πŸŒ… Morning Briefing

Monday 30 March 2026  Β·  VP Finance  Β·  Return from Annual Leave

πŸ–οΈ Back from leave (Thu 26 – Fri 27 Mar)  Β·  No VIKTOR-FEED β€” calendar unknown  Β·  Q1 closes TOMORROW (31 Mar)
29
Open Tasks
11
Due/Overdue
102
Open W/F
39
W/F Overdue
12
Stalled Objs

1Priority Alerts

πŸ”΄ Q1 CLOSES TOMORROW (31 Mar) β€” Last day to capture Q1 outcomes. Objectives review + T095 (SOX ELC-21) due 31 Mar. 12 stalled objectives going into Q1 close.
πŸ”΄ T095 SOX ELC-21 Walkthrough β€” due tomorrow (31 Mar). Prepare Feb 2026 package + CFO review evidence (Workiva). Adria Hutchison waiting.
🟑 Gavin W/F overload β€” 20 overdue items β€” Cube housekeeping, RF2 setup, Neologik PoV, bonus accrual, JIRA triage. Several feed decisions this week. Chase today.
πŸ”΅ Return from Annual Leave β€” First day back. Leave: Thu 26 – Fri 27 Mar. No VIKTOR-FEED since Wed 25 Mar. Today: Monday 30 Mar. No meetings data available β€” assume full day open.
🟑 W156 (Niall self-action) β€” IT SaaS Licence Review Co-Pilot β€” 3 questions to answer. 11 days overdue.

2Build Block β€” Today

βœ… Clear window β€” No calendar data (no VIKTOR-FEED). Assume full morning available. Target: 4 tasks.
T101 build HIGH IA roadmap consolidation β€” gather all IA items/tasks/plans into coherent next steps +10d overdue
T106 build HIGH Central reporting database β€” bring Claude artifacts into one report with breakdowns +6d overdue
T107 build MEDIUM Make out 2027 plan with Gavin: H1.27 RF3, H2.27 RF5 β†’ Gavin Smith +5d overdue
T110 build MEDIUM Build Cube user guide β€” show team where to go for each query type +6d overdue

3Meetings Today

πŸ“… No VIKTOR-FEED received since Wed 25 Mar (leave period). No calendar data available.
Run your EOD cowork tonight to restore calendar visibility for tomorrow.
Assumption: full day available β€” treat as deep work day.

4Must-Close Today β€” Non-Build

⚠️ 7 non-Build tasks due/overdue β€” above 5-task cap. Triage needed.
T081 align MEDIUM Kick off V1 scenario planning factors register with Gavin β†’ Gavin Smith +10d overdue
T109 action MEDIUM Confirm user access is appropriate in Cube β€” short fix +10d overdue
T114 solve MEDIUM AR plan: check best practice when a reinvoice is required β†’ Seamus Barry +7d overdue
T122 align MEDIUM Speak to Ed on consolidating reports β†’ Ed Parsons +5d overdue
T123 action MEDIUM Remind staff Wed to populate weekly context layer +5d overdue
T128 align MEDIUM Have career conversations with all direct reports +5d overdue
T038 align MEDIUM Design Strategic Priorities H2 2026 session and OKR review (DW)
Also: W156 (Niall self-action β€” IT Co-Pilot 3 questions, 11d overdue) Β· T095 SOX ELC-21 due tomorrow

5All Open Tasks (29)

πŸ”΄ DUE TODAY / OVERDUE (11)
T081 align MEDIUM Kick off V1 scenario planning factors register with Gavin β†’ Gavin Smith +10d overdue
T101 build HIGH IA roadmap consolidation β€” gather all IA items/tasks/plans into coherent next steps +10d overdue
T106 build HIGH Central reporting database β€” bring Claude artifacts into one report with breakdowns +6d overdue
T107 build MEDIUM Make out 2027 plan with Gavin: H1.27 RF3, H2.27 RF5 β†’ Gavin Smith +5d overdue
T109 action MEDIUM Confirm user access is appropriate in Cube β€” short fix +10d overdue
T110 build MEDIUM Build Cube user guide β€” show team where to go for each query type +6d overdue
T114 solve MEDIUM AR plan: check best practice when a reinvoice is required β†’ Seamus Barry +7d overdue
T122 align MEDIUM Speak to Ed on consolidating reports β†’ Ed Parsons +5d overdue
T123 action MEDIUM Remind staff Wed to populate weekly context layer +5d overdue
T128 align MEDIUM Have career conversations with all direct reports +5d overdue
T038 align MEDIUM Design Strategic Priorities H2 2026 session and OKR review (DW)
🟑 THIS WEEK (4)
T002 solve HIGH Check for latest from Gavin β€” Claude Code automated monthly reforecasting process β†’ Gavin Smith
T075 delegate MEDIUM Get Ian's Gross Profit report designed β†’ Ian
T095 action HIGH SOX ELC-21 Walkthrough β€” prepare Feb 2026 package + CFO review evidence (Workiva) β†’ Adria Hutchison
T148 align MEDIUM Push Gavin β€” Claude handles flux report analysis in April (timing issue re Easter / COP 8 Apr) β†’ Gavin Smith
πŸ“… NEXT WEEK (3)
T045 align MEDIUM 1:1 pre-workshop conversation with each DR (DW)
T086 communicate MEDIUM ExCo sharing plan β€” needs RF3 in front of ExCo live with PowerPoint (April) β†’ Elias Mark
T133 build HIGH Prepare for Q1 workshop
πŸ“¦ BACKLOG (11)
T052 align MEDIUM Follow-up 1:1s with each DR on personal commitments (DW)
T054 solve LOW Check Payroll is ready for EquatePlus β†’ Fidelity transition (Apr)
T144 align HIGH With Mike β€” review steps to get new EOM report live for March (data structure + cube table) β†’ Mike Gregoline
T145 build HIGH Request EOM report data template from Claude; coordinate cube table data for March
T146 action MEDIUM Add GL account 5954 to cost centre Bible with red-flag escalation process
T147 action MEDIUM Include Mike + Gavin on email to Leo/Gary re clear GL account definitions
T150 action MEDIUM Confirm availability for Neologik/Peter Gee on Apr 9/10 β†’ Peter Gee
T156 task MEDIUM Map out services for each bank account β€” what each bank provides, fees, usage, and rationalisation implications
T155 task HIGH Plan OJ prepayment β€” assess cost and terms before committing
T154 task HIGH Schedule Q2 forecast mapping call with Nicola β€” after annual leave
T153 task HIGH Design Finance Department Operating Model β€” demand management, prioritisation framework, service model, and stakeholder visibility

6Direct Report W/F Flags

39 overdue W/F items across direct reports (of 102 total open)
πŸ”΄ Gavin Smith
20 overdue  worst: [W031] Gavin/Mike β€” Rollcard model plan (debit loss benchmarki... (+18d)
🟑 Seamus Barry
4 overdue  worst: [W014] Seamus β€” 3EN Phase 1: check what can go live in paralle... (+21d)
🟑 Mike Gregoline
3 overdue  worst: [W009] Mike (and/or Gavin) β€” Validate Rotowire Contract Waterf... (+23d)
🟑 Conleth Fay
3 overdue  worst: [W142] Conleth Fay β€” Roll Card Funds Flow call with Darin Pett... (+10d)
🟑 Gary Malone
3 overdue  worst: [W164] Gary / Seamus / Conleth / Gavin β€” Update Confluence Fin... (+7d)
🟑 Emilija RistiΔ‡
2 overdue  worst: [W162] Emilija β€” Cost Attributor output (to assess improving P... (+10d)
🟑 Niall (self)
1 overdue  worst: [W156] IT Support β€” SaaS Licence Review Co-Pilot β€” answer 3 qu... (+11d)
🟑 Andrew Ryan
1 overdue  worst: [W166] Andrew Ryan (Newtec) β€” Response to catch-up request re ... (+7d)
🟑 Elias Mark
1 overdue  worst: [W137] Elias β€” Raise Neologik with Ian; provide update on his ... (+3d)
🟑 Nicola Iddon
1 overdue  worst: [W168] Nicola β€” Meet with Paraglide this week; confirm whether... (+2d)

7Waiting For β€” Overdue + Due This Week

πŸ”΄ Overdue (39 items β€” top 15 shown)
W009 Mike Gregoline β€” Mike (and/or Gavin) β€” Validate Rotowire Contract Waterfall (due 2026-03-07) +23d overdue
W014 Seamus Barry β€” Seamus β€” 3EN Phase 1: check what can go live in parallel; draw up critical items list (seq (due 2026-03-09) +21d overdue
W031 Gavin Smith β€” Gavin/Mike β€” Rollcard model plan (debit loss benchmarking) (due 2026-03-12) +18d overdue
W034 Gavin Smith β€” Gavin / Amelia β€” Run mid-month NetSuite bills data quality check β€” build into pre-close pr (due 2026-03-13) +17d overdue
W103 Gavin Smith β€” Gavin β€” Cube housekeeping: fix NetSuite mapping rules + Data health screen (due 2026-03-14) +16d overdue
W147 Gavin Smith β€” Gavin β€” Send Niall link to Confluence page with vertical lead content (ahead of meetings) (due 2026-03-19) +11d overdue
W156 Niall O'Leary β€” IT Support β€” SaaS Licence Review Co-Pilot β€” answer 3 questions on Co-Pilot usage (due 2026-03-19) +11d overdue
W107 Seamus Barry β€” Seamus β€” Update on T020 (ex-XL Media Cyprus employees β€” 5 people); next steps with Niall + (due 2026-03-20) +10d overdue
W142 Conleth Fay β€” Conleth Fay β€” Roll Card Funds Flow call with Darin Petty (GoChisel) β€” Fri 20 Mar 11 EST (due 2026-03-20) +10d overdue
W144 Gavin Smith β€” Gavin β€” Ask Seamus for reasons for prior month adjustments (joint Slack channel) (due 2026-03-20) +10d overdue
W145 Mike Gregoline β€” Mike β€” Create BI ticket for casino feedback (geos affected + granular detail confirmation) (due 2026-03-20) +10d overdue
W146 Gavin Smith β€” Gavin β€” Check with Mike on geo detail for BI casino feedback; get reports/details if neede (due 2026-03-20) +10d overdue
W148 Gavin Smith β€” Gavin β€” Set up meeting with Niall + Amelia by Friday to review G&A cost reports (due 2026-03-20) +10d overdue
W149 Gavin Smith β€” Gavin β€” Slack Pete (Niall included) re new analyst numbers from earnings call (due 2026-03-20) +10d overdue
W150 Gavin Smith β€” Gavin β€” Update BI/Finance sync attendee list + loop in Seamus if full team required (due 2026-03-20) +10d overdue
πŸ“… Due Tomorrow β€” Tue 31 Mar (8 items)
W042 Conleth Fay β€” Conleth β€” Create cash flow chart per bank account (ownership, usage, responsible team, rec (due 2026-03-31)
W043 Gary Malone β€” Gary β€” Ensure HR categorises staff in UKG per approval matrix tiers for RAMP integration (due 2026-03-31)
W044 Gavin Smith β€” Gavin/Justin β€” Agree timelines for software data migration to software portal; collaborate (due 2026-03-31)
W171 Mike β€” Mike β€” Build B2C subs forecast template, then move to B2B (due 2026-03-31)
W172 Mike β€” Mike β€” Gather up what Lee has requested (to check against Claude / Allocation logic) (due 2026-03-31)
W173 Aleksandra β€” Aleks β€” Confirm next week if she was able to recreate Analyst gathering (due 2026-03-31)
W175 Sinead β€” Sinead β€” Raise with Gary/Niall where Ramp design will not be met (due 2026-03-31)
W179 Mike Gregoline + Gavin Smith β€” Create Confluence page of cost centre grievances/issues (due 2026-03-31)
ℹ️ 24 more overdue items not shown. Full chase runs Wed/Fri at 11:30.
Items due next week: W042 (Conleth cash flow chart), W043 (Gary UKG/Ramp), W044 (Gavin software migration), W171–W175, W179 β€” all due 31 Mar.

8Objective Alerts

⚠️ 12 of 18 Now/This Quarter objectives are STALLED β€” no active linked tasks. Q1 closes tomorrow. Objectives review session urgently needed in Week 14 (w/c 6 Apr).
πŸ”΄ STALLED | Simple Automated
Use revenue automation to support analysis, not just reconciliation
Linked: no active tasks | all linked tasks closed
πŸ”΄ STALLED | Simple Automated
Implement Contract Management System across GCG
Linked: no active tasks | all linked tasks closed
πŸ”΄ STALLED | Simple Automated
Transition NetSuite partner in Q1
Linked: no active tasks | all linked tasks closed
πŸ”΄ STALLED | Simple Automated
Appoint and onboard a dedicated Finance Systems Lead
Linked: no active tasks
πŸ”΄ STALLED | FP&A
Build non-affiliate revenue drivers, insights, and forecasting capability
Linked: no active tasks | all linked tasks closed

9Stakeholder Outreach β€” Repair/Watch

πŸ”΄ Opco (Repair) β€” +27d overdue
πŸ”΄ Exco (Watch) β€” +24d overdue
πŸ”΄ Pete (Watch) β€” +24d overdue
πŸ”΄ FO&P Directors (Watch) β€” +24d overdue
πŸ”΄ Kevin (Repair) β€” +20d overdue
🟑 Elias (Watch) β€” +9d overdue
🟑 Colin (Watch) β€” +9d overdue
🟑 Max (Watch) β€” +4d overdue
🟑 Ellen (Watch) β€” +4d overdue
🟑 Lee (Watch) β€” +1d overdue
Priorities today: Kevin (Repair, 20d overdue) β€” direct message or call needed. Lee (Watch, 1d overdue) β€” quick touchpoint. Elias, Colin, Max, Ellen β€” all overdue, plan this week.

10Zoom AI Notes

πŸ“Ή No VIKTOR-FEED for Thu 26 – Fri 27 Mar (annual leave). Last Zoom AI content was from RF2 review (Wed 25 Mar) β€” captured in Wed 25 briefing.

11Email & Slack Flags β€” Return Capture

πŸ“¬ Action needed: Review inbox accumulated over Thu 26 – Fri 27 Mar leave period.
Suggested capture prompt when reviewing: "New tasks from email β†’ add to tasks.yaml Β· New W/F items β†’ add to waiting-for.yaml Β· Run EOD tonight for VIKTOR-FEED"

12Corrections

Spot an error? Reply: fix [ID] [correction] β€” e.g. fix T095 done or fix W009 closed

13Training β€” Week 14

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Lifts
0/2
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Runs
0/3
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Walks
0/2
πŸƒ Easy lunch runs: 0/2  |  Last session: Thu 19 Mar (run)
πŸ’‘ Today (Monday): Not a typical lunch run day β€” save first session for tomorrow (easy lunch run Tue window 12:00–13:30). Get a lift in this evening if possible.
Log with: run done Β· lift done Β· walk done