Course Details

In an increasingly competitive business environment, efficiency and cost control are more critical than ever. Lean Thinking isn’t just for manufacturing—it has powerful applications in finance, accounting, and business advisory. This webinar will provide accountants with insight into how Lean tools can be used to streamline their own operations, enhance client advisory services, and unlock valuable government supports for process improvement.

 

By watching, you’ll discover:

  • How Lean principles can eliminate inefficiencies in financial processes
  • The role of accountants in guiding clients toward Lean improvements
  • Available Irish government grants (Enterprise Ireland, LEO, IDA) to support Lean initiatives

 

With businesses facing rising costs and increasing pressure to improve performance, Lean provides a structured approach to doing more with less. This session will enhance your advisory capabilities, improve efficiency in your own practice, and help clients access funding for Lean transformations. Don’t miss this opportunity to add significant value to your business and the clients you support.


Paul Duffin and John Hennessy covers the following topics during this course:

  • Introduction to Lean Thinking for Accountant & Advisory Bodies
  • Applying Lean to Improve Accounting Efficiency 
  • The Accountant’s Role in Lean Business Advisory
  • Government Supports for Lean Implementation
  • Action Plan: Implementing Lean in Your Practice & Client Services

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Pembroke Alliance

Paul Duffin

Paul with his business partners has founded or been involved in several successful companies in the food, engineering, construction and professional services Industries. A Qualified Management Accountant (CIMA) and Expert Lean Facilitator with 20+ years. Paul works with Multinational and SME businesses.

Formed in 2011, Pembroke Alliance’s growth has been spearheaded by being a unique “One-stop shop” with expertise in Lean/Operations, Digitalisation, Green/Sustainability, Innovation/ R&D, Export Development and Grant support across all the Government and cross-border agencies. Pembroke has secured Savings of over €8.3m for clients in 2023. The average savings per Enterprise Ireland client over the last 10 years is €240k in addition to grant support.

Pembroke Alliance

John Hennessy

John Hennessy is a Master Black Belt in Lean with over 25 years of experience in highly regulated industries. He has a proven track record of helping organizations save millions of euros through cost reduction and process improvement initiatives. Passionate about continuous improvement, John is dedicated to driving positive cultural change by enhancing both processes and people within organizations.