Should I be using a Headhunter for my CFO Recruitment?
Should I be using a Headhunter for my CFO Recruitment? Using a CFO head-hunter can be beneficial for companies looking to fill high-level financial positions with top talent. A CFO headhunter is a professional recruiter who specializes in finding and recruiting executives for Chief Financial …
How to Outsource Your FD or CFO
How to Outsource Your FD or CFO Building a strong team can be challenging, particularly for start-ups or SMEs. Outsourcing presents a practical solution for companies facing skills gaps or growing their teams. As the roles of Financial Directors (FDs) and Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) …
Differences Between an FC and FD
You’ve most likely heard of a Finance Director (FD), but have you heard of a Financial Controller (FC)? In finance and business, FC stands for Financial Controller and FD stands for Finance Director — two senior finance roles that sound similar and often get confused, …
Selling Your Business Via Trade Sale – Smart or Not?
Selling Your Business Via Trade Sale – Smart or Not? Selling your business is typically a tough decision to make and more often than not, not a stress-free decision process. There are many factors going into how and why you’re selling your business. One of …
Why Your Leadership Team Needs a Chief Digital Finance Officer
Why Your Leadership Team Needs a Chief Digital Finance Officer A digital Chief Finance Officer leads their company to thrive in the digital world, driving data within the organisation from its financial perspective. Innovative is at the heart of the success of every organisation, and …
Startup Funding Options for UK Businesses
Startup Funding Options for UK Businesses One of the biggest barriers for businesses is finance. It’s what puts thousands of entrepreneurs off exploring their ideas and launching a business. The good news is that there are dozens of options available to UK start-up businesses to …
The Ultimate Guide to Different UK Start-up & Scaleup Funding
The Ultimate Guide to Different UK Start-up & Scaleup Funding Starting up or scale-up a business isn’t easy. Finance is one hurdle that some companies struggle to overcome. Without adequate finance, your company is limited in what it can do. If you’ve got your eyes …
Part-time to Permanent FD
Adding a Finance Director to your team can be a game-changer for your business. In the early days, it might be unattainable for you to employ someone full-time in the role of Finance Director. It’s becoming more common for businesses to choose a part-time FD …
What is the role of an Interim FD?
Having an interim Financial Director (FD) is similar to the role of a part-time FD, but with a few significant differences. Financial Directors can help you scale up your business, boost fundraising, and tap into grants that you can utilize to meet your goals. A …
What to Do If Your Financial Director Goes on Maternity Leave
When your finance director tells you they are expecting, the news is worth celebrating — and it also starts a planning clock. For most businesses the FD is the one person who holds the numbers together: the monthly management accounts, the cash flow, the bank …




