In this episode of The Finance Seat, Headstar Managing Director James Roach is joined by Ross MacGregor, Finance Director at Axiologik, to talk about what it really takes to scale a consulting business sustainably.
Ross shares his experience of joining a growing digital consultancy with no formal finance function, navigating an early period of decline, and rebuilding towards stable, long-term growth. The conversation explores the realities behind utilisation, margin and headcount, and why growth needs guardrails if it is going to last.
They also dig into finance partnering, the role of automation and systems, balancing permanent staff and contractors, and how finance leaders should think about transformation, data and ROI in an increasingly digital world.
Connect with Ross: www.linkedin.com/in/ross-macgregor-21106352
About Axiologik
Axiologik is a multi-award-winning digital, technology, and engineering consultancy specialising in leading and delivering ambitious, mission-critical digital change. They thrive on complexity, guiding organisations through uncertainty and solving challenges others can’t.
Axiologik’s industry-leading work helps clients achieve excellence in digital delivery. We’re proud to be one of the few UK consultancies awarded B-Corp certification, reflecting our commitment to positive societal impact and ethical, responsible practices.
Website: www.axiologik.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/axiologik
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