Ask HN: Do start ups need finance people?
So, I have this passion for programming (yes, I have my side project in flask), but I was wondering if my day job skills as a finance controller might also be helpful for start ups.<p>To be clear, I am not talking about accounting here, but rather more about modelling&#x2F;understanding the company financials: budgeting, cost tracking against the plan, sales planning, margins, cash flow, account receivables, etc.<p>This is especially important if you get pushed on profitability or if you want to show a company in order to increase its acquisition value. Another example could be if you are considering giving up equity or getting a borrowing. Etc.<p>Do start ups do this? If they do, do you think they could benefit from external advice as hiring a person for that might just not be worth due to their size?