Our blog covers topics of interest to Finance Directors and Chief Financial Officers alike.
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The FD Capital blog focuses on topics of interest for Finance Directors (FDs) and Chief Financial Officers (CFOs). It provides insights into the evolving role of financial leadership, especially in areas such as corporate finance, private equity fundraising, and mergers and acquisitions. The blog also covers practical career tips, such as competency-based interview preparation, effective business planning, and leveraging digital tools for financial transformation.
Key themes include:
Digital Transformation in Finance: Articles discuss how interim and part-time CFOs can harness technology, such as AI and big data, to drive financial innovation and efficiency.
Strategic Leadership: The blog emphasizes the expanding role of FDs and CFOs in aligning financial goals with business strategy and managing talent.
Career Development: FD Capital provides tips on enhancing LinkedIn presence, preparing for executive interviews, and transitioning into roles like Portfolio Finance Director.
This content is useful for finance professionals seeking to stay updated on trends, best practices, and leadership strategies within the finance sector.
The Finance Director's and CFO's Blog
NEDs in Crisis & Volatile Markets
What does the Non-Executive Director role actually involve when a UK business hits a serious crisis — financial distress, cyber …
NEDs in Charity & Nonprofit Boards
What does serving as a Non-Executive Director on a UK charity or nonprofit board actually involve, why is the legally …
NEDs in Audit Committees
What does serving on a UK audit committee actually involve for a Non-Executive Director, what specific responsibilities does the FRC …
NEDs for International Expansion
When does a UK growth business need a Non-Executive Director with substantive international experience, what specific value does an internationally-experienced …
UK Compliance Recruitment 2026: DORA, CASS & TPR Hiring
Why are UK FCA-regulated firms suddenly competing so intensely for three specific senior compliance disciplines — DORA Compliance Officers, CASS …
Interim FD: The First 30-90 Days
What does an effective interim Finance Director actually do in the first 30 days, the next 30 days, and the …
Interim FD: Managing Stakeholders & CEO Transitions
How does an interim Finance Director actually support a UK business through CEO transition or other leadership disruption — given …
Interim FD: M&A Support
When does a UK business engage an interim Finance Director specifically for M&A support — given that transactions are typically …
Interim FD: Budgeting & Forecasting Best Practice
How does an interim Finance Director actually transform a UK business’s budgeting and forecasting infrastructure within the time-limited engagement window …
Interim CFO for Tech & Crypto Startups
When does a UK tech or crypto startup actually need an interim CFO rather than fractional engagement, accelerated permanent search, …
How Interim FDs Support Permanent Hiring
How does an interim Finance Director materially improve the outcome of a UK business’s permanent FD recruitment process — given …
How CFOs Lead Change in Organisations
How does a UK CFO actually lead organisational change effectively — given that change failure rates remain stubbornly high, that …
FD Capital works closely with our clients to identify their needs, creating a close working relationship between businesses and our team of talented FDs and CFOs. Our recruitment service allows you to find the perfect candidate on either a part-time, interim or full time basis.
Our blog covers news items of interest to our clients and candidates looking for their next senior finance roles. FD Capital works closely with PE houses and specialises in helping business with their Private Equity Fund raising.
Many of our blog posts cover topics that our team gets involved with on a day to day basis, such as Corporate Finance and increasingly Financial Services as more of our clients are based in the City of London or are involved in M&A activity of some shape or form.
We curate a list of candidates that are hand selected for your company with the skills and experience you need to scale your business. Visit our how we work page to learn more about our approach.
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FD Capital was founded by Adrian Lawrence FCA, a Chartered Accountant and Fellow of the ICAEW with over 25 years of experience working with senior finance professionals, boards and business owners across the UK. He holds an ICAEW practising certificate in his own name. FD Capital has been providing Finance Director services since 2018. FD Capital is accredited by the Good Business Charter and is a recognised Living Wage Employer.
To discuss your Finance Director requirement, call 020 3287 9501 or complete the form on this page.
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