail functionality.

    
    
  
  

  • Consolidated cash flow view for multi-entity businesses.

    
    
  
  

  • Enhanced PDF reporting capabilities.

    
    
  
  

  • Upcoming VAT & GST forecasting features.

    
    
  
  

  • AI-driven expected payment dates and "intelligent cash flow".
    
    
    
    

    
    
  
  
  
  



• Importance of embracing AI internally and the concept of becoming an "AI-first" company.

  
  



• Colin’s experience launching The New F Word podcast, focusing on the rise of fractional CFOs.

  
  



• Building visibility via LinkedIn thought leadership.

  
  

Key Takeaways:

• Cash flow tools should integrate seamlessly with reporting stacks, not replace them. 

  
  



• Fractional CFOs face context-switching challenges Float aims to solve.

  
  



• AI offers new efficiencies but requires thoughtful, user-focused implementation.

  
  

Contact details:

Float: https://www.floatapp.com/ 

Colin Hewitt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colinphewitt/

The New F*Word (F for Fractional Finance) https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-new-f-word-f-for-fractional-finance/id1779512563 

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