How to take back your time and stop drowning in approvals

Published: 28th Nov 25

How to take back your time and stop drowning in approvals

Finance Directors should be leading – not chasing invoices, checking payroll, or firefighting finance emails.

Finance Directors should be leading – not chasing invoices, checking payroll, or firefighting finance emails.

But that’s what happens when systems don’t work.

At first, it’s just “signing off a few invoices.”

Then it’s “making sure payroll’s right.”

Then it’s “following up on that one report.”

And suddenly, half your week is gone.

Here’s what works:

1. Automate invoice approvals – without losing control.

Smart routing rules send invoices to the right person automatically, based on spend type or site. You only see what really needs your attention.

2. Move finance emails out of your inbox.

A dedicated, managed finance inbox means queries are answered, paperwork chased, and suppliers dealt with – without draining your time.

3. Make reports come to you.

Waiting or chasing for data wastes time. Clean, scheduled reports mean you have the clarity you need – when you need it.

Take back your time. Your focus should be on strategy, not processing £40 line items.

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