Meet Ben Sabberton, XSEM’s Finance Director—the man responsible for ensuring our financial strategy stays on course while juggling family life, bedtime stories, and an ongoing mission to become a scratch golfer.
Ben recently sat down with Prolific North to discuss his career in finance, best investments, lessons learned in financial leadership, and the challenges of managing agency finances.
Beyond the Balance Sheet: Finance Director Career Investments
When asked about the best investment he’s ever made, Ben’s answer wasn’t a financial one - it was reading bedtime stories to his kids. With three young children, he cherishes this daily ritual.
But when it comes to a book he’d recommend to professionals, Ben swears by Bounce by Matthew Syed. Focused on high performance, resilience, and the psychology of success, it’s a must-read for anyone looking to develop a winning mindset - whether in finance, business, or sports.
Navigating Financial Challenges & Defining Success
A Finance Director career in a creative agency isn’t just about hitting targets - it’s about ensuring finance enables, rather than restricts, creativity.
His best career advice to a younger-self?
Ditch the mullet - bad hair choices don’t age well.
Listen to old people - their insights might just save you from learning things the hard way.
Want to hear more about the reality of agency finance leadership? Read Ben’s full interview with Prolific North here: Prolific North Interview with Ben Sabberton
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