Work/Life Balance and the CFO
Work/Life Balance and the CFO Achieving a work/life balance as an executive can feel like an uphill battle. CFOs are increasingly struggling to achieve this as their job role continues to evolve and expand. A recent survey found that CFOs spend two-thirds of their waking …
Using OKRs in the Finance Function
Using OKRs in the Finance Function OKRs (objectives and key results) have become a key part of every CFO’s and FD’s strategy and development planning. Financial executives setting to drive their company forward can leverage OKRs in the finance function to set collaborative goals for …
The Importance of a Seasoned CFO in a Private Equity Infusion
The Importance of a Seasoned CFO in a Private Equity Infusion In the ever-evolving landscape of business transitions and strategic financial manoeuvres, the role of a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is increasingly crucial. Nowhere is this more evident than in the process of bringing in …
Navigating the Challenges of Headhunting During a Recession
Navigating the Challenges of Headhunting During a Recession Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of talent acquisition, headhunting stands out as a strategic approach to identifying and attracting top-tier talent. This method becomes even more critical during times of economic recession when companies must carefully manage …
How to Determine if a Candidate Is the Right CFO For Your Company
How to Determine if a Candidate Is the Right CFO For Your Company Appointing a CFO is one of the most crucial hiring decisions you’ll make in your company. It’s vital that you choose the right candidate who can hit the ground running and build …
Buy-and-Build Strategies: Transforming Industries with Private Equity in the UK
Buy-and-build has become one of the defining strategies of UK private equity. The approach is simple to describe and hard to execute: a private-equity firm acquires a platform company, then grows it by acquiring a series of smaller businesses in the same sector, consolidating a …
Secondary Buyouts: Weighing the Advantages and Disadvantages of Private Equity Portfolio Transfers
Secondary Buyouts: Weighing the Advantages and Disadvantages of Private Equity Portfolio Transfers Introduction In the dynamic world of private equity, strategies continually evolve as investors seek to maximize returns and mitigate risks. One strategy that has garnered significant attention in the United Kingdom is the …
Co-Investments in Private Equity: A Growing Strategy in the UK
Co-investment — where a private equity firm invests in a deal alongside its limited partners or other investors, rather than solely through a commingled fund — has become a familiar feature of UK mid-market deals. Most coverage of it focuses on the investor’s view: why …
The Art of Fundraising in Private Equity: Strategies, Structuring, and Marketing
For a growing business, raising private equity is one of the most demanding financial processes it will ever go through — and the quality of its finance leadership does more than almost anything else to decide how well it goes. Much is written about PE …
The role of the CFO in a Family Office Compared to an SME or Corporate
The role of the CFO in a Family Office Compared to an SME or Corporate The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) plays a critical role in a London-based family office, where wealthy families entrust the management of their financial affairs, investments, and assets. In this setting, …
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