Building a better business through finance diversity | ACCA Global

Building a better business through finance diversity | ACCA Global: "Diversity in the finance function goes beyond visible differences. Instead it is about diversity of experience, knowledge, cultures and backgrounds. By bringing together diverse teams businesses know they can expect the innovative thinking that is needed to steer them through the economic and global challenges they face.

ACCA's research 'Building a better business through finance diversity' demonstrates that diversity has moved beyond a 'nice to have' but to an essential component of business success. In particular the report highlights how:

New responsibilities for the finance function mean greater diversity of capabilities and experiences
Diversity is essential in a global finance function
Diversity in the finance function starts with great recruitment
Businesses need to encourage diversity of experience across the finance function into other functions
Businesses need to provide finance leaders and the talent pipeline with global experience."

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