Finance
- Have a set budget code and a designated budget holder. We were not able to set up a separate budget code for the pilot, and this has hampered development and progression, as there wasn’t a quick and easy way to determine which costs went to the pilot from the system. This information was included in a spreadsheet that was shared with managers and finance on a regular basis.
- Keep an eye on your budget. We had regular meetings with the Finance team to keep them up to date with developments and advise them what we were planning. This ensured that when we had invoices that needed paying, and during the procurement process, the finance team were aware of what the plans were, and could advise other departments about financial commitments.