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

How to Communicate Bad News to the Board or Investors: Strategies for Success
The Finance Director’s Guide to IPO Preparation: Navigating Regulatory Landscapes
The Evolution of the CFO: Navigating the Shift from Financial Steward to Strategic Visionary
How to Build a Finance Team That Actually Adds Strategic Value: A Step-by-Step Guide for Business Leaders
Balancing Act: The CFO’s Role in Driving Innovation Without Breaking the Budget
What Non-Finance Leaders Get Wrong About the Finance Department: Debunking Common Myths
From Controller to CFO: Navigating the Transition to Finance Leadership
Shadow CFOs: The Unsung Heroes Behind CEO Success Stories
The CFO as a Storyteller: Transforming Numbers into Strategic Insights
Regulatory Horizons: Navigating the 2025 UK Finance Law Landscape for Financial Directors
Preparing for Exit: How Financial Directors Enhance Value in Management Buyouts and Trade Sales
The CFO’s Role in Talent Strategy: Bridging Financial Acumen with Workforce Planning

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