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
Fractional FD: Revenue Recognition & Subscription Finance
How does a fractional Finance Director actually navigate UK subscription business revenue recognition — given the technical complexity of IFRS …
Fractional FD: Cost, Pricing & ROI
What does a fractional Finance Director actually cost in the UK in 2026, how should businesses benchmark fees against the …
Fractional FD: Cash Flow & Liquidity Management
How does a fractional Finance Director actually transform a UK business’s cash flow visibility and liquidity management — given that …
The Role of Fractional FD in Capital Structure Optimisation (Debt vs Equity)
How does a fractional Finance Director actually contribute to UK capital structure decisions — including the debt versus equity choices …
Fractional FD Across Sectors: Professional Services, Retail, Nonprofits
How does fractional Finance Director engagement actually work across different UK sectors — given that professional services firms, retail and …
Fractional CFO & ESG: Sustainable Finance Leadership
How does a fractional CFO lead ESG and sustainability reporting in a UK business — given that the regulatory framework …
Finance Leadership in Fintech & Crypto
What does senior finance leadership look like in UK fintech and crypto businesses — given the regulatory complexity, novel revenue …
CFO Soft Skills: Culture, Trust and Influence
Why does the UK CFO role increasingly require sophisticated soft skills — culture-shaping, trust-building, influence without formal authority, communication discipline, …
CFO Risk & Compliance Management
How does a UK CFO actually lead risk and compliance management — given that risk extends well beyond financial reporting …
CFO Leadership: International & Cross-Border Finance
How does a UK CFO operate effectively when the business has international dimensions — cross-border revenue, foreign subsidiaries, global supply …
CFO IPO Readiness: The UK Playbook
What does a UK CFO actually need to deliver to take a business through a successful London listing — and …
CFO Cost Control & Reduction
How does a UK CFO deliver meaningful cost reduction without damaging the business — and where should the boundary sit …
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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