The Finance Director Blog

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

Cash Flow Lies Business Owners Tell Themselves
The Essential Guide to Developing a Business ICU Plan for Crisis Management
Banking in Crisis: How to Approach Your Bank for Emergency Aid
How to Use Your Balance Sheet as a Crisis Toolkit: Navigating Economic Downturns with Confidence
Navigating Financial Turbulence: How Micro-Exits Serve as a Survival Strategy for Struggling Founders
Cash vs Ego: The Psychological Traps That Sabotage Financial Decisions
The First Cut Hurts the Least: Navigating the Challenges of Business Right-Sizing
The Hidden Cost of Hope: Navigating Financial Pitfalls of Over-Optimism
The Cash Flow Rebuild: What a Realistic Comeback Looks Like
Clients on the Brink: Identifying Emotional Distress in Struggling Entrepreneurs
Cash Flow Triage: Strategies for Prioritising Payments in a Financial Crunch
The ‘Zombie Business’ Trap: Identifying When to Close Shop to Avoid Financial Drain

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.

Our blog posts now feature as news items on Google News