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
Crisis to Clarity: Real-Life Success Stories of Fractional FD Interventions
Crisis to Clarity: Real-Life Success Stories of Fractional FD Interventions Introduction Overview of the Startup Landscape and Common Financial Challenges …
Navigating Acquisition: The Value of Fractional Financial Leadership
Navigating Acquisition: The Value of Fractional Financial Leadership Understanding the Landscape of Business Acquisitions The Evolution of Business Acquisitions Business …
From Start-Up to Scale-Up: How a Fractional FD Can Guide You
Understanding the Challenges of Scaling a Start-Up The Complexity of Rapid Growth Scaling a start-up involves navigating a complex …
Stretching Your Budget: Strategic FD Support Without the Full-Time Cost
Stretching Your Budget: Strategic FD Support Without the Full-Time Cost Understanding Fractional Financial Support Defining Fractional Financial Support Fractional financial …
Why Flexibility Matters: The Fractional FD Advantage
Why Flexibility Matters: The Fractional FD Advantage Understanding the Evolving Financial Landscape The Shift in Global Economic Dynamics The global …
Top 7 Benefits of Hiring a Fractional FD for Startups
Top 7 Benefits of Hiring a Fractional FD for Startups Understanding the Role of a Fractional FD What is a …
How a Part-Time Finance Director Can Save You 50% on Costs
How a Part-Time Finance Director Can Save You 50% on Costs Introduction In today’s competitive business landscape, companies are constantly …
Fractional FD vs Full-Time FD: Which One Does Your Business Need?
Fractional FD vs Full-Time FD: Which One Does Your Business Need? Introduction to Financial Leadership in Business Understanding Financial Leadership …
What Is a Fractional FD and How Can It Transform Your SME?
What Is a Fractional FD and How Can It Transform Your SME? Introduction to Fractional FDs Definition and Basic Concept …
From Survival to Strategy: The Strategic Role of a Fractional CFO
From Survival to Strategy: The Strategic Role of a Fractional CFO The Evolving Role of Financial Leadership Historical Context of …
Fractional CFO Recruitment: Building Strategic Finance Teams on Demand
Fractional CFO Recruitment: Building Strategic Finance Teams on Demand Understanding the Evolving Role of Finance Teams The Traditional Role of …
Navigating Growth with a Fractional CFO: When and Why to Hire One
Navigating Growth with a Fractional CFO: When and Why to Hire One Understanding the Role of a Fractional CFO Defining …
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
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