No way, a decent CFO is worth their weight in gold, particularly...

No way, a decent CFO is worth their weight in gold, particularly for a company like Quickstep - at least they should be.

Cash flow forecasting, margin analysis on different products, projecting P/L and cash flow runways based on different revenue streams emerging/finishing, advising on cash requirements, cap raise/capital structure, risk management, R&D investment, reporting and access to Tax incentive, working capital management, overseeing strategic direction of the different departments are in line with company financial objectives, revieiwing legal docs, creating processes to ensure transparency and no cost blow outs, managing staff... but most importantly being able to think on the spot and adapt to changing business requirements and company strategy.

Not saying he did all those things competently, but a decent CFO v's one who is just an accountant can be absolutely massive.