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: Value Creation in PE Portfolios
How does a fractional Finance Director contribute to value creation in a PE portfolio company — and where does the …
Fractional FD: PE Exit & Due Diligence Support
What does a fractional Finance Director with PE-backed exit experience deliver to a portfolio company approaching sale — and where …
Fractional FD for UK Tech Companies
What does a Finance Director with genuine UK tech experience deliver to a tech company on a fractional basis — …
Fractional FD for UK Scale-Ups
How does a fractional Finance Director support a UK scale-up moving beyond the start-up phase — and what specifically does …
Fractional FD for UK SMEs & Startups
What does a fractional Finance Director actually do for a UK SME or early-stage startup — and how should the …
Fractional FD for M&A and Exit Planning
How does a fractional Finance Director help an owner-managed UK business approach a sale, acquisition or exit — and what …
Fractional CFO for UK Startups
At what point does a UK startup founder actually benefit from a fractional CFO — and why has this engagement …
Fractional CFO for UK Scale-Ups
Why have UK scale-ups shifted from the growth-at-all-costs era to capital efficiency — and what does that change about the …
Fractional CFO for M&A and Exit Planning
Why do UK businesses approaching a sale, acquisition or exit benefit from a fractional CFO specifically, rather than relying on …
Fractional CFO for Deep Tech & Hardware Startups
Why do deep tech and hardware startups have finance challenges that standard fractional CFO experience doesn’t cover — and what …
Fractional CFO Cost, Pricing and ROI
What does a fractional CFO actually cost in the UK — and how should businesses think about the return on …
Financial Controller: Role, Value & Impact
What does a Financial Controller actually do on a day-to-day basis — and why can that work not simply be …
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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