Our blog covers topics of interest to Finance Directors and Chief Financial Officers alike.
HOW FD CAPITAL WORKS
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
Family Office Case: Interim FD for Succession Planning
Family Office Case: Interim FD for Succession Planning Introduction to Family Offices and Succession Planning Understanding Family Offices Family offices …
How a Part-Time FD Fixed EBITDA Leakage
How a Part-Time FD Fixed EBITDA Leakage Understanding EBITDA Leakage in Small Businesses Defining EBITDA EBITDA, which stands for Earnings …
Startup Success Story: Interim CFO Role in Fundraising
Startup Success Story: Interim CFO Role in Fundraising Introduction In the dynamic world of startups, financial management plays a pivotal …
Fractional CFO Guides PE-backed Exit Strategy
Fractional CFO Guides PE-backed Exit Strategy Understanding the Role of a Fractional CFO in PE-Backed Companies The Emergence of Fractional …
Part-Time FD Optimises Cash Flow for Scale-Up
Part-Time FD Optimises Cash Flow for Scale-Up Introduction Overview of cash flow management challenges in growing scale-ups Growing scale-ups often …
Interim FD Turnaround: From Loss to Profit in 6 Months
Interim FD Turnaround: From Loss to Profit in 6 Months Understanding the Role of an Interim FD The Definition and …
How a Fractional CFO Saved a Company £500k
How a Fractional CFO Saved a Company £500k Understanding the Role of a Fractional CFO Defining a Fractional CFO A …
Scenario Planning: What Part-Time CFOs Do Differently
Scenario Planning: What Part-Time CFOs Do Differently Introduction to Scenario Planning and Part-Time CFOs Definition and Importance of Scenario Planning …
Growth Planning With a Fractional FD Team
Growth Planning With a Fractional FD Team Introduction to Strategic Financial Leadership Understanding Strategic Financial Leadership Strategic financial leadership involves …
Using a Fractional CFO for Digital Finance Transformation
Using a Fractional CFO for Digital Finance Transformation Introduction to Digital Finance Transformation Understanding Digital Finance Transformation Digital finance transformation …
Budgeting and Forecasting: Interim FD Best Practice
Budgeting and Forecasting: Interim FD Best Practice Introduction to Budgeting and Forecasting Importance in Financial Management Budgeting and forecasting are …
M&A Due Diligence With a Part-Time FD
M&A Due Diligence With a Part-Time FD Introduction to M&A Due Diligence Overview of Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers and acquisitions …
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
Latest Thinking from FD Capital
Practical insight on FCA regulation, financial crime compliance, CFO leadership and Finance Director practice — written by Adrian Lawrence FCA and the FD Capital team.
FCA conduct rules, COBS suitability, best execution, whistleblowing and the practical expectations of regulatory oversight in FCA-regulated firms.
The MLRO role, AML frameworks, PEP screening, source of wealth and financial crime compliance in FCA-regulated firms — written for practitioners and those who hire them.
The CFO role across sectors and situations — SaaS finance, PE-backed businesses, cybersecurity risk, remote leadership, crisis periods and the fractional CFO model in practice.
The Finance Director role across sectors, salary benchmarks, what FDs earn, and the practical guides to transactions, business structures and financial concepts that FDs navigate daily.
All content written by Adrian Lawrence FCA — ICAEW Fellow and FCA practising certificate holder.
About Our Founder
FD Capital was founded by Adrian Lawrence FCA, a Chartered Accountant with over two decades of experience in finance leadership and executive search. Adrian holds a BSc from Queen Mary College, University of London and is a Fellow of the ICAEW. Before founding FD Capital he worked across private, listed, owner-managed and PE-backed organisations, giving him direct experience of the finance challenges and hiring decisions that CFOs are appointed to solve. He personally leads our most senior CFO searches and conducts candidate interviews himself — which is why our assessment process goes substantially deeper than a standard recruiter screen. He holds a practising certificate and this website is associated with his own ICAEW registered Practice. Every brief Adrian takes is informed by having sat on both sides of the table.
Published Research & Thought Leadership Adrian Lawrence FCA, founder of FD Capital, actively contributes to advancing the understanding of fractional and interim finance leadership in the UK. His recent peer-reviewed publications on ResearchGate explore the strategic impact of these flexible executive models on business growth, transformation, and scalability — particularly for SMEs, scale-ups, and PE/VC-backed companies.
- The Evolution of Fractional CFO Leadership in Modern UK Businesses (March 2026) — Examining how fractional CFOs are reshaping financial strategy in dynamic markets.
- The Strategic Role of Fractional and Interim Executives in Supporting Organisational Growth and Transformation (March 2026, co-authored) — Insights into how these roles drive efficiency, fundraising success, and long-term value creation.
These works build on Adrian’s 20+ years of hands-on experience in executive finance recruitment and reflect FD Capital’s commitment to evidence-based, high-impact solutions. Our placements draw directly from these principles to deliver shortlists in 3–7 days that align with real-world strategic needs.
FD Capital operates in accordance with recognised executive search standards and professional recruitment best practices. We support the principles outlined in the UK government’s executive search code of conduct
To discuss your Finance Director requirement, call 020 3287 9501 or complete the form on this page.
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