When Does Your Business Need a Fractional FD?
By Adrian Lawrence FCA — Founder, FD Capital | Fellow of the ICAEW Most UK businesses that eventually hire a Finance Director should have done so 6–12 months before they actually do. The reason is rarely cost; it is usually uncertainty about whether the business …
When Does Your Business Need a Fractional CFO?
By Adrian Lawrence FCA — Founder, FD Capital | Fellow of the ICAEW The question we hear most often from UK business owners: “Does my business actually need a fractional CFO yet?” It is the right question, and the honest answer is that for many …
The Interim FD: Complete UK Guide
By Adrian Lawrence FCA — Founder, FD Capital | Fellow of the ICAEW An interim Finance Director is a senior finance executive engaged full-time or near-full-time for a defined period — typically three to twelve months. The role exists to fill specific gaps: an incumbent …
The Fractional CFO’s Role in PE Exits & Due Diligence
The Fractional CFO’s Role in PE Exits & Due Diligence By Adrian Lawrence FCA — Founder, FD Capital | Fellow of the ICAEW The 12 months before a PE exit compress the work of a hold period into a final sprint. Vendor due diligence providers …
The CFO’s Role in Fundraising & Investor Relations
The CFO’s Role in Fundraising & Investor Relations By Adrian Lawrence FCA — Founder, FD Capital | Fellow of the ICAEW Fundraising is the highest-leverage activity a CFO manages. A round closed at a strong valuation compounds across every future decision the business makes — …
The CFO’s Playbook for PE-Backed Businesses
The CFO’s Playbook for PE-Backed Businesses By Adrian Lawrence FCA — Founder, FD Capital | Fellow of the ICAEW Operating as a CFO in a PE-backed business is a specific role, not a generic one. The reporting cadence is faster, the board scrutiny is higher, …
NEDs: Boardroom Influence & Governance
NEDs: Boardroom Influence & Governance By Adrian Lawrence FCA — Founder, FD Capital | Fellow of the ICAEW The gap between an average non-executive director and an effective one is rarely about technical knowledge. It is about boardroom influence — the combination of judgement, style, …
NED Recruitment: UK Process & Best Practice
NED Recruitment: UK Process & Best Practice By Adrian Lawrence FCA — Founder, FD Capital | Fellow of the ICAEW Appointing a non-executive director is one of the highest-consequence hiring decisions a UK business makes. A strong NED adds governance rigour, opens networks, and challenges …
Fractional FD for PE-Backed Businesses
Fractional FD for PE-Backed Businesses By Adrian Lawrence FCA — Founder, FD Capital | Fellow of the ICAEW A fractional FD is often the right appointment when a PE-backed business needs experienced finance leadership but a full-time CFO is not yet justified or available. In …
Fractional CFO: Value Creation for PE Portfolio Companies
Fractional CFO: Value Creation for PE Portfolio Companies By Adrian Lawrence FCA — Founder, FD Capital | Fellow of the ICAEW Value creation in private equity has changed. The leverage-driven returns of the 1990s and 2000s no longer clear the bar. Fund LPs expect operational …
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