Love it or loathe it, you’ve got to know where the money’s going to come from, and where it all goes.
Get it right from the start – it’s essential to the health and credibility of your project or organisation.
It also works like an extra sense, helping you spot trends, opportunities and issues earlier than you might have otherwise.
Financial Intelligence, Revised Edition: A Manager’s Guide to Knowing What the Numbers Really Mean by Karen Berman and Joe Knight is a really great place to start.