Game Plan for Success at Charlton Athletic F.C.
About this Event
Join fellow finance professionals for an engaging afternoon at Charlton Athletic Football Club, combining professional development, practical insights, and a unique behind-the-scenes stadium experience. Through thought-provoking sessions on leading change, supporting team wellbeing, and professional growth, you'll gain valuable takeaways to help you navigate today's evolving finance landscape while connecting with peers from across the profession.
Plus, find out exactly what you can learn about leadership from a "Secret Squirrel". Join Peter Culley, Risk Management Specialist in AI & Cyber at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, as he talks about his career - including his 15 years in the Royal Air Force as an intelligence officer - and the lessons he learnt along the way.
The event also includes an exclusive 45-minute private tour of The Valley, offering access to areas usually reserved for players and staff. Finish the experience with a photo opportunity pitch-side and enjoy valuable networking in a memorable sporting setting, making this an event not to be missed.
Check out our agenda for more details on each session.
Agenda
🕑: 08:45 AM - 09:15 AM
Guest arrival, breakfast, and registration
🕑: 09:15 AM - 09:25 AM
Welcome to the conference
🕑: 09:25 AM - 10:15 AM
Keeping Your Team in the Game
Info: Discover how mentoring can strengthen your leadership impact by developing talent, building confidence, and creating a culture of continuous learning within finance teams. This session explores the benefits of mentoring, practical approaches to becoming an effective mentor, and how leaders can inspire, support, and empower others to reach their full potential.
🕑: 10:15 AM - 10:25 AM
Break
🕑: 10:25 AM - 11:15 AM
What I Wish I'd Known About Becoming a MiP
Info: Considering a move into practice or looking to take the next step in your professional journey? In this candid session, hear a firsthand account of becoming a Member in Practice (MiP), including the challenges, opportunities, and lessons learned along the way. Gain practical advice on navigating the process, building confidence, and making the most of the opportunities that MiP status can offer.
🕑: 11:15 AM - 11:25 AM
Break
🕑: 11:25 AM - 12:15 PM
Leading Through the Storm
Info: Step into the role of a Finance Director navigating a perfect storm of digital transformation, ESG reporting demands, and team burnout, where every decision shapes the future of the finance function. Explore how to define a clear transformation vision, build stakeholder buy-in, and balance competing priorities in a rapidly evolving environment. Gain practical insights into leading people through uncertainty, embedding lasting change, and turning complexity into a roadmap for sustainable success.
🕑: 12:15 PM - 12:25 PM
Break
🕑: 12:25 PM - 01:15 PM
Leadership lessons from a Secret Squirrel
Info: Join Peter Culley, Risk Management Specialist in AI & Cyber at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, as he talks about his career - including his 15 years in the Royal Air Force as an intelligence officer - and the lessons he learnt along the way.
🕑: 01:15 PM - 02:00 PM
Lunch
Info: Sandwiches and drinks will be provided
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM
Private tour of The Valley
Info: Enjoy a private tour of The Valley, home of Charlton Athletic F.C. You'll get exclusive access behind the scenes and a photo opportunity beside the pitch.
🕑: 03:00 PM
Close
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 30.00 to GBP 60.00
