Consumer Duty: What Firms Have Learned
Consumer Duty One Year On: What Firms Have Learned The Consumer Duty came into force on 31 July 2023 for open products and a year later for closed ones. Enough time has now passed — and enough FCA review activity has followed — to see …
The CFO’s Guide to M&A and Exit Planning
How does a permanent in-house CFO actually contribute to a UK business’s M&A or exit programme — and what should owners and Boards consider when deciding whether to recruit a transaction-experienced CFO ahead of an exit that is two or three years away? UK businesses …
How Long Does an FD Search Take in London? Data from Our Last 50 Placements
By Adrian Lawrence, Managing Director, FD Capital Recruitment “How long is this going to take?” is the first question on almost every finance leadership brief I take in London. It’s asked before salary, before job specification, before sector focus. Most owners and CEOs have been …
Don’t Just Hire a Number-Cruncher – Hire a ‘Chief Future Officer’ CFO to Steer Growth
Don’t Just Hire a Number-Cruncher – Hire a ‘Chief Future Officer’ CFO to Steer Growth The Evolving Role of the Chief Future Officer Historical Context The concept of a Chief Future Officer (CFO) is a relatively new addition to the C-suite, emerging from the need …
Building a Private Equity Value-Creation Plan with a Fractional CFO
A value creation plan is the document that sets out how a private equity investment is expected to make its return — what the business will look like at exit, and the specific initiatives that get it there. It is agreed around completion and governs …
Why Every School Should Consider a Strong Finance Director
Running a school in the UK has become a genuinely demanding financial undertaking. Between tightening budgets, rising costs, the VAT changes now affecting private-school fees, the accountability regime that comes with academy-trust status, and the perennial pressure to protect teaching from cuts, schools face financial …
Why Private Schools Need a Strong Finance Director Now
For most of the last thirty years, running the finances of an independent school was a relatively stable job. Fees rose steadily, the VAT exemption held, charitable business-rates relief took the edge off the largest fixed cost, and a competent bursar could keep the show …
Top 5 Qualities of a Successful E-Commerce CFO
Top 5 Qualities of a Successful E-Commerce CFO Introduction In the rapidly evolving world of e-commerce, the role of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has become increasingly pivotal. As businesses navigate the complexities of digital marketplaces, the CFO’s responsibilities extend far beyond traditional financial management. …
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 are private wealth management advisory firms that serve ultra-high-net-worth individuals. They are designed to manage the financial and personal affairs of affluent families, providing a …
How to Scale Up Fees If the Engagement Grows
How to Scale Up Fees If the Engagement Grows Introduction Overview of the importance of fee adjustments in growing engagements In the dynamic landscape of professional services, the ability to adjust fees in response to the growth of an engagement is a critical skill. As …
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